Famous Punjabi Singer Sardool Sikander Passes Away; 'Huge Loss To Music Industry', Say Capt. Amarinder, Daler Mehndi
Sardool Sikander Death: The 66-year-old singer Sardool was keeping ill for a long time and even tested positive for the novel COVID-19 recently.
Famous Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander died at Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Wednesday. The 66-year-old singer was keeping ill for a long time and was admitted to a private hospital. According to the media reports, Sardool even tested positive for the novel COVID-19 recently. ALSO READ | Punjab COVID-19 Guidelines: Only 100 People Indoors, Must For Restaurants To Display Employees' Test Details - Check New Rules
Punjab Congress condoled the death of the singer saying that his contribution to Punjabi music industry was immesnse. "May his soul rest in peace."
Popular Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi also took to Twitter to pay tributes and said it is a huge loss to the music industry.
Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh too mourned the death of Sardool. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the chief minister said: "Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander. He was recently diagnosed with #Covid19 and was undergoing treatment for the same. The world of Punjabi music is poorer today. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans."
Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Dy CM of Punjab, said he was "saddened to learn about the demise of legendary Punjabi playback singer Sardool Sikander. A huge loss to Punjabi movie & music Industry. Prayers for his family, friends & fans. May his soul rest in peace!"
Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also sent out his heartfelt condolences to Sardool's family, friends & admirers.
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