Pankaj Udhas passes away at 72

Pankaj Udhas passes away at 72

Mumbai: Legendary singer Pankaj Udhas died at 72 after a prolonged illness, Indian media said quoting Udhas family sources.

“With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on 26 February due to a prolonged illness,” his daughter Nayaab Udhas took to Instagram.

‘Chandani Raat Mein’, ‘Na Kajre Ki Dhaar’, ‘Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein’, ‘Ek Taraf Uska Ghar’ and ‘Thodi Thodi Piya Karo’ are among his evergreen ghazals.