1. Pankaj Udhas was a famous ghazal singer who died on February 26, 2024 at the age of 72.

2. He was born in Jetpur, Gujarat on May 17, 1951.

3. His father, Keshubhai Udhas, was a government employee and a dilruba player who studied under Abdul Karim Khan.

4. Udhas's family comes from a zamindar background and his grandfather was the first person from his village to graduate.

5. Before becoming a famous musician, Udhas wanted to be a doctor, but he chose to follow his passion for music.

6. Udhas gained fame in the 1986 film Naam with the song "Chitti Aayee Hai", which earned him a Filmfare nomination.

7. In 2006, he received the Padma Shri for his singing career and for his work supporting cancer patients and thalassemic children.

8. Udhas was married to Farida in 1982 and they have two daughters, Nayaab and Reva.

9. Udhas loved watching horse racing and had a female horse named Alliana. He also had a passion for photography and had exhibited his work in several galleries.