PM Narendra Modi takes it to social media to mourn the loss of life of Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas. He shares just a few never-seen-before footage with the late singer.
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Monday mourned the loss of life of Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas. He took to his social media accounts to share just a few never-seen-before footage with the late singer and provided his condolences to his household. Modi, in his tweet, referred to as Udhas the ‘beacon of Indian music’ and highlighted his exemplary contribution to the world of Ghazal creations. He talked about how Udhas’ creations stand the testimony of time and are meant for the ages.
Prime Minister Modi additional appreciated Udhas’ music by mentioning that his work ‘spoke on to the soul’. His publish learn, “We mourn the lack of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a variety of feelings and whose Ghazals spoke on to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my varied interactions with him through the years. His departure leaves a void within the music world that may by no means be crammed. Condolences to his household and admirers. Om Shanti (sic).”
We mourn the lack of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a variety of feelings and whose Ghazals spoke on to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my varied interactions with him through the years.
His departure leaves… pic.twitter.com/5xL6Y3Sv75
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024
Udhas died on Monday resulting from a chronic sickness. He was 72 when he breathed his final. Not a lot about his sickness is thought but. A social media publish by his daughter Nayaab Udhas confirmed the information of his loss of life.
Pankaj Udhas was some of the celebrated Ghazal singers within the historical past of Indian music. After releasing his albums and performing stay all the world over, he was noticed by director Mahesh Bhatt and was provided his first Bollywood quantity within the film ‘Naam’. His track from the movie ‘Chitthi Ayi Hai’ stays one of many cult basic numbers – a track which retains discovering its new viewers in each technology.
Udhas was conferred with Padma Shri, India’s third-highest civilian honour in 2016. He’s survived by his spouse Farida Udhas, and two daughters Reva and Nayaab Udhas. Could he relaxation in peace!