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17 MAY 1951 PANKAJ UDHAS 

Pankaj Udhas

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Pankaj Udhas
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Pankaj Udhas at Westin Hotel New Year Bash
Background information
Born17 May 1951 (age 65)
Jetpur, Gujarat, India
Occupation(s)Ghazal singer
Websitewww.pankajudhas.com
Pankaj Udhas is a ghazal singer, hailing from Gujarat in India. He started his career with a release of a ghazal album titled Aahat in 1980 and subsequently recorded many hits like Mukarar in 1981, Tarrannum in 1982, Mehfilin 1983, Pankaj Udhas Live at Royal Albert Hall in 1984, Nayaab in 1985 and Aafreen in 1986. After his success as a ghazal singer, he was invited to appear and sing for a film by Mahesh Bhatt, Naam. Udhas rose to further fame for singing in the 1986 film Naam, in which his song "Chitthi Aayee Hai" became an instant hit. He did playback singing for many Hindi films after that. Albums and live concerts around the globe brought him fame as a singer. In 2006, Pankaj Udhas was awarded the coveted Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.[1]
His brothers Manhar Udhas and Nirmal Udhas are also singers.

Early life[edit]

Pankaj Udhas was born in Jetpur in Gujarat to a Gujarati family and is the youngest of the three brothers.[2] He hails from Charakhdi, a small village near Rajkot in Gujarat. His parents are Keshubhai Udhas and Jituben Udhas. His eldest brother Manhar Udhas achieved some success as a Hindi playback singer in Bollywood films. His second elder brother Nirmal Udhas is also a well-known Ghazal Singer and was the first of the three brothers to start singing in the family. He had studied in Sir BPTI Bhavanagar. His family moved to Mumbai and Pankaj attended St. Xavier's College in Mumbai.

Career[edit]

Pankaj Udhas' older brother, Manhar Udhas was a stage performer that aided Pankaj in his introduction to musical performance. His first stage performance was during the Sino-Indian War, when he sang "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" and was given Rs. 51 by an audience member as a reward.[citation needed]
Four years later he joined the Sangeet Natya Academy in Rajkot and learned the nuances of playing the tabla. After that, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at Wilson College and St Xavier's college, Mumbai and started training in Indian classical vocal music under the tutelage of Master Navrang. Udhas's first song was in the film "Kamna" a solo composed by Usha Khanna and written by Naqsh Lyallpuri, the film was a flop but his rendition was very much appreciated. Subsequently, Udhas developed an interest in ghazals and learned Urdu to try to pursue a career as a ghazal singer. He spent ten months in Canada and the US doing ghazal concerts and returned to India with renewed vigour and confidence. His first ghazal album, Aahat, was released in 1980. From this, he began to have success and, as of 2011 he has released more than fifty albums and hundreds of compilation albums. In 1986, Udhas received another opportunity to perform in film, in the film Naam, which brought him fame. In 1990, he sang the melodious duet "Mahiya Teri Kasam" withLata Mangeshkar, for the movie Ghayal. This song achieved immense popularity. In 1994, Udhas sang the notable song, "Na Kajre Ki Dhar", from the film Mohra. He continued working as a playback singer, making some on-screen appearances in films such as Saajan,Yeh Dillagi, Naam and Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayee. His album Shagufta launched by Music India in December 1987 was the first to be released on compact disc in India.[3] Later, Udhas started a talent hunt television program called Aadab Aarz Hai on Sony Entertainment Television.[4] Actor John Abraham calls Udhas his mentor.[5]

Personal life[edit]

Pankaj Udhas is married to Farida. They have two daughters, Nayaab and Reva. .[6]

Awards[edit]

  • 2006 – Pankaj Udhas Awarded Padmashree for his contribution to the art of ghazal singing his huge contribution to cancer patients and thallasemic children through his on the occasion of him completing 25 years of ghazal singing.
  • 2006 – Awarded the prestigious "Kalakar" award at Kolkata for "Hasrat" as "Best Ghazal album of 2005".
  • 2004 – Special Felicitation at the Wembley Conference Center, London for Completing 20 Years of Performance at the Prestigious Venue.
  • 2003 – MTV Immies Award for the successful album 'In Search of Meer'.
  • 2003 – Special Achievement Award at the Bollywood Music Award, New York for Popularizing Ghazals Across the Globe.
  • 2003 – Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award conferred by the Dadabhai Naoroji International Society for Contribution to Ghazal and the Music Industry.
  • 2002 – Award for Excellence in Music Field presented by Sahyog Foundation at Mumbai.
  • 2002 – Honored by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.
  • 2001 – Vocational Recognition Award for Outstanding Performance as a Ghazal singer presented by Rotary Club of Mumbai Downtown.
  • 1999 – Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA Award for extraordinary services to Indian music, especially promotion of ghazals in India and abroad. Presented at the Festival of Ghazals held in New York.
  • 1998 – Indian Arts Awards Gala presented by the Mayor of the City of Jersey City.
  • 1998 – Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award presented by the American Academy of Artists at Atlantic City.
  • 1996 – Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award for Outstanding Services, Achievement and Contribution to Music.
  • 1994 – Honorary Citizenship of Lubbock Texas, USA.
  • 1994 – Radio Lotus Award for Outstanding Achievement and for the many songs featuring on the official hit parade of the radio. Presented by Radio Lotus, South Africa at the University of Durban.
  • 1993 – Giants International Award for extraordinary efforts to achieve the highest standards in the field of music thereby motivating the entire community to pursue excellence.
  • 1990 – Outstanding Young Persons' Award (1989–90) for positive leadership and distinguish services rendered to the nation. Presented by the Indian Junior Chambers.
  • 1985 – K L Saigal Award for being the Best Ghazal Singer of the Year.

