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Anu Malik recalls getting Pankaj Udhas to sing 'Kitabein Bahut Si'
Updated On: 26 February, 2024 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar
Anu Malik spoke to mid-day.com and recalled getting Pankaj Udhas and Asha Bhosle to sing his composition `Kitaben Bahut Si Padi Hain`
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Anu Malik and Pankaj Udhas
Pankaj Udhas`s demise has left a gaping hole in the Indian music industry. The singer was renowned for his soulful ghazals and playback singing in films. The news of Pankaj Udhas` death has sent shockwaves throughout the entire music industry. Music composer Anu Malik, too, was shocked to learn about Udhas`s sudden demise. "I knew he was ill but did not know he was serious. I tried calling him but he never got back," says Anu Malik while talking to mid-day.com.
However, Anu Malik has the fondest memories with Pankaj Udhas. He recalled getting the maestro to record the song `Kitaben Bahut Si Padi Hogi Tumne` even before it was used in the film `Baazigar` making is widely popular. Before it was used in the film, Pankaj Udhas and Asha Bhosle recorded the ghazal version composed by Anu Malik. "I was working on an album for Venus movie before Baazigar happened. I composed `Kitaben Bahut Si Padi Hogi Tumne` before I was signed for `Baazigar`. And at that time I had no work, no films. Then I asked Ratan Jain (head of Venus Movies) if he would listen to my song `Kitaben Bahut Si..` . He loved the poetry. He asked me whom do you have in mind as the singer. I said I feel it should be Pankaj Udhas as he is getting quite popular. He agreed."
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