Pankaj Udhas death Celebs, friends, family pay final tributes to late Ghazal singer

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Famous ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas is no more with us. He died on Monday after a prolonged illness. Today he will be given his last farewell. Celebs, friends and family are paying their final tributes to late Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas.  #shocking #pankajudhas #rip #singer #ghazal #pankajudhasdeath #bollywood #bollywoodnews #news #sad #viral #trending

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00:00 Renowned Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet-smooth voice gave expression to the

00:11 many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs, died in Mumbai on Monday after prolonged

00:17 illness.

00:18 He was 72.

00:19 Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, died around 11

00:24 am at the Breach Candy Hospital.

00:27 His daughter gave information about his demise through a social media post.

00:31 There is a wave of mourning in the industry due to the demise of the singer.

00:35 The last rites of Pankaj Udhas are to be held today.

00:39 Pankaj Udhas' daughter Naya Udhas shared the post and informed that her father's last rites

00:44 will be performed at Hindu Cemetery in Worli, Mumbai.

00:48 Family members, friends and acquaintances are arriving to pay their last respects to

00:52 the veteran singer.

00:53 The entire family is inconsolable.

00:56 Many people are shocked and saddened by the sudden news of his demise.

01:00 The late singer is survived by his two daughters, Nayab and Reva Udhas.

01:04 Pankaj Udhas was born on 17 May 1951 in Jaitpur, Gujarat.

01:09 He made an important contribution in the world of music.

01:12 He sang many popular and hit songs including Chitti Aayi Hai, Chandni Jaisa Rang Hai Tera,

01:18 Aaj Fir Tum Pe, Aur Bhala Kya Mangu Main Rab Se and Ek Taraf Uska Ghar.

01:24 Soon as the news of Pankaj Udhas' demise came on Monday, there was mourning in the industry.

01:29 Many singers and stars including Son Unigam, Shankar Mahadevan and Anoop Jalota paid tribute

01:35 to Pankaj Udhas.

01:36 Shrattu Gansina also mourned the loss of dear family friend.

01:40 PM Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the demise of the singer and paid his tributes.

01:46 Let's hear what Grammy winning Indian singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan has to say.

02:01 "He always had a positive approach towards everything.

02:24 God gave him the strength to bear this big loss.

02:31 We are still in a state of shock.

02:35 We pray that he gives strength to his family and wife and they are able to get over this."

02:43 Let's hear what tabla maestro and music composer Zakir Hussain has to say.

02:47 "He knows why we have come here.

02:54 Pankaj is a gem of our country.

03:00 He has been a great artist.

03:03 But he is a great human being.

03:06 He has given us love and affection.

03:17 He has brought happiness to the world through his music.

03:21 There is no parallel to his music.

03:25 We love him and his family so much.

03:36 I consider myself very fortunate.

03:40 I pray to God that he gives strength to his family and wife and they are able to get over this.

04:00 We are in his service if we need anything.

04:15 We pray to God that his music will always be on our heads and in the veins of India."

04:30 As we bid farewell to this legendary singer, let us take a moment to remember his beautiful voice,

04:35 his soul-stirring ghazals and the impact he had on our lives.

04:39 Pankaj Udhas may have left this world but his music will continue to bring solace in our hearts in times of happiness and sadness.

04:48 [Music]

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