Lata Mangeshkar, Daler Mehndi, Harbhajan Singh and others mourn demise of veteran singer Narendra Chanchal

New Delhi: Noted singer Narendra Chanchal died on Friday (January 22). Several celebrities like veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, Vishal Dadlani, Daler Mahendi and others expressed condolences on the death of the ‘Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hain Mata Ne Bulaya Hain’ singer. 

Taking to Twitter, this is what Mangeshkar tweeted in Hindi: 

  — Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) January 22, 2021

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh's tweet read:

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

Music composer Vishal Dadlani tweeted, “Shri #NarendraChanchal ji will be remembered forever through the songs he sang. I doubt anyone will ever walk up to Vaishnodevi without hearing his voice resounding through the hills.” 

Shri #NarendraChanchal ji will be remembered forever through the songs he sang. I doubt anyone will ever walk up to Vaishnodevi without hearing his voice resounding through the hills.  — VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 22, 2021

 ‘Tunak Tunak Tun’ singer wrote that he is saddened to hear the news and expressed condolence. “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 and legions of fans.” 

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 and legions of fans. pic.twitter.com/zXEBN07MbM — Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) January 22, 2021

Celebrity chef Kunal Kapoor said that for him Chanchal’s name was synonymous for ‘jagaratas’. He added that Chanchal will always be remembered for his religious songs. 

Have a look at Kunal’s tweet:

A name that is synonymous to me when I think of Jagaratas. Narendra Chanchal Ji will always be known for his religious songs and bhajans. Will never forget his Mata Vaishnodevi Bhajans. May his soul rest in peace. #NarendraChanchal #NarendraChanchalji #RIP #jagaran #bhajan pic.twitter.com/BvWLnIlY7k — Kunal Kapur (@ChefKunalKapur) January 22, 2021

This is how other celebrities paid tribute to the veteran singer:

Saddened at the demise of vocalist Sh. Narendra Chanchal, singer of many iconic bhajans & Hindi film songs in history. His unique voice had the ability to pierce straight to a listener’s heart, making every listening experience an emotional & spiritual one. #RIP #respect  — Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) January 22, 2021

Saddened to hear demise of Singer #NarendraChanchal ji , He will be remembered for his bhajans and some remarkable songs in Hindi films, My heartfelt condolences to his admirers and family. Om Shanti  pic.twitter.com/b4wpKfb17i

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 22, 2021

The 76-year-old veteran singer died following health complications. He died around 12:15 pm at Apollo Hospital on Friday, as per PTI report. Chanchal was admitted to the south Delhi hospital on November 27, 2020 and died from brain complications, sources added.