Pankaj Udhas: Journey from Aahat In 1980 To Winning Padma Shri.Jayram Jat

Legendary ghazal singer, Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26, 2024.

Let's witness the singer's illustrious career and achievements.

Singing maestro Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26, 2024 at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. His circle of relatives issued a assertion to share the sad news.

During the Sino-Indian War, he, as a toddler, finished Lata Mangeshkar's Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon on stage for the first time, receiving applause. He earned Rs 51 for his first display. After that, he commenced singing for All India Radio, sooner or later recording albums for Doordarshan.

His first ghazal album was Aahat in 1980. After that, he went directly to record numerous a hit releases. Some of his top notch albums encompass Mukarar in 1981, Tarrannum in 1982, Mehfil in 1983, Pankaj Udhas Live at Royal Albert Hall in 1984, Nayaab in 1985, and Aafreen.

In 1986, the song Chitthi Aayee Hai from the film Naam catapulted Udhas into the limelight, leaving a lasting impact at the hearts of the listeners. The Mahesh Bhatt-directed movie, providing track by way of Laxmikant-Pyarelal, garnered Udhas a Filmfare nomination as properly.

Pankaj Udhas acquired the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2006 for his contribution inside the tune world. ​

His famous songs include Chitthi Aayi Hai, Na Kajre Ki Dhar, Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera, Ahista, and Chupke Chupke Sakhiyon Se among others