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Jeeye toh jeeye kaise bin aap ke: Pankaj Udhas dies
Mumbai: Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as "Chitthi Ayee Hai" and "Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein", died here on Monday after prolonged illness.
He was 72. Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, including "Dayavan", "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital.
"With a very 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," his daughter Nayaab wrote in an Instagram post.
The last rites of the singer, who hit his peak in the 1990s, will be held on Tuesday. (PTI)
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