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Narendra Chanchal

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Narendra Chanchal
Born(1940-10-16)16 October 1940
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Died22 January 2021(2021-01-22) (aged 80)[1]
New Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationSinger
Years active1973–2021
Spouse(s)
Namrata Chanchal
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(m. 1976⁠–⁠2021)​

Narendra Chanchal (16 October 1940 – 22 January 2021) was an Indian singer who specialized in religious songs and hymns. Besides several bhajans, Chanchal had also sung songs in Hindi films as well. He was the singer of many iconic bhajans & Hindi film songs in history.

Some of the popular devotional songs sung by Narinder Chanchal include: Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hai, Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye, Ambe Tu Hai Jagadambe Kali, Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo, Ram Se Bada Ram Ka Naam among others.

Personal life[]

Chanchal was born in a religious Punjabi Hindu family in Namak Mandi, Amritsar on 16 October 1940.[2] He grew up in a religious atmosphere which inspired him to start singing bhajans and aartis. He married Namrata Chanchal in 1976. He has 1 Daughter named Kapila Puri married to Hemant Puri & 2 Sons named Siddharth Chanchal & Mohit Chanchal. His Grandchildren are Aadya, Hemang, Arya, Kyra.

Career[]

After years of struggle, Chanchal sang a Bollywood song Beshak Mandir Masjid for the 1973 film Bobby and won Filmfare Best Male Playback Award. He made a mark in the world of devotional songs. He also earned honorary citizenship of the US state of Georgia.

Chanchal has released a biography called Midnight Singer which narrates his life, struggles and hardships leading to achievements. He visited Katra Vaishno Devi every year on 29 December and performed on the last day of the year.

Death[]

Chanchal died at age 80 on 22 January 2021 at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, due to age-related illness.[3][4]

Discography[]

Song Film Year released Language Additional information
"Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo" Bobby 1973 Hindi Won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer
"main benaam ho gayaa.." Benaam 1974 Hindi
"Baki Kuchh Bacha To Mahangayi Maar Gayi" Roti Kapda Aur Makan 1974 Hindi With Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh and Jani Babu
"MAIN HA JATT PUNJAB DA” Dharam Jeet 1975 Punjabi solo
"Vehrey Vich Vairi Vasde” Yamla Jatt 1977 Punjabi solo
"Fulla da banaia harr" Jai Mata Di 1977 Punjabi cameo appearance
Tu Ne Mujhe Bulaya Aasha 1980 Hindi With Mohammad Rafi
"Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hain Mata Ne Bulaya Hain" Avtaar 1983 Hindi With Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor
"Do Ghut Pila De Sakia" Kala Suraj 1985 Hindi
"Huye Hain Kuchh Aise Wo Humse Paraye" Anjaane 1994 Hindi With Kumar Sanu and Sadhna Sargam

Special Appearance[]

Devotional Singer Special Appearance in Zee Tv , Television Serial 12/24 Karol Bagh for Jagdamba,Maa Ambe "JAGRAATA" (Maha Episode No 30), (Episode No 31)

References[]

  1. ^ "Narendra Chanchal death: Bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal". The Times of India. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Narendra Chanchal Death: 'चलो बुलावा आया है' फेम सिंगर नरेंद्र चंचल का निधन, हर साल जाते थे वैष्णों देवी". abplive.com. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Singer Narendra Chanchal passes away". The Indian Express. New Delhi. 22 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal dies at 80". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 January 2021.

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