Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- Legendary classical and Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at the age of 72. The singer died after a prolonged illness and the same was confirmed by his singer Sonu Nigam. The official statement from Udhas' daughter Nayaab Udhas on her social media post read, "With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness."

Pankaj Udhas is hailed as one of the finest Ghazal singers in the music fraternity. Some of his cult-classic songs include 'Rishta Tera Mera', 'Na Kajare Ki Dhar', 'Chitthi Ayi Hain', 'Mat Kar Itna Guroor' and 'Aaj Phir Tum Pe.' He particularly ruled the roost from between the 1980s and 1990s. The late singer's ...