Ghazal Singer Pankaj Udhas passed away due prolonged illeness on 26 Feb, 2024 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai . Daughter Nayab Udhas announced in Instagram post.
Pankaj Udhas is an Indian ghazal and playback singer. He was born on May 17, 1951, in Jetpur, Gujarat, India. He is the youngest of three brothers, all of whom are singers. His eldest brother, Manhar Udhas, achieved some success as a Hindi playback singer in Bollywood films. His second elder brother, Nirmal Udhas, is also a well-known Ghazal Singer and was the first of the three brothers to start singing in the family.
Profoundly saddened to learn about the passing of the legendary Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas ji. His soulful voice and contributions to Indian music will be forever cherished. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. May his soul find eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/pa9WfeN3cJ
— Sanjeev Arora (@MP_SanjeevArora) February 26, 2024
Udhas started his career by releasing a ghazal album titled Aahat in 1980 and subsequently recorded many hits like Mukarar in 1981, Tarrannum in 1982, Mehfil in 1983, Pankaj Udhas Live at Royal Albert Hall in 1984, Nayaab in 1985 and Aafreen in 1986. After his success as a ghazal singer, he was invited to appear and sing for a film by Mahesh Bhatt, Naam. Udhas rose to further fame for singing in the 1986 film Naam, in which his song “Chitthi Aayee Hai” (the letter has arrived) became an instant hit.
Udhas has won numerous awards for his singing, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song “Chitthi Aayee Hai” in 1987. He has also been awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2006.
Udhas continues to be one of the most popular ghazal singers in India. He has performed all over the world and has released over 50 albums. He is also a successful playback singer and has sung songs for many Bollywood films.
Here are some of Pankaj Udhas’s most popular songs:
- Chitthi Aayee Hai (Naam, 1986)
- Chandi Jaisi Chandni (Saagar, 1985)
- Ek Do Teen (Tezaab, 1988)
- Dil Deta Hai Ro Ro Duhai (Masoom, 1983)
- Tu Jahan Jaaye (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995)
- Mera Bhola Hai Bhandari (Main Khiladi Tu Anari, 1994)
- Ghungroo Toot Gaye (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995)
- Pardesiyon Se Puch Puch (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995)
- Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen (Baazigar, 1993)
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Pankaj Udhas Awards
Here is a list of Pankaj Udhas’s awards:
| Year | Award | Presented By / At | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Padmashree | Government of India | Awarded for contribution to the art of ghazal singing |
| 2006 | Kalakar Award | Kolkata | Awarded for “Hasrat” as “Best Ghazal album of 2005” |
| 2004 | Special Felicitation | Wembley Conference Center, London | For Completing 20 Years of Performance at the Prestigious Venue |
| 2003 | MTV Immies Award | MTV India | For the successful album ‘In Search of Meer’ |
| 2003 | Special Achievement Award | Bollywood Music Award, New York | For Popularizing Ghazals Across the Globe |
| 2003 | Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award | Dadabhai Naoroji International Society | For Contribution to Ghazal and the Music Industry |
| 2002 | Award for Excellence in Music Field | Sahyog Foundation, Mumbai | Presented by Sahyog Foundation at Mumbai |
| 2001 | Vocational Recognition Award | Rotary Club of Mumbai Downtown | For Outstanding Performance as a Ghazal singer |
| 1999 | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Award | USA | For extraordinary services to Indian music, especially promotion of ghazals in India and abroad |
| 1994 | Radio Lotus Award | Radio Lotus, South Africa | For Outstanding Achievement and for the many songs featuring on the official hit parade of the radio |
| 1993 | Giants International Award | Giants International | For extraordinary efforts to achieve the highest standards in the field of music thereby motivating the entire community to pursue excellence |
| 1990 | Outstanding Young Persons’ Award | Indian Junior Chambers | For positive leadership and distinguish services rendered to the nation |
| 1985 | K L Saigal Award | For being the Best Ghazal Singer of the Year |
Udhas was one of the most decorated ghazal singers in India. His awards are a testament to his talent and his contribution to Indian music.
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