The popular ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed in a social media post by his daughter, Nayaab Udhas, on Monday. She wrote on Instagram, “With a 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.”
Pankaj Udhas Biography
Pankaj Udhas was born on May 17, 1951. He was an Indian ghazal and playback singer known for his works in Hindi cinema and Indian pop. His career began in 1980, with the release of the ghazal album Aahat. He went on to record several hits, including 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.
| Name | Pankaj Udhas |
| Father’s Name | Keshubhai Udhas |
| Mother’s Name | Jituben Udhas |
| Date Of Birth | 17 May 1951 |
| Birth Place | Jetpur, Gujarat |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Ghazal |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Farida Udhas |
| Children's | Nayaab Udhas |
| Death Day | February 26, 2024 |
| Death Cause | Prolonged Illness |
| Award | Padma Shri |
| Net Worth | $100,000 and $1.5 Million (2023) |
Pankaj Udhas: Top Tracks and Albums
Manhar Udhas, the older brother of Pankaj Udhas, was a stage actor who helped Pankaj get his start in music. He performed on stage for the first time during the Sino-Indian War, receiving Rs. 51 from a spectator after he sang "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo."
| Year of Release | Song | Movies/Albums |
| 1970 | Munne Ki Amma Yeh To Bata | Tum Haseen Main Jawaan |
| 1986 | Chitthi aayi hai | Naam |
| 1988 | Dil Se Dil Mila, Phir Kaisa Gila, and Ho Gaya Pyar | Tamacha |
| 1988 | Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai | Ek Hi Maqsad |
| 1988 | Gaa Mere Sang Pyar Ka Geet Naya | Gunahon Ka Faisla |
| 1988 | Aaj Phir Tumpe | Dayavan |
| 1988 | Ek Ek Ho Jaye Phir Ghar Chale Jaana | Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati |
| 1988 | Tere Dar Ko Chhod Chale | |
| 1989 | Sahara Tere Intezaar Ka Hai | Hum Intezaar Karenge |
| 1989 | Yaad Aayi, Yaad Aayi, Bhuli Woh Kahani Phir Yaad Aayi | Gola Barood |
| 1989 | Tumne Rakh To Lee Tasveer Hamari | Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka |
| 1989 | Kuch Baat Hai Tum Mein Jo | |
| 1989 | "Bhool Bhulaiyya Sa Yeh Jeevan" "Dekh Ke Tumko" "Dil Ki Baatein Hain" | Gawaahi |
| 1990 | Maahiya Teri Kasam | Ghayal |
| 1990 | Ishq Mein Jaan Gawa Denge | Paap Ki Kamaee |
| 1990 | Aur Bhala Main Kya Mangun Rab Se | Thanedaar |
| 1990 | Mohabbat Inayat Karam Dekhte Hain | Bahaar Aane Tak |
| 1991 | Jeeye To Jeeye Kaise | Saajan |
| 1991 | Jaane Jaan Mujhe Aisa Kya Hua | Vishkanya |
| 1992 | Geet Banke Labon Pe | Adharm |
| 1992 | Dhadkane Saansein Jawani | Beta |
| 1992 | Jo Geet Nahi Janma | Sangeet |
| 1992 | Ek Pal Ek Din | Jigar |
| 1992 | Apni Mohabbat Kabhi Kam Na Ho | Aaja Sanam |
| 1992 | Kisi Ne Bhi To Na Dekha | Dil Aashna Hai |
| 1993 | Ye Kya Kya Dikhati Hai | Meherbaan |
| 1993 | Dil Deta Hai Ro Ro Dohai | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee |
| 1993 | Rabse Bhi Pehle Honthon Pe Meresaajan Tera | Izzat Ki Roti |
| 1993 | Mat Kar Itna Guroor | Aadmi Khilona Hai |
| 1993 | Aadmi Khilona Hai (male) | |
| 1993 | Tujhko Saanson Mein | Kasam Teri Kasam |
| 1993 | Teri Aankhen Meri Manzil | |
| 1993 | Khuda Kare Mohabbat Mein | Sanam (film released in 1997) |
| 1993 | Aankh Mere Yaar Ki Dukhe (Solo) | Ek Hi Raasta |
