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Legendary Singer Pankaj Udhas Dies at 72! PM Modi Wrote A Heartfelt Note
India is in grief as the legendary ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at the age of 72 years. Today, on 26th November 2024, the singer’s family shared a statement on social media to confirm his death. They shared that he had been struggling with a prolonged illness in Mumbai.
In the statement, they wrote, “With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on 26 February due to a prolonged illness.” Here’s the post:
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As soon as this grieving news broke out, various famous personalities started sharing their condolences on social media. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of them. Scroll down to read his saying.
“His Departure Leaves A Void in the Music World,” Said PM Modi About Late Pankaj Udhas
via: India Forums
After the death of “Chitthi Aayee Hai” singer, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences with a heartfelt note and some old pictures with him. In the note, he wrote, “We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years.”
“His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Here’s the post:
We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years.
His departure leaves… pic.twitter.com/5xL6Y3Sv75
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024
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