Singer-Composer Bhupinder Singh Passes Away...By Mehak Reejonia

Known for his elegant ghazals and timeless tunes, Veteran Singer Bhupinder Singh passed away yesterday in a Mumbai hospital in the evening. He was best known as a playback singer and composer in the 70s and 80s Hindi films. His wife Mitali Mukherjee Singh and other fellow ghazal singers stated to PTI that “He was suffering from colon cancer and was diagnosed with Covid just a week ago”.

Possessing a distinct voice with a lot of depth, Singh’s renditions along with Gulzar’s poetic lyrics were a delight for the listeners. Some of his famous tunes includes ‘Dil Dhoondta Hai, ‘Naam Gum Jayega’, ‘Ek Akela Is Shaher Mein’, ‘"Karoge Yaad to Har Baat’, ‘Kabhi Kisi Ko Mukammal Jahan’ and so many more.

Various Bollywood celebrities paid a tribute to the legend. Posting an Instagram story, Ajay Devgn 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”.

The famous composer Vishal Dadlani also expressed his grief on twitter, “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

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also dedicated to the singer and wrote “Anguished by the passing away of Shri Bhupinder Singh Ji, who has given memorable songs for decades. His works struck a chord with several people. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti”.