Remembering Pankaj Udhas (1951-2024): Revisiting musical maestro’s timeless hits
File photo of Pankaj Udhas
Renowned playback singer, ghazal maestro and music composer Pankaj Udhas is no more. The musical maestro breathed his last on Feb 26 at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. In his career spanning more than five decades, the ghazal maestrowas known for his soulful ghazals and songs.
Over the decades, the singer has carved aplace in the hearts of his millions of fans with his melodious voice. He began singing at a very young age, andsoon became a household voice with his instant hits like "Chitthi Aayee Hai", "Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai'', "Jeeye To Jeeye Kaise'', ''Aaj Phir Tumpe'' among others.
Iconic singer Pankaj Udhas passes away: Tributes pour in for the Ghazal maestro
Remembering Pankaj Udhas, here we take a trip down the memory lane and look back at the timeless classics of the legendary singer.
1. Chitthi Aayi Hai
After becoming a big name in the world of ghazals, the singermade his foray into Bollywood with Mahesh Bhatt's directorial Naam. In the movie, he sang ''Chitti Aayi Hai''; the ghazal that captured the poignant feeling of staying away from loved ones.
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2. Aur Aahista Kijiye Baatein
The ghazal titled “Aur Aahista Kijiye Baatein” from his album Stolen Moments (1999) holds a very special place in the hearts of music lovers. The soulful rendition of this song and its melody havetranscended generations.
3. Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera
Another evocative ghazal that delves deep into the world of love and its innocence ishis ''Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera.''All the emotions are doubled when they come through the voice of the musicmaestro.
4. Thodi Thodi Piya Karo
One of Pankaj's songs resonated with the audience in the early 90s, when it was released, and now and forever. With this timeless ghazal, Pankaj gave this genre a fresh perspective.
5. Na Kajre Ki Dhar
Pankaj Udhas' timeless love ballad with mesmerising vocals has made millions of people fall in love with his voice all over again.
6. Jeeye To Jeeye Kaise
In 1991, Pankaj Udhas sang this heartfelt song in the movie Saajan starring Sanjay Dutt. The soulful rendition strikes a chord with listeners even today, making it a timeless classic.