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Pankaj Udhas passes away; celebs from Sonu Nigam to Shankar Mahadevan, Madhuri Dixit, Anup Jalota and others offer their condolences

After the legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away today, many celebs like Sonu Nigam Shankar Mahadevan, Madhuri Dixit and others took to social media to offer their condolences for him

Satish Sundaresan
Feb 26, 2024
Pankaj Udhas passes away; celebs from Sonu Nigam to Shankar Mahadevan, Madhuri Dixit, Anup Jalota and others offer their condolences
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The whole of music and film industry came to an utmost standstill after getting to know about the sudden demise of the well-known ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas. The singer passed away today in a Mumbai hospital after battling prolonged illness since a long time. The news about Pankaj Udhas’ passing away was posted by his daughter Nayaab on social media. Ever since the time, the news about the singer’s heavenly abode broke out, there have been many celebs who have sent out their condolences for him.

Singer Sonu Nigam took to social media and posted, "One of the most important part of my childhood is lost today. Shri Pankaj Udhas ji, I will miss you forever. My heart cries knowing that you are no more. Thank you for being there. Om Shanti (sic)."

Ghazal singer Anup Jalota wrote, “Shocking.... Music legend & my Friend #PankajUdhas passes away. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his Family and loved ones during this difficult time”.

There was also the singer Sona Mohapatra who posted, “Full of grace & a thorough gentleman, I met Pankaj Udhas’ jee when he had invited me to perform in his Khazana Ghazal Festival. While many of us know him as a singer,performer, he was also a composer par excellence with super hits like - Ek Taraf Uska Ghar, Chand Jaisa #OmShanti”.

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of a music legend, Pankaj Udhas Ji. His gazals touched the souls of people worldwide. His legacy will forever linger in our hearts! Om Shanti #RIP”.

Singer Raageshwari Loomba Swaroop wrote, “Koti Koti Pranaam to our beloved Padmashri #PankajUdhas ji’s divine soul. May his soul rest in peace. His velvet voice will last forever uniting us with love”.

Singer Sophie Choudry wrote, “Heartbreaking. .One of the kindest gentlemen in the music business. Was always so warm and encouraging from the first time we met. My deepest condolences to Faridaji and the family. Rest in Peace Pankaj ji. Thank you for the music #pankajudhas”.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote, “Huge loss to the music world .. #PankajUdhas ji’s music touched millions of hearts across the planet. His legacy will live on for ever. Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones”.

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