Renowned Bhajan Singer Narendra Chanchal Dies Due To Prolonged Illness; PM Narendra Modi, Lata Mangeshkar Mourn The Loss
Singer Narendra Chanchal Dies Due To Prolonged Illness
Updated : January 22, 2021 04:24 PM IST
Narendra Chanchal the renowned devotional singer died in New Delhi at the age of 80. Known for his musical legacy in devotional music, Chanchal was in the hospital for the past three months owning to some health complications and passed away on Friday afternoon.
The singer whose bhajans and albums were widely loved is being mourned by the entertainment fraternity at large today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined those mourning Narendra Chanchal’s death and posted a tweet as a tribute to the late singer.
In Hindi, the Prime Minister wrote, “ Deeply saddened after hearing of popular bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal. With the vigor of his voice, he made his distinct identity in the field of devotional songs. In this hour of grief, my condolences are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >लोकप्रिय भजन गायक नरेंद्र चंचल जी के निधन के समाचार से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। उन्होंने भजन गायन की दुनिया में अपनी ओजपूर्ण आवाज से विशिष्ट पहचान बनाई। शोक की इस घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएं उनके परिजनों और प्रशंसकों के साथ हैं। ओम् शांति!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2021
Lata Maneshkar and Daler Mehndi led the music fraternity in mourning the huge loss to the music fraternity. Actor Ranvir Shorey, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, cricketer Harbajan Singh also tweeted their condolences on hearing the unfortunate news.
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >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. ? pic.twitter.com/zXEBN07MbM
— Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) January 22, 2021
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >मुझे अभी पता चला की बहुत गुणी गायक, मातारानी के भक्त नरेंद्र चंचल जी का आज स्वर्गवास हुआ. ये सुनके मुझे बहुत दुख हुआ.वो बहुत अच्छे इंसान थे,ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें.मैं उनको विनम्र श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करती हूँ.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) January 22, 2021
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >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 ??
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 22, 2021
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Saddened at the demise of vocalist Sh. Narendra Chanchal, singer of many iconic bhajans & Hindi film songs in history. His unique voice had the ability to pierce straight to a listener’s heart, making every listening experience an emotional & spiritual one. #RIP #respect ??
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) January 22, 2021
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Saddened to hear demise of Singer #NarendraChanchal ji , He will be remembered for his bhajans and some remarkable songs in Hindi films, My heartfelt condolences to his admirers and family. Om Shanti ? pic.twitter.com/b4wpKfb17i
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 22, 2021
Apart from devotional music, Chanchal also sang a few songs in Bollywood films. His song Beshak Mandir Masjid' from the 1973 film Bobby had also earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Playback singer.