Remembering Pankaj Udhas' musical legacy through his timeless classics
Pankaj Udhas passes away
Pankaj Udhas, the legendary singer, passed away at the age of 72 in Mumbai on February 26.
From Chitthi aayi hai to Aahista kijiye baatein
He began his illustrious career with the release of the ghazal album Aahat in 1980 and gained widespread recognition with his timeless melodies like Chitthi Aayi Hai and Aaj Phir Tumpe. His contributions to Indian music will forever be cherished. Lets revisit his best songs:
1. "Chitthi Aayi Hai"
Featured in the movie Naam directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Mahesh Bhatt, Nutan, Kumar Gaurav, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh, and Paresh Rawal.
2. "Aaj Phir Tumpe"
Sung by Pankaj Udhas and Anuradha Paudwal, from the movie Dayavan featuring Vinod Khanna, Feroz Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Aditya Pancholi.
3. "Aur Aahista Kijiye Baatein"
From the album The Legend Forever - Pankaj Udhas - Vol.1.
4. "Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera"
Featured in the album The Very Best Of Pankaj Udhas (Live) Vol. 3.
5. "Thodi Thodi Piya Karo"
By Pankaj Udhas from the album Best Of Pankaj Udhas.
6. "Maikhane Se Sharab Se"
Featured in the album Signature Collection-Pankaj Udhas, with Sudhanshu Pandey.
7. "Na Kajre Ki Dhar"
Sung by Pankaj Udhas, Viju Shah, and Sadhana Sargam, from the movie Mohra starring Naseeruddin Shah, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Raveena Tandon.