Pankaj Udhas (1951-2024) Biography, Family

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College/University	Sir Bhavsinhji Polytechnic Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat St Xavier's college, Mumbai Wilson College, Mumbai
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science degree from St Xavier's college, Mumbai
Religion	Hinduism

Date of Birth	17 May 1951 (Thursday)
Birthplace	Jetpur, Gujarat
Place of Death	Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Death Cause	Prolong Illness
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai

Father

Keshubhai Udhas

Mother

Jituben Udhas

Siblings

Brother	Manhar Udhas (elder; singer) Nirmal Udhas (elder; singer)
Sister	None

Spouse

Farida Udhas (former air hostess)

Children

Son	None
Daughter	Nayaab Udhas (event organiser) Reva Udhas (entrepreneur)

Debut

Film (playback singer)	Kamna (1970)
Album	Aahat (1980)

Awards, Honours, Achievements

K L Saigal Award for being the Best Ghazal Singer of the Year in 1985
Outstanding Young Persons’ Award in 1990 from the Indian Junior Chambers for positive leadership and services to the nation
Giants International Award in 1993 for efforts to achieve the highest standards in the field of music
Radio Lotus Award in 1994 from Radio Lotus, South Africa at the University of Durban
Honorary Citizenship of Lubbock Texas, USA in 1994
Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award for outstanding services, achievement, and contribution to music in 1996
Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award by the American Academy of Artists at Atlantic City in 1998
Indian Arts Awards Gala presented by the Mayor Jersey City in 1998
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA Award in 1999 for extraordinary services to Indian music, especially promotion of ghazals
Vocational Recognition Award in 2001 from Rotary Club of Mumbai Downtown
Honoured by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in 2002
Award for Excellence in Music Field presented by Sahyog Foundation at Mumbai in 2002
Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award in 2003 by the Dadabhai Naoroji International Society
Special Achievement Award at the Bollywood Music Award, New York in 2003
MTV Immies Award in 2003 for the album ‘In Search of Meer’
Special Felicitation at the Wembley Conference Center, London in 2004
“Kalakar” Award in 2006 for the album “Hasrat”
Padmashree Award in 2006 for contribution to the art of ghazal singing
More awards and recognitions

Car Collection	Fiat 1100 Mercedes Maybach S-Class Range Rover SV Audi A4 Car

1. Pankaj Udhas grew up in a family of Zamindars in Gujarat near Rajkot.
2. He developed a passion for music from watching his father and older brothers perform music.
3. At 13 years old, he learned Hindustani vocal classical music from Ghulam Qadir Khan Sahab.
4. He made his stage debut during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
5. After facing tough competition as a playback singer, he transitioned to singing and recording ghazals.
6. He briefly moved to Canada for performances before returning to India.
7. He had a notable love story with Farida Udhas.
8. Pankaj Udhas released memorable ghazal albums like 'Mukarrar', 'Tarrannum', 'Aafreen', among others.
9. In addition to his music career, he actively engaged in charity work and fundraising.
10. He found inspiration in renowned artists like Begum Akhtar and Mehdi Hasan.