Renowned Ghazal Singer Bhupinder Singh when did passes away?

16th July 2022

17th July 2022

18th July 2022

19th July 2022

Correct Answer : 18th July 2022

Renowned ghazal singer "Bhupinder Singh", known for crooning classics like "Naam Gum Jayega" and "Dil Dhoondta Hai", died on Monday(18th July 2022) due to suspected colon cancer and COVID-19-related complications at a city hospital, his wife Mitali Singh said.

During his decades-long journey in the film industry, the singer came to be best known for songs like "Do Diwane Shehar Mein", "Ek Akela is Shehar Mein", "Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Aasman", "Duniya Chhute Yaar Na Chhute" and "Karoge Yaad Toh", among others.

According to Mitali Singh, herself a noted singer, the veteran artist was admitted to the hospital following a urine infection, wherein he was diagnosed with COVID-19.

"He was admitted to the hospital eight to ten days ago as he had some infection in the urine. After tests were performed, he tested positive for COVID-19. He passed away at around 7.45 pm due to suspected colon cancer and had COVID-19".

Born : 6 February 1940

Died : 18 July 2022.

Source : NDTV

Published On : July 19, 2022

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