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Acclaimed Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away at Fortis hospital in Mohali near here in Punjab on Wednesday. He was 60.</p>
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Sikander, who left behind a rich musical legacy, was recently diagnosed Covid-19 positive and was under treatment for various ailments, including kidney damage. He died owing to multi-organ failure.</p>
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Known for his hit songs like &ldquo;Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sanu ishq brandi char gayi&rdquo;, Sikander had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, &#39;Roadways di Laari&#39;.</p>
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He also acted in Punjabi films, including <em>Jagga Daku</em>.</p>
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Sikander is survived by wife and sons — Sarang and Alaap.</p>
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The Punjab Chief Minister in his tweet said: &quot;Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander. He was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment. The world of Punjabi music is poorer today. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans.&quot;</p>
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The former Union Minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said, &ldquo;The Punjabi music industry has lost an icon in the demise of Sardool Sikander. I pray for peace to the departed soul as well as strength to the bereaved family, friends and fans to bear this irreparable loss.&rdquo;</p>
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<em>(IANS)</em></p>
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