Singer Narenda Chanchal passes away, Bollywood pays tribute

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Singer Narendra Chanchal, who redefined popular devotional singing in India, is no more. According to reports, Narendra Chanchal died on Friday in the city. He was 80.</p>
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Celebrities like Lata Mangeshkar, Daler Mehndi and Madhur Bhandarkar have paid tributes to the late singer.</p>
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Chanchal shot to fame with his 'Jagran' hits in the 70s and the 80s, particularly songs dedicated to Sherawali Mata. His ode to Sherawali Mata <em>Chalo bulava aaya hai</em> continues to be popular till date. Chanchal is best known for his live performances.</p>
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The singer also made a mark in Bollywood. He is known for rendering the title song of the 1974 Amitabh Bachchan film <em>Benaam</em>, composed by R.D. Burman. In the same year, he also sang <em>Mehngai mar gayi</em> for the film <em>Roti Kapda Aur Makaan</em>. He also famously sang <em>Beshak mandir masjid todo</em> in Raj Kapoor's 1973 superhit film <em>Bobby</em>, starring Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. He also sang <em>Tu ne mujhe bulaya</em> with Mohammed Rafi for the hit 1980 film <em>Aasha</em>.</p>
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Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar expressed her grief over his demise, tweeting: "He was a very good human being." She hoped he rests in peace.</p>
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Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani shared that "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".</p>
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Actor Manoj Bajpayee tweeted: "What a singer with such inspiring voice. singing your songs now in your memory. God bless your soul with peace."</p>
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Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: "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."</p>
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Singer Daler Mehndi also felt "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".</p>
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Honouring the singer, actor Ranvir Shorey said: "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."</p>
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<em>(IANS)</em></p>
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