Pankaj Udhas | |
|---|---|
 Udhas in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 17 May 1951 Jetpur, Saurashtra (now in Gujarat), India[1] |
| Died | 26 February 2024 (aged 72) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Ghazals |
| Occupation | Ghazal Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Harmonium, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Tabla |
| Years active | 1980–2024 |
| Labels | EMI, T-Series |
| Awards Padma Shri (2006)[2][3][4] | |
Pankaj Udhas (17 May 1951 – 26 February 2024) was an Indian ghazal and playback singer known for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian pop. He started his career with the release of a ghazal album titled Aahat in 1980 and subsequently recorded many hits like 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. After his success as a ghazal singer, he was invited to appear and sing for a film by Mahesh Bhatt, Naam, in which his song "Chitthi Aayee Hai" (A Letter Has Arrived) became an instant hit. He did playback singing for many Hindi films after that. Albums and live concerts around the globe brought him fame as a singer. In 2006, Pankaj Udhas was awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.[5] His brothers Nirmal Udhas and Manhar Udhas are also singers.[6]
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- ^ "Padma Shri Awardees". Retrieved 19 December 2011.
- ^ "Hailing from a farmer's family". Times of India. timesgroup. 27 February 2024. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.