Narendra Modi & Amit Shah on Pankaj Udhas' passing: He was a beacon of Indian music whose melodies transcended generations

Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at 72 after a prolonged illness on Monday.

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, best known for "Chitthi Ayee Hai" and "Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein", passed away on Monday following prolonged illness, his daughter Nayab told PTI. He was 72. Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, including "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital, a family source said. Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, including "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital, a family source said.

"With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness," Nayab wrote in an Instagram post. The last rites will be held on Tuesday. The last rites will be held on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas and said he was a beacon of Indian music whose melodies transcended generations and his ghazals spoke directly to the soul.

"We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose ghazals spoke directly to the soul," Modi said in a post on X. "He was a beacon of Indian music whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years. His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister said. "He was a beacon of Indian music whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years. His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister said.

We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years.

His departure leaves… pic.twitter.com/5xL6Y3Sv75

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024

Best known for "Chitthi Ayee Hai" and "Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein", Udhas died in Mumbai on Monday following prolonged illness, his daughter Nayab said. He was 72. Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in several Hindi films, including "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital, a family source said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday condoled the passing of renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas and said his demise has left a huge void in the world of music that will be difficult to fill for a long time.

"Pankaj Udhas ji mesmerised many generations with his melodious voice. His ghazals and songs touched the hearts of people of all ages and classes. Today, his demise has left a huge void in the world of music, which will be difficult to fill for a long time," Shah said in a post on X. "Pankaj Udhas ji mesmerised many generations with his melodious voice. His ghazals and songs touched the hearts of people of all ages and classes. Today, his demise has left a huge void in the world of music, which will be difficult to fill for a long time," Shah said in a post on X.

पंकज उधास जी ने अपनी मधुर आवाज से कई पीढ़ियों को मंत्रमुग्ध किया। उनकी ग़ज़लों और गीतों ने हर उम्र और वर्ग के लोगों के दिलों को छुआ। आज उनके चले जाने से संगीत की दुनिया में एक बड़ी रिक्तता आई है, जिसे लम्बे समय तक भर पाना मुश्किल है। वे अपने गीतों और ग़ज़लों के माध्यम से सदैव…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 26, 2024

"He will always be among us through his songs and ghazals. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family and his fans. May God give peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti, Shanti," he added. Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in several Hindi films, including "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital, a family source said.