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Did you know Pankaj Udhas wanted to become a doctor?
Updated On: 26 February, 2024 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pankaj Udhas Death: The ghazal maestro did not always want to become a singer. Here`s how he kept his passion for medicine alive
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Pankaj Udhas
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26 after suffering from prolonged illness, his family has said in a statement. The singer was known for his soulful ghazals and playback singing in films. He was one of the most popular ghazal singer in the country and will always be remembered for his immense contribution to the field of music.
But did you know he did not always want to become a singer? His initial ambition was to become a doctor and had said that he is the general physician of his family. Speaking to Mid-day in an interview some years ago, the singer had said, "Many people feel that I dreamt of becoming a singer from my childhood days. But that’s not true. I wanted to be a doctor. Trust me, I was preparing for it in right earnest. But then, I became a singer and my dream remained unfulfilled. But I am still passionate about medicine and medical science. I stay updated with all the new developments in the field. In fact, I am a self-proclaimed 80 per cent doctor and the general physician of my family."
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