Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has grieved the demise of renowned Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas.
The Chief Minister said that he was deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of renowned Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas.
Pankaj Udhas’ soothing voice and emotive renditions touched the hearts of millions. Legacy of the legendary singer will continue to resonate with fans and music enthusiasts for time to come, the CM expressed.
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of renowned Ghazal singer #PankajUdhas. His soothing voice and emotive renditions touched the hearts of millions. Legacy of the legendary singer will continue to resonate with fans and music enthusiasts for time to come. My thoughts…
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 26, 2024
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas passed away in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 72.
The Gujarat-born singer was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006, and is known for rendering many hit songs in Bollywood in Hindi and other languages.