Punjabi music legend Charanjit Ahuja passes away at 72 after prolonged illness

Popular Punjabi music composer Charanjit Ahuja passed away on Sunday evening at his Mohali residence following a prolonged illness. He was 72. The veteran music composer was reportedly battling throat cancer for several years. He had been receiving treatment at PGI Chandigarh.

Charanjit Ahuja’s death has left a void in the Punjabi music industry. Several politicians and celebrities have mourned the death of Charanjit Ahuja. Singers including Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali, Surjit Khan, Gur Kirpal Surapuri, Bai Hardeep, Sufi Balbir, Jelly, R Deep Raman, Satvinder Bagga, Bhupinder Babble, and Bil Singh, among others, have expressed their condolences.

Singers have taken to their social media to pay tribute to Charanjit Ahuja’s contribution to Punjabi music.

Diljit Dosanjh took to his Instagram Story and shared a photo of the late music composer, known for his evergreen melodies and contributions to Punjabi cinema.

Alongside the pic, Diljit penned in the caption, “Music Di Growth Lai Jina Kam Charnjit Ahuja Ji Ne Kita Shaid Hee Kisey De Hissey Auna... Ona walon Create Kita Music sadey Nal Hai Te Hamesha Rahega (The work done by Charnjit Ahuja Ji for the growth of Punjabi music will probably not come to anyone else's share. The music created by him is with us and will always remain. A True Legend.”

Imtiaz Ali also penned on his Instagram Story, “Our friend and legendary music director Charanjit Ahuja lives on in his work and our thoughts.

Singer Pammi Bai shared his picture with Charanjit Ahuja and wrote in a Facebook post, "Your musical work will always be remembered."

For the unversed, Charanjit Ahuja was known for his popular hits like, Kee Banu Duniyan Da (1986), Gabhroo Punjab Da (1986) and Dushmani Jattan Di (1993), among others. The veteran music composer had collaborated with popular singers like the late Amar Singh Chamkila and Gurdas Mann.

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Charanjit Ahuja is survived by his wife, Sangeeta Ahuja, and three sons, all of whom are associated with the music industry. His son, Sachin Ahuja, is a well-known Punjabi music producer.