Prez, Vice Prez, and PM expresses grief over demise of musical legend Pankaj Udhas

The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister have expressed grief over the demise of musical legend and ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas. In a condolence message, President Droupadi Murmu said that Pankaj Udhas, honoured with Padma Shri and other awards, made an important contribution to popularising Sugam Sangeet. President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her condolences to the family members and admirers of Pankaj Udhas.

In his condolence message, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the immense contributions of Pankaj Udhas to the world of music will remain forever resonant. He also expressed his deepest condolences to family members and admirers of Pankaj Udhas.

In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the singing of Pankaj Udhas conveyed a range of emotions and his Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. Mr. Modi stated that he was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. The Prime Minister said, the singer’s departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled.

Pankaj Udhas passed away in Mumbai yesterday following a prolonged illness. He was 73.