Singer Narendra Chanchal was known for his bhajans. (Photo: Express Archives) Popular bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal passed away on Friday. He was 80.
Sanjay Malik, who has been Narendra Chanchal’s concert organiser for the last 25 years, said the iconic Bhajan singer died on Friday at around 12 pm due to age-related issues. He shared with indianexpress.com, “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.”
Singer Daler Mehndi shared the news of his death on Twitter and 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.”
Chanchal was known for his religious songs and bhajans. Apart from performing at live events for a large part of his career, Chanchal’s songs like “Chalo Bulava Aaya Hai” from Avtaar and “Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo” from Bobby became immensely popular. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Singer for Bobby.
Singer Jaspreet ‘Jazim’ Sharma wrote on Instagram, “Rest in peace #narendrachanchal Sahab. You will be always alive for your contribution in Mŭsîc. May the departed soul rest in peace.”
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
Alvida Narender Chanchal ji 😭🙏 pic.twitter.com/AgaiKyXFpV
— Master Saleem (@1mastersaleem) January 22, 2021
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh also tweeted, “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”