Pankaj Udhas

Pankaj Udhas is an accomplished Indian Ghazal singer, who brought the Ghazal style to the realm of popular music. He was born on 17 May 1951 and today, he is celebrating his 62nd Birthday. Born in Jetpur near Rajkot in Gujarat, Pankaj is the youngest in the family and have two elder brothers. He is from a small village, Charakhdi in Gujarat. Keshubhai Udhas is his father and Jituben Udhas is his mother. His eldest brother, Manhar Udhaas is also a playback singer who sung several songs in Hindi films and another brother Nirmal Udhas is also a Ghazal singer. Pankaj Udhas went to St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, where he participated in many competitions. With his brother Manhar's support who was then a stage performer, Pankaj Udhas did his first stage performance and sang “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo.” audience applauded him and one of them rewarded him with Rs. 51.

After four years, he learnt playing tabla at the Sangeet Natya Academy. He received Bachelor of Science degree at Wilson College and received training from Master Navrang in Indian classical vocal. In 1972, this Celebrity got his first break to sing in the film Kamna. His interest in ghazals motivated him to learn Urdu to become a ghazal singer. He then moved to Canada, did some shows there and returned India to make a career as a singer.

In 1980, Pankaj Udhas released his first album Aahat and since then, he never looked back and as of 2011, over 50 albums of his were released. In 1986, he appeared in the film, Naam and in Ghayal (1990), his song, Mahiya Teri Kasam, was a huge hit. He continued playback singing for some films like Mohra, Saajan, and Yeh Dillagi etc. In 1987, his album Shagufta was the first to be released on compact disc. Years, later he began a talent hunt television program titled Aadab Aarz Hain and currently, Pankaj is making his acting debut in a Marathi film, Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha. He is married to Farida and Nayaab and Reva are their daughters.

Pankaj Udhas has several Achievements in his singing career in the form of awards which include Padmashree from the Indian Government, K L Saigal Award, Kalakar award, Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award, Indian Arts Awards Gala by the Mayor of the Jersey City, and many others. Pankaj is a Taurean as per his Taurus zodiac sign and he is loving, warm hearted and determined individual. Interest in art and experimenting in life are his positive qualities and extra possessiveness and jealous are his negative traits. According to his Horoscope, this year will be lucky for the singer particularly, on the career front. Family life will be fulfilling but health care is advisable. Recently, I shared Sonal Chauhan Horoscope.