Pankaj Udhas Death News Highlights: Last Rites Performed With Full State Honour
Pankaj Udhas has passed away. According to his family, veteran Ghazal vocalist Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26 at the age of 72 following a protracted illness.
Singer Adnan Sami shared a note for late singer Pankaj Udhas on Instagram. He wrote, "Today, I’m at a loss for words. All I can say is “Goodbye dear Pankaj Ji…Thank you for lending your music towards my childhood memories…”
May he rest in peace. My deepest Condolences to his family…His music will live till the end of times…🙏
#PankajUdhas."
The last rites of Pankaj Udhas have been performed. His cremation was held at an electric crematorium as attendees with folded hands payed their last respects.
Among celebrities, Shaan, Vidya Balan, Anoop Jalota, Sunil Gavaskar, Papon, Vishal Bhardwaj and Rekha Bhardwaj also payed last respects to the late singer
John Abraham penned a note for the late ghazal legend saying, "You held me close when I was just a newcomer. You are my mentor in so many ways. May you rest in peace. I will always miss you."
Mumbai Police has officially given the ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas the last guard of honour as the final rites for the late singer is underway.
As the last journey of Pankaj Udhas's mortal remains begin, actress Vidya Balan was seen paying her last respects to the ghazal legend. Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar was also seen at Udhas' residence where he was there to pay last respects.
Late Ghazal singing legend's Pankaj Udhas' mortal remains arrived at his residence where celebs from the film and music industry arrived to pay their last respects. Take a look.
Late Pankaj Udhas, who was awarded the Padma Shri, will be officially given the last salute by the Mumbai Police outside his bungalow. Very soon, his last rites will begin.
As late singer Pankaj Udhas' mortal remains were brought to his residence, several celebrities and musicians from across the country made their way to play their last respects to the legend.
Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha penned a heartfelt note for the singer on his official X handle and wrote, "Grief-stricken by the demise of our very close, dear family friend, well known, most loved, a genius artist, ghazal singer/king #PankajUdhas. He won hearts with his mesmerizing voice & as I said about the late & great #JagjitSingh Pankaj Udhas also could be called rarest of the rare human beings. His best compositions were 'Chitthi Ayee Hai' 'Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein' & 'Ashita Ahista'....His sudden demise comes as a shock. We will miss him, as he will continue to live in our hearts through his everlasting melodies. Heartfelt condolences & prayers to his entire family, friends, fans, well wishers & loved ones in these tough times. 🕉️Shanti🙏🏽"
Shankar Mahadevan and musician Zakir Hussain spoke to the media after paying last respects to the late singer Pankaj Udhas.
While Shankar Mahadevan was quite emotional while speaking to the media, Zakir Hussain described him as a great person and singer and said that he prays to God that he has the strength to bear this grief. The family members were successful.
Anu Malik has spoken about late Pankaj Udhas and shared that the ghazal legend was soft spoken like Mohammed Rafi sahab. In an interaction with Hindustan Times, he said, “I think he was the only ghazal singer who never threw a tantrum ki yeh gaana gaaun ki nahi, a lot say they won’t sing songs if they don’t fit their format. Pankaj ji could sing any song well. He enjoyed life, made a beautiful house. I am anguished like everyone else. 72 is too early an age to go.”
Pankaj Udhas' daughter shared details about father Pankaj Udhas' funeral rites programme on social media.
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Indian President Droupadi Murmu shared a condolence message for ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas, who passed away on Monday after battling an ailment.
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The mortal remains of Pankaj Udhas will be brought from Breach Candy Hospital to Pankaj ji's bungalow on Carmichael Road at around 11-11.15 am. An ambulance has gone from the house to the hospital. The body will be kept for darshan till about 2.30 PM and then after 3 PM, the last rites will be started at the Hindu Shyman Bhoomi of Worli.
Anupam Kher expressed sadness over vocalist Pankaj Udhas' demise. The actor honoured the ghazal maestro on camera in a video that he posted to Instagram on Monday.
He said, "Pankaj Udhas ji. Why do some people leave like this? There are some people whom you seldom meet but everytime you've met them, you have beautiful memories of them. When you suddenly realise that they have left, their memories shroud your mind."
