Pankaj Udhas Net Worth, Death, Wife, Songs, Ghazal, Son, Biography

Pankaj Udhas was a legendary Ghazal and playback singer who worked in the Bollywood Film Industry. Sadly, he passed away just at the age of 72 years. His life and singing journey tell many great tales which need to reach the people. Also, many details about his life make people curious. So in this article, we look at Pankaj Udhas Net Worth, Death, Wife, Songs, Ghazal, Son, and Biography.

Who was Pankaj Udhas: Early life, Parents, Siblings

Pankaj Udhas was born in Jetpur, Gujarat to his parents Keshubhai Udhas (father) and Jituben Udhas (mother). He was the youngest among the three siblings. His older brother Nirmal Udhas (2nd eldest) was the who who first started singing in the family. Nirmal became a successful and well-known Ghazal Singer. The other two brothers also followed his path. The eldest brother Manhar Udhas also became a playback singer in Bollywood.

• The first graduate from Udhas’s village was his grandfather who later became a Diwan (revenue minister) of the Bhavnagar State.
• Pankaj Udhas’s father was doing a govt job and had even met famous veena player Abdul Karim Khan. Abdul taught Pankaj’s father Keshubhai Udhas how to play the Dilruba (a musical instrument). Keshubhai used to play that instrument in his house which piqued the interest of his sons.
• Later, Keshubhai sent his sons to Sangeet Academy in Rajkot so they could learn music from the professionals.

Physical Appearance: Height, Weight & Measurements

Education Background: Qualifications

Pankaj Udhas’s music-learning journey started when he enrolled to learn the Tabla. However, Hindustani vocal classical music became his next new interest and he earned it from Ghulam Qadir Khan Sahab. Later, Pankaj was trained under the charge of Navrang Nagpurkar. Navrang was a singer from Gwalior Gharana.

• In his college education, Pankaj Udhas went to Wilson College and St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and got his Bachelor of Science Degree.

Personal life: Pankaj Udhas Wife, Family, Marriage

Pankaj Udhas was married to Farida Udhas. Pankaj first met Farida in 1979 at his neighbour’s place. Farida was an air hostess for Air India at that time. Pankaj was in love with Farida’s honest laughter. Their courtship period went on for 3 years.

When it came to marriage, their families were not happy at first but Pankaj wanted to take the family’s blessings before marriage. He said in an interview that Farida came from a Parsi family whereas I came from a family of landlords in Gujarat, so there was hesitation on both sides of the family. Pankaj met Farida’s father (a retired police officer) to ask for Frida’s hand in marriage. Farida’s father said yes after some convincing. Finally, their marriage took place on 11 February 1982.

Pankaj and Farida also have two daughters Nayaab Udhas and Reva Udhas. Pankaj Udhas does not have a Son.

Pankaj Udhas Death

Nayaab Udhas, the daughter of Pankaj Udhas shared this tragic news on Instagram that her father Pankaj passed away due to a prolonged illness around 11 am on 26 February 2024. After being a long-time Pancreatic cancer patient, Pankaj Udhas passed away in Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. Condolence posts started appearing on the internet from all over India just after this sad news became public.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the loss of Pankaj Udhas and posted his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). PM Modi first expressed how Pankaj’s Ghazals could touch people’s hearts. Then Narendra Modi recalled his interactions with Pankaj. The PM also expressed his heartfelt sympathy towards Pankaj’s family during this time of difficulty.

• Other artists and Bollywood actors paid their tributes to Pankaj Udhas. Some of these names are Randeep Hooda, Mrunal Thakur, Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Sunny Deol, Kajol, Suniel Shetty and Anupam Kher.

