By Asia Samachar | India |
Popular ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas, who won many hearts with iconic songs like Chitthi Aayi Hai, died after losing battle with a prolonged illness. The Indian singer succumbed after battling a prolonged illness at the age of 72.
Born in a musically inclined family in Gujarat, Pankaj was the youngest of three brothers. Both his brothers — Manhar Udhas and Nirmal Udhas — established their careers in singing and Pankaj followed their example. While he initially wanted to learn tabla, his interest gradually moved to ghazals and he also learnt Urdu to hone his skills, reports The Indian Express.
Aside from “Chitthi Aayi Hai” from Naam, his other memorable ghazals include “Na Kajre Ki Dhar” from Mohra, “Chandi Jaisa Rang”, “Ek Taraf Uska Ghar” and “Ahista”, Pankaj was famous for his velvet voice.
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