Pankaj Udhas
Pankaj Udhas | |
|---|---|
 Udhas in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 17 May 1951 Jetpur, United States of Saurashtra (now in Gujarat), India[1] |
| Died | 26 February 2024 (aged 72) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Ghazals |
| Occupation(s) | Ghazal Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Harmonium, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Tabla |
| Years active | 1980–2024 |
| Labels | EMI, T-Series |
| Awards Padma Shri (2006)[2][3][4][5] | |
Pankaj Udhas (d. 2024) was an Indian ghazal and playback singer known for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian pop.[6]
Family: His brothers Nirmal Udhas and Manhar Udhas are also singers.[7]
After the singer died, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi[8] [9] (said or) expressed his condolences.[10][11]
Awards[change | change source]
- 2006 – Padma Shri for his contribution to the art of ghazal singing, his huge contribution to cancer patients and thallasemic children on the occasion of him completing 25 years of ghazal singing.
Albums[change | change source]
- Aahat (1980)
- Nasha (1997)
- Mukarrar (1981)
- Tarrannum (1982)
- Mehfil (1983)
- Shamakhana
- Pankaj Udhas Live at Albert Hall (1984)
- Nayaab (1985)
- Legend
- Khazana
- Aafreen (1986)
- Shagufta
- Nabeel
- Aashiyana (1992)
- Anjana (1992)
- Ek Dhun Pyar Ki (1992)
- Rubayee
- Teen Mausam
- Geetnuma
- Kaif
- Khayaal
- Aman
- Woh Ladki Yaad Aati Hai
- Stolen Moments
- Mahek (1999)
- Ghoonghat
- Muskan
- Dhadkan
- Best of Pankaj Udhas Vol-1, 2
- Pankaj Udas 'Life Story' Vol-1, 2
- Pankaj Udhas Vol-1, 2, 3, 4
- Lamha
- Janeman
- Jashn (2006)
- Endless Love
- Shaayar
- Rajuat (Gujarati)
- Baisakhi (Punjabi)
- Yaad
- Kabhi Ansoo Kabhi Khushboo Kabhi Naghuma
- Humnasheen
- In Search of Meer (2003)
- Hasrat (2005)
- Bhalobasha (Bengali)
- Yaara – Music by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
- Shabad – Music by Vaibhav Saxena[12] and Gunjan Jha
- Shaayar (2010)
- Barbad Mohabbat
- Nasheela
- Sentimental (2013)
- Khamoshi Ki Aawaz (2014)
- Khwabon Ki Khahani (2015)[13]
- Madhose
- Nayaab lamhe with Gulzar (2018)
Sources[change | change source]
- ↑ "दुनिया को अलविदा कह गए 'चिट्ठी आई है' गाने वाले पंकज उधास, 72 की उम्र में ली आखिरी सांस". आज तक (in Hindi). 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Pankaj Udhas: Journey from Aahat In 1980 To Winning Padma Shri; Iconic Moments Of Ghazal Maestro". TimesNow. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Pankaj Udhas Birthday: पद्मश्री मिलने की खबर से अनजान थे पंकज उधास, दोस्त ने बताया तो दी थी मजेदार प्रतिक्रिया". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Pankaj Udhas: Journey from Aahat In 1980 To Winning Padma Shri; Iconic Moments Of Ghazal Maestro". TimesNow. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ Tiwari, Himanshi; Hindi, India TV (26 February 2024). "'चिट्ठी आई है..' गाने से पंकज उधास को मिला था फेम, पद्मश्री पुरस्कार मिलने के पीछे है दिलचस्प किस्सा". India TV Hindi (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Awardees". Retrieved 19 December 2011.
- ↑ "Hailing from a farmer's family". Times of India. timesgroup. 27 February 2024. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ↑ Tribute. "His ghazals spoke directly to the soul: PM Modi condoles Pankaj Udhas' death". tribuneindia. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Pankaj Udhas Dies: A Beacon of Indian Music, Says PM Narendra Modi as Tributes Pour In". Lokmat Times. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ ndtv. "Legendary Singer Pankaj Udhas, Voice Behind "Chitthi Aayee Hai", Dies At 72". ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ abplive, .com (26 February 2024). "Pankaj Udhas Death News Live: Last Rites Performed With Full State Honour". abplive.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ Tyagi, Avantika. "blending music to create a heady re-(mix)". the times of india. Noida. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "पंकज उधास और आलोक श्रीवास्तव के 'ख़्वाबों की कहानी'" [Pankaj udhas and Alok Srivastava's Ghazal album "Khwabon Ki Kahani"]. Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 28 June 2015. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.