Professional Career

Singing Debut: Kamna (1972)

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Album Debut: Aahat (1980)

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• Pankaj Udhas’s first income was just Rs 51. He got the money from a stage performance.
• His first song was sung in the movie “Kamna”, this solo was written by Naqsh Lyallpuri and composed by Usha Khanna. Unfortunately, Kamna was a flop film at that time. Not many people got to hear Pankaj’s song.
• This was the time when Pankaj had already started learning Ghazals and Urdu. He went to Canada and the US to do Ghazal concerts. This step gave him new confidence and made Pankaj realise his dream of becoming a Ghazal singer.
• After this, his Ghazal singing career started with his album “Aahat” in 1980.
• He gave many hits after that. Some of them are Tarrannum (1982), Mukarar (1981), Mehfil (1983).
• Pankaj didn’t stop after his success as a Ghazal Singer. Mahesh Bhatt invited him to sing for his film “Naam”. He sang the famous song “Chitthi Aayee Hai” in Naam. After this success, more filmmakers wanted to work with him. Pankaj Udhas did playback singing for many popular movies and earned all the success and fame he wanted.
• He also worked with other famous singers. In 1990, Pankaj sang the duet song “Mahiya Teri Kasam” for the movie Ghayal with another world-class singer Lata Mangeshkar. His other famous song was “Na Kajre Ki Dhar” from the movie Mohra, which he sang with Sadhana Sargam.
• Pankaj even started a talent hunt TV Programme named Aadab Aarz Hai, which was telecasted on Sony Entertainment Television.

Pankaj Udhas Song

Pankaj Udhas Albums

1. Nabeel
2. Pankaj Udas ‘Life Story’ Vol-1,2
3. Geetnuma
4. Best of Pankaj Udhas Vol-1,2
5. Baisakhi (Punjabi)
6. Janeman
7. Shaayar
8. Mehfil (1983)
9. Humnasheen
10. Nayaab (1985)
11. Endless Love
12. Ghoonghat
13. Lamha
14. Aman
15. Rajuat (Gujarati)
16. Shamakhana
17. Aafreen (1986)
18. Khamoshi Ki Aawaz (2014)
19. In Search of Meer (2003)
20. Shaayar (2010)
21. Dhadkan
22. Teen Mausam
23. Muskan
24. Mahek (1999)
25. Yaara – Music by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
26. Khwabon Ki Khahani (2015)
27. Rubayee
28. Nasheela
29. Khazana
30. Yaad
31. Mukarrar (1981)
32. Shabad – (Music by Vaibhav Saxen, Gunjan Jha)
33. Kaif
34. Pankaj Udhas Live at Albert Hall (1984)
35. Hasrat (2005)
36. Ek Dhun Pyar Ki (1992)
37. Legend
38. Charkhadi near Rajkot, Gujarat, India
39. Aahat (1980)
40. Madhose
41. Woh Ladki Yaad Aati Hai
42. Jashn (2006)
43. Aashiyana (1992)
44. Khayaal
45. Stolen Moments
46. Barbad Mohabbat
47. Shagufta
48. Aafreen (1986)
49. Sentimental (2013)
50. Pankaj Udhas Vol-1,2,3,4
51. Tarrannum (1982)
52. Aankhon Ke Kaajal Se
53. Aarti
54. Nayaab lamhe with Gulzar (2018)
55. Ghazal E Mohabbat, Vol. 1 by Various Artists on Apple Music

Political or Social work

Pankaj Udhas also did his fair share of Social work. He raised funds for many causes including cancer awareness.

Lifestyle: Pankaj Udhas Net Worth, Status, Money

According to media reports, Pankaj Udhas had a net worth greater than Rs 25 Crore.

House, Bike, and Car Collection

Awards, Nominations, and Honour

Likes, Preferences, and Favourites

Less-known facts about Pankaj Udhas

• Pankaj’s brother Manhar Udhas introduced Pankaj to music performance on stage. Manhar himself was a stage performer. During the Indo-China War of 1962, Pankaj was doing stage performances. Someone from the crowd gave him Rs 51 after hearing his singing performance of the song “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon”.
• “Shagufta” was one of his albums launched by Music India in 1987. It became the first album to be released on compact disk in India.
• Pankaj Udhas respected Lata Mangeshkar like no other. He used to call her “Maa”.
• Famous Bollywood actor John Abraham considered Pankaj Udhas as his mentor.

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