The man behind the song, Pankaj Udhas, brought Ghazal to the masses, popularising it and making it accessible to the multitude not only in his country India but also across the globe with his calm and controlled voice that won everybody’s hearts.

Music legend and Padmashri winner Pankaj Udhas took his last breath today. The veteran ghazal singer, who was known for his ghazals like “Chitti Ayi Hai” and “Chandi Jai Rang”, passed away at age 73 due to prolonged illness, as conveyed by his daughter Nayaab Udhas.