The famous ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas Death

 Pankaj Udhas, who captured imagination with his ghazals, was died in Mumbai on Monday.

Pankaj Udhas who was the immensely talented singer who breathed new life into ghazals, has died at the age of 72. Udhas captivated listeners for decades with his inimitable style.

Taking from Instagram, Pankaj Udhas's daughter Nayaab shared a some lines on Monday which read, “With a 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.”

Soon after Nayaab shared the news of the singer's demise, his fans swamped to the comment part and posted their condolences. A fan wrote, “May his soul rest in peace.” "I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, stay strong and please accept my condolences," another user wrote. "Deepest Condolences and Prayers,"

He died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital. His last rites will be held on Tuesday. Pankaj is survived by wife Farida Udhas, daughters Nayaab and Reva Udhas, and brothers Nirmal and Manhar Udhas, who are also singers.