Acclaimed Bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal dies at 80, celebs offer their last respects

Indian singer Narendra Chanchal, best known for religious songs and hymns breathed his last today afternoon at the age of 80. According to a Punjab Kesari, report, the veteran singer was  not keeping well and was receiving treatment since the past three months. On Twitter, Sufi singer Master Saleem and cricketer Harbhajan Singh paid their last respects to Narendra Chanchal and remembered the "iconic" singer. "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 Singh 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 🙏🙏

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 22, 2021

Born in a religious Punjabi family in Namak Mandi, Amritsar in 1940, Narendra Chanchal provided vocals to songs such as Beshak Mandir Masjid (Bobby, 1973), Baki Kuchh Bacha (Roti Kapda Aur Makan, 1974) and Huye Hain Kuchh Aise (Anjaane, 1994).For Beshak Mandir Masjid, Narendra Chanchal won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award. He also earned honorary citizenship of the US state of Georgia. Narendra Chanchal also released his autobiography Midnight Singer.