Popular Bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal passes away at age 80
Popular bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal passed away on Friday in Delhi. He was 80 years old. Chanchal had been unwell for a long time, and died around 12 pm today due to age-related issues. He was also recently admitted to a hospital. Chanchal was well-known for singing religious songs and bhajans. May his soul rest in peace.
He had been hospitalized for two months
Sanjay Malik, Chanchal's concert organizer told The Indian Express, "His health hadn't been well for some time now. He had been admitted to the Apollo Hospital for two months. He had fallen quite weak. He breathed his last today (sic)."
Tributes pour in from all corners
Soon after the news broke, tributes started pouring in from all corners. Fans and fellow celebrities took to social media to offer condolences. Singer Daler Mehndi wrote, "Deeply saddened to learn that iconic and most loved #NarendraChanchal ji has left us for the heavenly abode. In prayers for his soul to rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family and legions of fans (sic)."
PM Modi tweets condolences
"Extremely saddened to hear the news of Narendra Chanchal ji's death. He made a mark in the world of devotional songs. My condolences to his family and fans (sic)," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
Saddened, wrote actor Ranvir Shorey
He also sang some popular movie songs
Apart from performing at live events for the most part of his career, Chanchal also sang a few film songs. Some of his songs such as Chalo Bulava Aaya Hai from the 1983 Hindi movie Avtaar and Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo from Bobby gained huge popularity. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Singer for Bobby.
A brief about Chanchal's life and career
Born in Namak Mandi, Amritsar in 1940, Narendra Chanchal had sung some popular devotional songs such as Ambe Tu Hai Jagadambe Kali, Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo, Ram Se Bada Ram Ka Naam, among many others. Last year, his song Kitthon Aaya Corona, themed on the coronavirus pandemic, had gone viral on social media.
