Mumbai resident Pankaj Udhas, whose ghazals captivated listeners, passed away on Monday.The incredibly gifted vocalist who gave ghazals fresh life, Pankaj Udhas, passed away. At 72, he was. With his distinct manner, Udhas enthralled audiences for decades.The Udhas family verified that he passed away from a protracted illness.
A statement stating, “With sadness, we are saddened to inform you of the tragic passing of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a long-term illness,” was posted on Instagram by Pankaj Udhas’ daughter Nayaab on Monday.
Fans of the artist flooded the comment area with grief shortly as Nayaab broke the news of his passing. A supporter penned, “May his soul rest in peace.” “I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, stay strong and please accept my condolences,” remarked another person. Another user said, “Deepest Condolences and Prayers.”
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A family source stated he passed away at the Breach Candy hospital at approximately eleven in the morning. Tuesday is the day of his funeral ceremonies. Wife Farida Udhas, daughters Nayaab and Reva Udhas, and brothers Nirmal and Manhar Udhas—both singers—survive Pankaj.
Vocation of Pankaj Udhas
Among the iconic songs for which Pankaj Udhas is most known are: Jeeye To Jeeye Kaise from Lawrence D’Souza’s 1991 romantic film Saajan; Aaj Phir Tumpe from Feroz Khan’s 1988 action thriller Dayavan; Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai from Pravin Bhatt’s 1998 film Ek Hi Maqsad; and Chhupana Bhi Nahi Aata from Abbas-Mustan’s 1993 revenge thriller Baazigar, among others.
Renowned albums like Aahat (1980) and songs like Thodi Thodi Piya Karo, Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, Ek Taraf Uska Ghar, and Na Kajre Ki Dhaar are among his ghazal repertoire.
Pankaj talked candidly about returning to the stage after a break in an interview.”However, the epidemic era was difficult—even mentally. There wasn’t much exposure to the stage and audience, even though I attempted to stay up to date and not become rusty while performing my riyaaz on a daily basis. I was therefore quite anxious to perform on stage for the first time in two years at a performance in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. However, I was crying when I stepped up on stage and saw 6,000 people supporting me. I had been denied the stage for a very long time, so it was a really emotional event,” he remarked.
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