Renowned ghazal singer and Padma Shri awardee, Pankaj Udhas, breathed his last on Monday at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness, Indian media has reported.
The confirmation of the death of the iconic singer, known for ghazals like ‘Chithi Aayi Hai’ and ‘Chandi Jaisa Rang’ came through his daughter, Nayab Udhas, in an Instagram post.
The singer had been unwell since the past few days and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for treatment.
