Pankaj Udhas blended hope, despair with an uncanny brilliance: Some evergreen ghazals

The musical icon of an era, Pankaj Udhas enthralled legions of music lovers through his unique style. Born into a musically-inclined family Udhas was introduced into the world of music with lessons on tabla. However, he eventually discovered his forte was vocal and diverted all his attention to singing and then to ghazals.

He later entranced generations with his intoxicating melodies rendered in a dreamy and drowsy strain. Apart from the meditative effect, there is always an undercurrent of melancholy in his renditions.

A sustained tenor of pathos characterises his songs, which evoke a slew of emotions, including pain, loss, despair, solitude and romance and all embalmed by a soothing sense of hope.
Here is a list of a few evergreen Ghazals of Pankaj Udhas:

Chitthi Aai Hai

Thodi Thodi Piya Karo

Peene Walo Suno

Ek Taraf Uska Ghar

Dil Dhadakne Ka Sabab

Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera

Aap Jinke Kareeb Hote Hain

Aur Ahista

Deewaron Se Milkar Rona