Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas dies after prolonged illness
Udhas made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, including "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra"
PTI
Mumbai, 26 Feb
Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj
Udhas, best known for "Chitthi Ayee Hai" and "Aur Ahista Kijiye
Baatein", died here on Monday following prolonged illness, his daughter
Nayab said. He was 72.
Udhas, who also made a mark as a
playback singer in many Hindi films, including "Naam",
"Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11am at the Breach Candy
hospital, a family source said.
"With a very heavy heart, we
are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th
February 2024 due to a prolonged illness," Nayab wrote in an Instagram
post.
The last rites will be held on
Tuesday.
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