Pankaj Udhas Death: Famous singer Pankaj Udhas has passed away. Singer breathed his last on 26 February 2024 at the age of 72. His last rites will be performed tomorrow in Mumbai.
Pankaj Udhas Death: Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas has died at the age of 72. Singer was suffering from a long illness. Sigar’s family has issued a statement informing about his demise. The statement reads- ‘With a heavy heart, we are sad to inform you of the tragic demise of Padmashree Pankaj Udhas on 26 February 2024 due to prolonged illness. The information regarding which disease Pankaj was suffering from has not been revealed yet.
Pankaj Udhas died today at 11 am in Mumbai. For some time, he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. He breathed his last in this hospital. According to the information, Pankaj Udhas was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and he was not meeting anyone for the last few months. His last rites will be performed tomorrow in Mumbai.
Singer was battling pancreatic cancer
Singer Anoop Jalota, while talking to ABP News, has confirmed that Pankaj Udhas was suffering from pancreatic cancer. He came to know about it four months ago.
Got fame overnight
Pankaj Udhas was a big name in the world of ghazal singing. He got fame with the ghazal ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’. This ghazal was in the film ‘Naam’ released in 1986. Pankaj lent his voice to many ghazals which include ‘Yeh Dillagi’, ‘Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi’, ‘Chale To Kat Hi Jayega’ and ‘Tere Bin’. Apart from this, ‘Na Kajre Ki Dhar’, ‘Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera’ are among the memorable songs of Pankaj.
Pankaj was honored with these awards
Pankaj Udhas proved his mettle in singing and was honored with many awards for his excellent voice. The most important among these is the Padmashree Award which was given to him in 2006.
Pankaj belonged to singing background
Pankaj Udhas was born on April 17, 1951 in Sarvkund, Gujarat. He belonged to a singing background right from the beginning. His elder brother Manhar Udhas was already known as a playback singer in Bollywood. His other brother Nirmal Udhas was also an excellent ghazal singer.
When 51 rupees were received as reward
Pankaj Udhas’ elder brother Manhar was also a theater actor. Pankaj worked with him and sang Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon on his first stage and the audience was impressed by his voice. Then a spectator gave Rs 51 to Pankaj as a reward. Later Pankaj Udhas joined Sangeet Natya Academy and started playing tabla. After graduating from St. Xavier’s College, he worked in a bar.
