Legendary music icon and Padmashri winner, Pankaj Udhas, took his last breadth today. The esteemed ghazal Singer, acclaimed for melodies like “Chitti Ayi Hai” and “Chandi Jaisa Rang,” passed away after battling a prolonged illness. He was 72.
His daughter, Nayaab Udhas, took to Instagram to announce the sorrowful news, she wrote , ” With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform of sad demise of Padmashri on 26th February 2024 due to prolonged illness.”
Pankaj Udhas was celebrated for his significant contributions to both Hindi cinema and Indian pop music.