Pankaj Udhas Passes Away At 72 Due To Illness: 5 Ghazals By The Singer That Will Always Live In Our Hearts

Pankaj Udhas, a renowned ghazal and Bollywood playback singer took his final breaths today, February 26, 2024. The Padma Shri recipient died at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness, as announced by the singer’s family members. The singer passed away around 11 am in a hospital in Mumbai.

On behalf of the Udhas family, Pankaj Udhas’s daughter Nayaab took to her Instagram with a heartbreaking message which read, "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. - Udhas Family"

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Pankaj Udhas, other than his songs in the film industry, is known to be one of the finest ghazal singers in India. During his career, the exceptional Indian singer has delivered many hit ghazals. Let us take a look at some of his most heartfelt songs of all time.

Chitthi Aayee Hai

From the 1986 Bollywood movie ‘Naam’, ‘Chitthi Aayee Hai’ is a song that stars Sanjay Dutt, Nutan, and Amrita Singh. It was written by Anand Bakshi and composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Kisi Ne Bhi To Na Dekha

Penned by the famous poet Majrooh Sultanpuri, ‘Kisi Ne Bhi To Na Dekha’ is from the 1992 movie ‘Dil Aashna Hai’. The song narrates the melancholy of unrequited love.

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Woh Ladki Jab Ghar Se

The Bollywood song ‘Woh Ladki Jab Ghar Se’ is from the 1984c movie ‘Tejasvini’. The song expresses the pain behind a woman’s smile who is leaving her maiden home to get married.

Dekhiye Kya Mod Leti

From the 2002 movie ‘Lamha’, ‘Dekhiye Kya Mod Leti’ was written by Sameer Anjaan, and composed by Rajesh Roshan. The song tells the tales of the unpredictable path of life. The lyrics are relatable and touch the strings of the heart.

Yeh Shayaron Ke Naghme Kavion Ki Kalpanayen

‘Yeh Shayaron Ke Naghme Kavion Ki Kalpanayen’ is a beautiful ghazal from the 1991 album ‘Khayyam Presents Guldasta E Ghazal’. The song was written by Kaifi Azmi and composed by Khayyam.

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Let us honour the late singer by always keeping his art alive in our hearts. If you liked this story, stay tuned to HerZindagi for more!

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