Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas has given music lovers many lovely songs to cherish. Besides releasing his solo albums, the singer additionally music Bollywood songs which can be carved within the reminiscence of the viewers. Some of the chartbusters to his credit score are “Chhithhi Aayi Hai”, “Na Kajre Ki Dhar”, “Chandi Jaisa Rang”, “Jiye toh jiye kaise”, and “Chupke Chupke Sakhiyon Se”, But, not many know that Pankaj Udhas gave Bollywood not just some soulful songs however he additionally introduced actor John Abraham to the fore. Also, the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan earned his first wage at a Pankaj Udhas live performance.
Udhas signed Abraham for his music “Chupke Chupke Sakhiyon Se”, which gave the actor a platform to showcase his expertise early on in his profession. And, that is why the actor holds the singer in excessive regard. John as soon as advised IANS, “I look at sir (Pankaj Udhas) as a mentor because when I came into this industry as a model, the first person who graciously accepted me in his music video was sir.”
The actor had additionally credited Udhas for his success in the identical interview, “With Chupke Chupkehe is the one man who is more than responsible for my success.”
Abraham gained the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt and after that includes in a number of music movies throughout his modeling days, he made his Bollywood debut with the 2003 movie Jism. While the Mahesh Bhatt movie was a success, it was solely after the 2004 movie Dhoom that Abraham discovered a spot for himself within the Hindi movie business.
Not simply Abraham, Pankaj Udhas, unknowingly although, was additionally the supply of Shah Rukh Khan’s first wage. He labored as an usher at a Pankaj Udhas live performance and was paid Rs 50 as wage. He used the cash to journey to Agra by prepare.
In an earlier interview with PTI, whereas selling his movie Raees, SRK shared, “I’ve traveled some lengthy distances after I was youthful. I did one, after I received my first incomes from Pankaj Udhas live performance, I used to be an usher. We received Rs 50, so we went to Taj Mahal, saved cash.”
Today, on his 71st birthday, we want the music maestro a cheerful birthday.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
