"His Ghazals Spoke Directly To The Soul": PM Modi Mourns Pankaj Udhas's Death
NDTV
The Padma Shri recipient passed away on Monday at the age of 72. He had been battling a prolonged illness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the passing of Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas. We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years.His departure leaves… pic.twitter.com/5xL6Y3Sv75
Taking to X, PM Modi shared a string of throwback pictures with the singing legend, posting, "We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years. His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years.
