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Asian Network Presents: Living Legends: Episode 3: Pankaj Udhas

Pankaj Udhas

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Episode 3: Pankaj Udhas

Living Legends

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Gagan introduces iconic Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, who takes us on a melodious journey.

In the third programme, singer Pankaj Udhas talks about his career, which includes ghazals such as Chandi Jaisa Rang and Bollywood songs such as Chitthi Aayi Hai.

In the third programme of this Living Legends series, we hear from the meldious Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas.

As a child, he loved to sing. His two older brothers were already successful singers and Pankaj chose the same career path. But little did he know, that he would become one of the most successful Ghazal singers in the world. 

His first stage performance was during the Sino-Indian War, when he sang 'Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo' a song famously voiced by playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.

His first ghazal album, Aahat, was released in 1980. But it was in 1986 that Pankaj Udhas would become a household name.

With the support of the legendary actor Rajendra Kumar, Pankaj tried his hand at singing in Bollywood films. He rose to fame for singing "Chitthi Aayee Hai" in the film Naam.

Since then, he has released more than 50 ghazal albums and sung for many Bollywood films, including the evergreen 'Na Kajre Ki Dhar'.

In 2006, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.

In this special, Pankaj talks about his childhood, his personal life and shares fond memories of his impressive journey through music.

He also recalls one of the highlights of his career, which was the duet 'Maahiya Teri Kasam' in the 1990 film Ghayal with Lata Mangeshkar. He talks about his struggles and successes and takes us on a journey through his career by sharing his favourite songs.

Iconic Bollywood personalities talk about their careers.

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