Chandigarh, Feb 24: Acclaimed Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away at Fortis hospital in Mohali near here in Punjab on Wednesday. He was 60.
Sikander, who left behind a rich musical legacy, was admitted to the private hospital on January 19 in a serious condition with complaints of low oxygen levels.
He was diabetic and was recently treated for Covid-19, said the hospital in a statement.
He had undergone renal transplant in 2016 and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in 2003.
Known for his hit songs such as 'Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya' and 'Sanu ishq brandi char gayi', Sikander had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, 'Roadways di Laari'.
He also acted in Punjabi films, including 'Jagga Daku'.
Sikander is survived by wife and sons -- Sarang and Alaap.
The Cabinet condoled his demise with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announcing that his government will...
Sikander, who left behind a rich musical legacy, was admitted to the private hospital on January 19 in a serious condition with complaints of low oxygen levels.
He was diabetic and was recently treated for Covid-19, said the hospital in a statement.
He had undergone renal transplant in 2016 and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in 2003.
Known for his hit songs such as 'Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya' and 'Sanu ishq brandi char gayi', Sikander had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, 'Roadways di Laari'.
He also acted in Punjabi films, including 'Jagga Daku'.
Sikander is survived by wife and sons -- Sarang and Alaap.
The Cabinet condoled his demise with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announcing that his government will...
- 2/24/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Chandigarh, Feb 24: Acclaimed Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away at Fortis hospital in Mohali near here in Punjab on Wednesday. He was 60.
Sikander, who left behind a rich musical legacy, was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 positive and was under treatment for various ailments, including kidney damage. He died owing to multi-organ failure.
Known for his hit songs like 'Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya' and 'Sanu ishq brandi char gayi', Sikander had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, 'Roadways di Laari'.
He also acted in Punjabi films, including 'Jagga Daku'.
Sikander is survived by wife and sons -- Sarang and Alaap.
"Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander," Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said in a tweet.
"He was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment. The world of Punjabi music is poorer today.
Sikander, who left behind a rich musical legacy, was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 positive and was under treatment for various ailments, including kidney damage. He died owing to multi-organ failure.
Known for his hit songs like 'Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya' and 'Sanu ishq brandi char gayi', Sikander had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, 'Roadways di Laari'.
He also acted in Punjabi films, including 'Jagga Daku'.
Sikander is survived by wife and sons -- Sarang and Alaap.
"Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander," Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said in a tweet.
"He was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment. The world of Punjabi music is poorer today.
- 2/24/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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