"Pankaj ji was a wonderful person, soft-spoken, loving and always smiling. I've always seen him smiling whenever I met him. Of course a great ghazal singer, a great singer," the actor added.
Legendary ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday after a long battle with illness. He is survived by his wife, Farida, and their two daughters, Nayab and Reva. Pankaj and Farida got married in 1982. He met Farida in 1979, and they dated for three years before facing resistance from their families due to their different backgrounds. Udhas, from a Gujarati landlord family, and Farida, from a traditional Parsi family, persisted in their love and convinced their parents to bless their union. They married on February 11, 1982. Click here to read the complete story.
Sameera Reddy shared a condolence message for ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas on Instagram with a caption, "Today we have lost a legend 🙏🏼Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatien changed my life ❤️It was an honour and a privilege to be part of his era . Thank you Pankaj Udhas Sir for your beautiful songs that have been an emotion for our generation. We will miss you. Rest in peace . 😔"
The family of Pankaj Udhas released a statement informing that the funeral of the late singer will take place on February 27 at 3PM.
PM Narendra Modi mourned the death of ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas. Sharing a note on his official X handle, he wrote, "We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years.
His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Veteran ghazal singing legend Pankaj Udhas has passed away. As fans and audiences mourn the demise of the ghazal singer, we take a look at some of the singer's best tracks.
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Veteran playback singer and ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday (February 26) after a prolonged illness. There were reports that the singer was diagnosed with cancer a few months back. Singer Anup Jalota who shared a close bond with the late singer, confirmed the news to ABP News and said that he was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer four months back. Click here to read more.
Veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas was born on May 17, 1951, in Jetpur, Gujarat, India. He achieved mainstream success in Bollywood with the song 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' (1986).
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26 after a prolonged illness. Tributes started pouring for the veteran singer from all quarters, as soon as his death news became public. Sonu Nigam wrote, " One of the most important part of my childhood, is lost today. Shri Pankaj Udhas ji, I will miss you forever. My heart cries knowing that you are no more. Thank you for being there. Om Shanti.” Read more here.
Soon after news about the veteran singer's death came abput, thousands of fans began sharing condoolences on social media platforms.
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Veteran Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas has passed away at 72 after a prolonged illness on February 26, as confirmed by his family. The singer's family released a statement confirming the death of the ghazal maestro.
Background
New Delhi: Pankaj Udhas has passed away. According to his family, veteran Ghazal vocalist Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26 at the age of 72 following a protracted illness. The ghazal maestro's death was confirmed by a statement issued by the singer's family.
The family's statement read: "With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February due to a prolonged illness. Udhas family."
Pankaj Udhas career
'Aahat', a ghazal album, marked the beginning of Pankaj Udhas' career in 1980. He went on to record a number of songs, including 'Mukarar' in 1981, 'Tarrannum' in 1982, 'Mehfil' in 1983, Pankaj Udhas Live at Royal Albert Hall in 1984, Nayaab in 1985, and Aafreen in 1986. Following his ghazal singing career, he received an invitation to sing in Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Naam' post which he ganerend a lot of fame.
After that, he performed playback vocals for other Hindi films. He became a well-known singer thanks to albums and live performances all over the world.
Pankaj Udhas is also a recipient of India's fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, which he received in 2006.
Pankaj Udhas Early Life
Born in 1951, in the vibrant state of Gujarat, India, his musical journey began early, nurtured by a family deeply invested in the world of melody. While his initial steps were in playback singing and exploring the contemporary sounds of Indian pop, his true calling resonated in the soulful and poetic realm of ghazals.
Udhas' unique power lied in his ability to breathe life into Urdu poetry. His voice, with its velvety texture and nuanced understanding of the emotional depth within the lyrics, painted vivid pictures and evoked a spectrum of emotions in the listener.
More than just a singer, Udhas was a storyteller. His renditions of timeless classics like "Chitthi Aai Hai" and "Aa Gale Lag Ja" transported listeners to a world of intricate emotions, capturing the essence of love, longing, and bittersweet memories. He had not only captivated audiences across India but also played a crucial role in popularizing ghazals, making them accessible and cherished by a wider audience.
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