Narendra Chanchal Passes Away: Madhur Bhandarkar, Daler Mehndi, Ranvir Shorey mourn the demise of the Bhajan singer

Popular Bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal passed away today in Delhi. He was one of the iconic Bhajan singers of the country. He was 80. According to Chanchal’s concert organiser, Sanjay Malik, the singer passed away at around 12 pm. Sanjay has worked with Narendra for the past 25 years and he revealed Chanchal’s cause of death was age-related issues.

According to a report by Indian Express, Sanjay revealed that the Bhajan singer was not well for quite some time. Chanchal was admitted at the Apollo Hospital for a couple of months. Sanjay said, “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.”

Chanchal’s songs, Chalo Bulava Aaya Hai from Avtaar and Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo from Bobby had become hugely popular. He had also bagged a Filmfare Award for Best Male Singer for Bobby.

Singer Daler Mehndi took to his Twitter handle and mourned Chanchal’s death.“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,” he 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. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/zXEBN07MbM

— Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) January 22, 2021

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh was also deeply saddened by Chanchal’s death. He 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.”

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 🙏🙏

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 22, 2021

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, Ranvir Shorey also mourned the demise of the Bhajan singer. You can check their tribute below:

Saddened to hear demise of Singer #NarendraChanchal ji , He will be remembered for his bhajans and some remarkable songs in Hindi films, My heartfelt condolences to his admirers and family. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/b4wpKfb17i

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 22, 2021

Alvida Narender Chanchal ji 😭🙏 pic.twitter.com/AgaiKyXFpV

— Master Saleem (@1mastersaleem) January 22, 2021

Saddened at the demise of vocalist Sh. Narendra Chanchal, singer of many iconic bhajans & Hindi film songs in history. His unique voice had the ability to pierce straight to a listener’s heart, making every listening experience an emotional & spiritual one. #RIP #respect 🙏🏽

— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) January 22, 2021

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Chanchal’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.

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