82-year-old veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passed away on Monday. He was well known for his songs “Do Deewane Shaher Mein” and “Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga.”
Bhupinder Singh, a singer Dies: The vocalist, who was raised in Amritsar, Punjab, collaborated with many of the biggest names in the music business throughout the course of his five-decade career, including Mohammed Rafi, R. D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Bappi Lahiri.
82-year-old veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passed away on Monday. He was well known for his songs “Do Deewane Shaher Mein” and “Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga.”
His wife Mithali Singh stated he had been hospitalized for the past nine days and passed away late this evening from a heart attack.
She added that he passed away in a Mumbai hospital from problems brought on by COVID-19 and suspected colon cancer.
“He was hospitalized eight to ten days ago due to an infection in his urine. He tested positive for COVID-19 after tests were conducted on him. He died at around 7:45 p.m. after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and suspected colon cancer “According to Mitali Singh, a well-known vocalist.
Their son was born. The vocalist, who was raised in Amritsar, Punjab, collaborated with many of the biggest names in the music business throughout the course of his five-decade career, including Mohammed Rafi, R. D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Bappi Lahiri.
The songs that Singh was most known for are Duniya Chhute Yaar Na Chhute (“Dharam Kanta”), “Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Aasman” (“Sitara”), “Dil Dhoondta Hai” (“Mausam”), “Naam Gum Jayega” (“Kinara”), and “Do Diwane Shahar Mein” (Gharaonda). The husband-and-wife team has also performed on numerous hit tunes.
His work as a singer and guitarist for All India Radio in Delhi. He was summoned to Mumbai after being noticed by composer Madan Mohan at one of the All India Radio events.
With Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mahmood, and Manna Dey, he made his Bollywood singing debut in the 1964 Chetan Anand film “Haqeeqat,” which featured the Mohan composition “Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga.”
Two years later, “Rut Jawan Jawan Raat Mehrbaan” from the Khayyam-composed feature film “Aakhri Khat” became Bhupinder Singh’s debut solo song.
After getting married to singer Mitali in the 1980s, he stepped away from active playback singing. The pair frequently worked together and created personal records.
Bhupinder Singh not only performed playback singing but also played guitar on a number of well-known songs, including “Dum Maaro Dum,” “Chura Liya Hai,” “Chingari Koi Bhadke,” and “Mehbooba O Mehbooba.”
Many Bollywood stars and musicians expressed their sorrow at the singer’s passing on Twitter.
Vishal Dadlani, a singer, and composer of the music posted: “In memory of Bhupinder Singh Ji. a with a voice from a more amiable era. That he should do so, as he did so wonderfully in the song #NaamGumJaayega written by Gulzarsaab and composed by #RDBurman, is tragically poetic. Hamesha Yaad rahegi aur unki awaaz hi pehchaan hai.”
According to singer Mohit Chauhan, Bhupender Singh would never be replaced in the industry. He stated in a tweet, “Devastated. I adored this man dearly. What a voice! Amazing voice! What an expert guitarist! There will never be another #BhupinderSingh in the Hindi cinema music industry. Play that riff again up there!”
Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, also expressed sorrow at the passing of the well-known musician and noted that millions of music fans admired his voice. “With the passing of Bhupinder Singh, we have lost an artist whose voice was revered by audiences,” Shinde wrote in his condolence letter.” Several ghazals become legendary and unforgettable thanks to his voice. His songs will continue to stick in listeners’ heads “CM said.
Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, expressed his condolences on the passing of veteran singer Bhupinder Singh on Monday and said his contributions to music will always be remembered.
The Deputy Chief Minister posted on Twitter, “It was tragic to learn of the passing of seasoned playback singer Bhupinder Singh Ji. He provided us with a lot of beloved tunes with his talented voice. His contribution to the musical world will live on forever. My sincere sympathies go out to his family, friends, and supporters.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his sympathies for the singer’s passing after hearing the sad news.
“terribly saddened by the death of Bhupinder Singh Ji, a songwriter of enduring melodies. Many individuals connected with his works. My sympathies are with his family and supporters during this difficult time. Osho Shanti “Premier Modi tweeted.
