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HIS gazals touched the souls of people worldwide. His ‘Chitthi aayi hai’ was the biggest chartbuster of 1987 which touched an emotional chord with overseas Indians.
Pankaj Udhas, who passed away at a Mumbai hospital on February 26, made a mark as a playback singer in Hindi films.
The singer rose to fame with Mahesh Bhatt’s 1986 film ‘Naam’ (Chitthi aayi hai). He also made appearances in films such as Yeh Dillagi, Saajan and Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayee.
‘Chandani Raat Mein’, ‘Na Kajre Ki Dhaar’, ‘Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein’, ‘Ek Taraf Uska Ghar’ and ‘Thodi Thodi Piya Karo’ are among his evergreen ghazals.
The singer, who also started a talent hunt TV show, ‘Aadab Aarz Hai’, performed at concerts around the world and had many albums to his name.
Condoling his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Pankaj Udhas’ “ghazals spoke directly to the soul”.
“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,” said the Prime Minister.
“His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” he added.