| 1993 | Aankh Mere Yaar Ki Dukhe (Duet) | |
| 1993 | Chhupana Bhi Nahi Aata | Baazigar |
| 1993 | Mohabbaton Kaa Safar Hai (duet) | Mohabbaton Kaa Safar |
| 1993 | Mohabbaton Kaa Safar Hai (solo) | |
| 1993 | Abhi Abhi Yeh Samjha Hai | Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraee |
| 1994 | Dil Jab Se Toot Gaya (Duet) | Salaami |
| 1994 | Dil Jab Se Toot Gaya (Solo) | |
| 1994 | Aankhon Ke Kaajal Se | Main Tera Aashiq (unreleased film) |
| 1994 | Main Deewana Hoon Jisse | Yeh Dillagi |
| 1994 | Na Kajare Ki Dhaar | Mohra |
| 1994 | Hothon Pe Tera Naam | Main Khiladi Tu Anari |
| 1994 | Main Tumse Pyar Karta | Ghar Ki Izzat |
| 1994 | Rishta tera mera (male version) | Jai Vikraanta |
| 1995 | Aansu Judai Ke | Milan |
| 1996 | Humne Khamoshi Se Tumhe Dil Mein Basaya Hai | Majhdhaar |
| 1997 | Meethi Meethi Baatein | Kaalia |
| 1997 | Zindagi Ko Guzarne Ke Liye | Jeevan Yudh |
| 1999 | "Chandakinta Chanda" | Sparsha |
| 1999 | "Bareyada Mounada Kavite" | |
| 2000 | Ram Kare | Jung |
| 2000 | Teri Aashiqui | Ghaath |
| 2002 | London Mein India | Yeh Hai Jalwa |
| 2004 | Chandi Jaisa Rang (Live) | Ghazal E Mohabbat, Vol. 1 |
| 2008 | Ek Toh Sharab Kam | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam |
| 2009 | Main Dil Ki Dil Mein | Sanam Teri Kasam |
| 2010 | Sai Baba Geet Sudha | Malik Ek |
| 2010 | Maango Ram Te Japp Mann Mere Sau Din Safal Ganeya Pucho Sant Mero Dhan Dhan Hamare Das Tere Ki Binti Tu Sabni Thai Tujh Bin Awar | Shabad |
| 2011 | Palchhin | Mata Ki Bhetein |
| 2011 | Maiyya Pukaare Re (Duet) | |
| 2011 | Aarti | |
| 2016 | Raat Bhar Tanha Raha | Dil Toh Deewana Hai |
Pankaj Udhas: Top Awards & Achievements
In 2006, Pankaj Udhas was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. The list of other awards in his bag includes:
| Year | Awards |
| 2006 | Padma Shree |
| 2006 | "Kalakar" award for "Hasrat" as "Best Ghazal Album of 2005". |
| 2004 | Special Felicitation at the Wembley Conference Center |
| 2003 | MTV Immies Award |
| 2003 | Special Achievement Award |
| 2003 | Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award |
| 2002 | Award for Excellence in the Music Field |
| 2002 | Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. |
| 2001 | Vocational Recognition Award for Outstanding Performance |
| 1999 | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA Award for Extraordinary |
| 1998 | Indian Arts Awards Gala, presented by the Mayor of the City of Jersey City. |
| 1998 | Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award presented by the American Academy of Artists in Atlantic City. |
| 1996 | Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award for Outstanding Services, Achievement, and Contribution to Music. |
| 1994 | Honorary Citizenship of Lubbock, Texas, USA. |
| 1994 | Radio Lotus Award for Outstanding Achievement |
| 1993 | Giants International Award |
| 1990 | Outstanding Young Persons' Award (1989–90) |
| 1985 | K.L. Saigal Award for the Best Ghazal Singer of the Year. |
According to reports, Pankaj Udhas died around 11 am at the Breach Candy Hospital. His last rites will be performed on Tuesday. The renowned singer is survived by his wife Farida Udhas, daughters Nayaab and Reva Udhas, and brothers Nirmal and Manhar Udhas.
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