Albums by Pankaj Udhas[edit]

  • Aahat (1980)
  • Nasha (1997)
  • Mukarrar
  • Tarrannum
  • Mehfil
  • Shamakhana
  • Pankaj Udhas Live at Albert Hall
  • Nayaab
  • Legend
  • Khazana
  • Aafreen
  • Shagufta
  • Nabeel
  • Aashiana
  • Rubayee
  • Teen Mausam
  • Geetnuma
  • Kaif
  • Khayaal
  • Aman
  • Woh Ladki Yaad Aati Hai
  • Stolen Moments
  • Mahek (1999)
  • Ghoonghat
  • Muskan
  • Dhadkan
  • Best of Pankaj Udhas Vol-1,2
  • Pankaj Udas 'Life Story' Vol-1,2
  • Pankaj Udhas Vol-1,2,3,4
  • Lamha
  • Janeman
  • Jashn (2006)
  • Endless Love
  • Shaayar
  • Rajuat (Gujarati)
  • Baisakhi (Punjabi)
  • Yaad
  • Kabhi Ansoo Kabhi Khushboo Kabhi Naghuma
  • Humnasheen
  • In Search of Meer (2003)
  • Hasrat
  • Bhalobasha (Bengali)
  • Yaara – Music by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
  • Shabad – Music by Vaibhav Saxena and Gunjan Jha
  • Shaayar (2010)
  • Barbad Mohabbat
  • Nasheela
  • Sentimental 2013
  • Khamoshi Ki Aawaz 2014
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    Pankaj Udhas is a ghazal singer, hailing from Gujarat in India. He started his career with a release of a ghazal album titled Aahat in 1980 and subsequently recorded many hits like Mukarar in 1981, ... Wikipedia
    Born: May 17, 1951 (age 65), Jetpur, Navagadh
    Siblings: Manhar Udhas, Nirmal Udhas
    Children: Reva Udhas, Nayaab Udhas
    Songs
    Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera
    2008
    Jeeye to Jeeye Kaise
    1991
    Chupke Chupke
    1999
    Mahek
    Na Kajre Ki Dhar
    1994
    Peene Walo Suno
    2005
    Hasrat
    Maikhane Se
    1999
    Mahek
    Main Dil Ki Dil Mein
    Mohabbat Inayat Karam Dekhte Hain
    1993
    Hits Of Pankaj Udhas, Volume 2
    Sabko Maloom Hai
    1990
    The Best of Pankaj Udhas
    Aaj Phir Tumpe
    1988
    Maahiya Teri Kasam
    Aur Bhala Kya Maangu Main Rab Se
    1993
    Hits Of Pankaj Udhas, Volume 2
    Phir Haath Mein Sharaab Hai
    1999
    Nasha - 2
    Yun Mere Khat
    1999
    Mahek
    Tere Dar Ko Chhod Chale
    Ek Ek Ho Jaye
    Jiye To Jiye Kaise
    1991
    Dhadkane Saansein Jawani
    1991
    Beta
    Rishta Tera Mera Sabse
    1994
    Dil Ki Baatein Hai
    1993
    Hits Of Pankaj Udhas, Volume 2
    Jo Geet Nahin Janma
    1993
    Hits Of Pankaj Udhas, Volume 2
    Dil Jab Se Toot Gaya
    Dil Ki Baatein Hain
    Chhupana Bhi Nahin Aata
    1993
    Aashiqon Ne
    1999
    Mahek
    Humne Khamoshi Se Tumhe Dil Mein Basaya Hai
    Bareyada Mounada Kavithe
    Chhu Gayi
    1999
    Mahek
    Tu Ja Raha Hai
    1999
    Mahek
    Aankh Mere Yaar Ki Dukhe
    1992
    Qudrat Ke
    1999
    Mahek
    Saaya Bankar
    1999
    Mahek
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    Ghoonghat (2000)
    Ghoonghat
    2000
    Paimana (1984)
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    1984
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    Nasha ‑ 2
    1999
    Hasrat (2005)
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    2005
    Nasha (1997)
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    1997
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