Bhupinder Singh passes away: Ajay Devgn pens a heartfelt note for the veteran singer

Renowned ghazal singer Bhupinder Singh, who had also provided playback to several Hindi film songs, passed away on Monday at the age of 82. As soon as the news broke out on social media, his fans and well-wishers started pouring in, offering heartfelt eulogies. Even a few Bollywood celebs like Ajay Devgn, Vishal Dadlani, and Shekhar Suman have paid tributes on their respective Instagram handles.

The Singham actor shared a photo of the singer on his Instagram story and wrote, “Deeply saddened about the demise of Bhupinder ji. His voice brought joy to millions and had a uniqueness. Condolences to his family. RIP Bhupinder ji, Om Shanti” 

Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani took to Twitter to express his grief and wrote, “In memoriam #BhupinderSingh ji. A with a voice from a gentler time. Tragically poetic that he should follow Lataji, as he did so beautifully in the song #NaamGumJaayega composed by #RDBurman and written by Gulzarsaab. Unki awaaz hi pehchaan hai, aur hamesha yaad rahegi.” 

In memoriam #BhupinderSingh ji.

A with a voice from a gentler time.

Tragically poetic that he should follow Lataji, as he did so beautifully in the song #NaamGumJaayega composed by #RDBurman and written by Gulzarsaab.

Unki awaaz hi pehchaan hai, aur hamesha yaad rahegi. pic.twitter.com/JilqT43XaE

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) July 18, 2022

Shekhar Suman tweeted, “Dil dhoondta hai phir wohi fursat ke raat din..the man with the velvet voice..Bhupendra Singh is no more…RIP” 

Dil dhoondta hai phir wohi fursat ke raat din..the man with the velvet voice..Bhupendra Singh is no more…RIP?

— Shekhar Suman (@shekharsuman7) July 18, 2022

Reportedly, the singer was hospitalised at Criticare Hospital in Andheri and he breathed his last this morning at 7:45 pm. He is survived by his wife Mitali Singh and son Nihal Singh. Bhupinder Singh’s wife Mitali Singh confirmed the tragic news to Indian Express. She said, “He passed away on Monday and the funeral will be held mostly on Tuesday. He had a colon ailment.”

May his soul rest in peace!

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