Friday, October 18, 2024
spot_img

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passes away at 72

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

Mumbai, Feb 26: Acclaimed playback singer and ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas (72) passed away here after a prolonged illness, a close associate said on Monday.

Udhas was suffering from cancer, and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for some time now.

The Gujarat-born singer was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006, and is known for rendering many hit songs in Bollywood in Hindi and other languages.

Further details are awaited.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Lack of schools & healthcare a concern as NIT shifts to Sohra

Shillong, Oct 17: A long wait of 14 years finally ends for the National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya...

MHRC rendered inactive after member’s term ends

Shillong, Oct 17: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) will no longer be able to conduct any meeting...

Govt defends festival budget as investment in tourism sector

SHILLONG, Oct 17: With the government-sponsored festival season approaching fast, the state government has justified the budget allocated...