Well-known Indian ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at the age of 72.

He started his career with a release of a ghazal album titled Aahat in 1980 and subsequently recorded many hits.

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He gained fame when Mahesh Bhatt invited him to sing "Chitthi Aayee Hai" for the 1986 film "Naam," instantly elevating his celebrity status.

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Pankaj Udhas received the Padma Shri in 2006, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.

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He died at 11 am on February 26, 2024, after a prolonged battle with cancer at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and honored the renowned musician.

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