Anup Jalota breaks down at Pankaj Udha’s funeral

Mumbai, Feb 27 : Singer and musician Anup Jalota broke down as he paid tributes to his yaar Pankaj Udhas at the latters residence, calling it a ‘personal loss’.

Anup was present at the residence -- 6A, Hill Side on Tuesday to pay last respects to the Padma Shri awardee.

Speaking to the media persons, Anup got emotional and said: "Its very difficult to forget him.For people it is Pankaj Udhas who has gone, for me -- I have lost a yaar.We have spent a beautiful time together -- singing ghazals and songs.

I dont understand the person who has worked his entire life for cancer patients, died due to cancer."

He said he is sad and hurt as it feels he has lost a family member.

“We used to meet, eat food together, sing songs everywhere even on our world tours.Its a personal loss for me.May his soul rest in peace," Jalota said.

Pankaj, who passed away after his battle with cancer, was given a state funeral in Mumbai.

The band and troops gave him a hero’s farewell.

His mortal remains were wrapped in Tricolour at his residence, 6A, Hill Side in Mumbai.

The funeral was held at the Hindu crematorium in the Worli area of Mumbai.

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