It is a tragedy that Pankaj ji went so soon. I always thought he was fit, and he looked good. I was moved by many of his songs, especially those of the ’80s, when we were young. His tracks like Chitthi aayi hai were a rage. He brought several ghazals into the framework of film music as well, and not many could do that.

I have been an avid listener of his music for many years. We always remember him as someone who sang with poise and created a huge fan following.