NI Bureau
On Tuesday, the body of ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas was brought to his residence at 6A, Hill Side. The funeral proceedings will take place in Worli later in the afternoon. Pankaj, who passed away at the age of 72 in Mumbai on Monday after battling cancer, had been receiving treatment at a private hospital for some time. The visuals depict an ambulance transporting his body from Breach Candy hospital.
In the video, a portrait of Pankaj Udhas is seen in the garden area of his house, with family members and close acquaintances arriving to pay their final respects to the Padma Shri awardee. Singer Shankar Mahadevan was also observed arriving at the residence.
Additionally, the footage captures Pankaj’s elder brother Manhar Udhas arriving at the residence. Manhar is known for his singing in Hindi and Gujarati.
Earlier, Pankaj’s daughter Nayaab Udhas shared details of his funeral, scheduled for the afternoon between 3 to 5 p.m. in Worli.
A social media post conveyed the message: “With heavy hearts, we regret to inform you of his passing on February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. Location: Hindu crematorium, Worli (Mumbai) Landmark: Opp. Four Seasons Dr E Moses Rd. Worli… The Udhas Family.”
May his soul rest in peace.
Prateeksha Thakur
