“I remember my various conversations with him over the last few years,” PM Modi said.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the demise of ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas.
Visiting the “He would talk. He was a beacon.” Indian music, whose tunes have been passed down for generations. I recall the various conversations I had with him over the years. His demise has left a void in the music world which can never be filled. Condolences to his family and fans. om Shanti.”
We mourn the demise of Pankaj Udhas ji, whose singing expressed a wide range of emotions and whose ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose tunes were passed down through generations. I remember my various conversations with him over the years.
We mourn the demise of Pankaj Udhas ji, whose singing expressed a wide range of emotions and whose ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose tunes were passed down through generations. I remember my various conversations with him over the years.
He misses his departure… pic.twitter.com/5xL6Y3Sv75
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 26 February 2024
The Padmashree recipient died on Monday at the age of 72. He was suffering from a long illness.
Pankaj Udhas’ daughter Nayaab shared a statement on Instagram, which read, “With a very heavy heart, we are sad to inform you about the tragic demise of Padmashree Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to prolonged illness.”
Among the evergreen ghazals that Pankaj Udhas lent his vocals to were ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’, ‘Chandani Raat Mein’, ‘Na Kajre Ki Dhaar’, ‘Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein’, ‘Ek Taraf Uska Ghar’ and ‘Thodi Thodi Piya Karo ‘.
The music industry was left in shock and grief over the singer’s demise.
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