The Chitthi Aayi Hai-fame ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at 72 after a prolonged illness on Monday.
The legendary ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas breathed his last on Monday at 72. Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, other musical artistes, family members and friends paid their last respects to the late singer at his home before the funeral on Tuesday. (All images: Viral Bhayani)
1. Shankar Mahadevan at Pankaj Udhas' home
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The playback singer and music composer Shankar Mahadevan arrived at Pankaj Udhas' home to pay his final tribute to the late ghazal maestro.
2. Zakir Hussain at Pankaj Udhas' home
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The veteran tabla player and music producer Zakir Hussain reached Pankaj Udhas' home to pay his last respects to the late Padma Shri singer.
3. Pankaj Udhas' daughter Reva Udhas
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Pankaj Udhas' daughter Reva Udhas broke down at the funeral. He is survived by his wife Farida Udhas and his two daughters Reva Udhas and Nayaab Udhas.
4. Pankaj Udhas' body covered in Indian national flag
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Pankaj Udhas' dead body was covered in the Indian national flag as the late singer's family bid him the final farewell with full state honours.
5. Pankaj Udhas' final journey
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Pankaj Udhas' hearse was decorated with flowers as the Chitthi Aayi Hai-fame singer embarked on his final journey from his home to the crematorium.
