Introduction – Indian popular ghazal singer, Pankaj Udhas died at the age of 72 due to a prolonged illness on February 26, 2024, at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. The funeral of Pankaj Udhas was held at the Hindu Crematorium in Worli, Mumbai on February 27, 2024. Pankaj Udhas was known for his beautiful or popular ghazals across the world including India and is survived by his wife Farida with two daughters Nayaab and Reva. He also received India’s fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri in the year 2006

Important facts about Pankaj Udhas – There are several important facts about the Indian popular ghazal singer, Pankaj Udhas are given below –

1. He was born on May 17, 1951, in Navagadh village of Jetpur in the state of Gujrat.
2. He was a popular ghazal singer and playback singer in Bollywood.
3. He started his career in the popular ghazal album Aahat in the year 1980.
4. He was known for several ghazal albums such as Mukarar (1981), Tarrannum (1982), Mehfil (1983), Nayaab (1985), Aafreen (1986), and many more.
5. He also sang the song Chitthi Aayee Hai for the popular movie Naam by popular director Mahesh Bhatt.
6. He also sang the song Mahiya Teri Kasam for the popular movie Ghayal with the most popular singer Lata Mangeshkar.
7. He also gained popularity for his song Na Kajre Ki Dhar from the popular movie Mohra along with Sadhana Sargam in the year 1994.
8. He also started a program Aadab Aarz Hai, a talent hunt television program, which was telecasted on popular channel Sony Entertainment Television.
9. He also received India’s fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri by former president Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on March 29, 2006.
10. He was known for his beautiful ghazal across India and is survived by his wife Farida with two daughters Nayaab and Reva.
11. He also participated in several live concerts and albums across the world.
12. The family of Pankaj Udhas was shifted to Mumbai where Pankaj was studied in St. Xavier College.
13. Jituben Udhas is the mother of Pankaj Udhas.
14. The father of Pankaj Udhas, Keshubhai Udhas was a government servant and had met Abdul Kareem Khan, a popular Veena player, who taught to play the Dilruba, a musical instrument.
15. Manhar Udhas is also a playback singer in Bollywood movies and is also the eldest brother of Pankaj Udhas.
16. Nirmal Udhas was also the popular ghazal singer, was the first brother to start singing in the family, and also the second elder brother of Pankaj Udhas.
17. The grandfather of Pankaj Udhas was the first person to graduate from his village and became the Diwan of the Bhavnagar State in Gujarat.