In a heartbreaking development, veteran Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas on Monday died at the age of 72. Pankaj Udhas's death news was confirmed by his family on social media. As per reports, Pankaj Udhas's cause of death is due to a prolonged illness. He was not well for the past many days. Reports suggest that Pankaj Udhas's daughter Nayab has given information about his demise on social media.
Talking more about Pankaj Udhas's death, his family statement reads, "With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness.Udhas family." Pankaj Udhas sung many hit songs and ghazals in his career like Chithi Aayi Hai, Na Kajre Ki Dhar, etc.
Pankaj Udhas was born on 17 May 1951 in Jetpur, Gujarat. He was the youngest among his three brothers. His family was from a town named Charkhadi near Rajkot. His grandfather was a zamindar and also the Diwan of Bhavnagar state. His father Keshubhai Udhas was a government employee, he was very fond of playing Israj. His mother Jituben Udhas was very fond of songs. This was the reason why Pankaj Udhas and his two brothers were always inclined towards music.\
Pankaj never thought that he would make his career through singing. In those days there was a war going on between India and China. During this time, Lata Mangeshkar's song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' was released. Pankaj liked this song very much. He composed this song with the same rhythm and tune without anyone's help.
Both Pankaj's brothers Manhar and Nirjal Udhas are well-known names in the music industry. After this incident, the parents felt that Pankaj could also do better in the music field like his brothers, after which the parents got him admitted in the Music Academy in Rajkot.