The Times Of India | Feb 27, 2024 , 17:27:46 IST

Pankaj Udhas funeral live updates: The musical maestro receives state honors

Music legend and Padmashri winner Pankaj Udhas took his last breath yesterday, February 26. The veteran ghazal singer who was knowns for his ghazals like Chitti Ayi Hai and Chandi Jai Rang passed away due to pancreatic cancer at Breach Candy Hospital, around 11 am. His daughter Nayaab Udhas took to Instagram to share the news, she wrote , " With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform of sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to prolonged illness." Pankaj Udhas was known for his contributions to Hindi cinema and Indian pop music. He gained fame with his ghazal album "Aahat" in 1980 and continued with hits like "Mukarar," "Tarrannum," and "Mehfil." His song "Chitthi Aayee Hai" from the film "Naam" became immensely popular. In 1990, Pankaj Udhas collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar for the duet "Mahiya Teri Kasam" in the film Ghayal, which became a huge hit. In 1994, he sang "Na Kajre Ki Dhar" with Sadhana Sargam for the film Mohra, another popular song. Udhas also contributed as a playback singer in films like Saajan, Yeh Dillagi, Naam, and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee. In an old interview, he revealed that he first wanted to be be a doctor but life had other plans for him. His family has announced that his funeral will be held today at the Hindu Crematorium Worli from 3-5 pm.
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