Ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday morning after prolonged illness. Pankaj tied the knot with Farida in 1982 and the couple have two daughters–Nayab and Reva. The singer had previously opened up about his love story and had called it a ‘struggle’. Pankaj also revealed how Farida offered him monetary support in tough times and also called her an ‘independent thinker’.
Pankaj had said in an interview with DNA that he met Farida in 1979 and explained how they had a courtship period of three years. “Those were days of struggle,” he said, adding that Farida’s presence brought him luck. Pankaj was ‘struck’ by Farida’s honest laughter and he said that she was flying for Air India that time.
The music maestro said, “I come from a family of landlords in Gujarat. Farida comes from a traditional Parsi family. So there was resistance from both sides. But I wanted to marry only with our parents’ blessings. I decided to meet her father — a retired police officer possessing a licensed gun. He reluctantly agreed saying, ‘If you think you can be happy, then go ahead.’ We got married on February 11, 1982.”
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Pankaj Udhas had also revealed how Farida used to help him in his tough times. He said, “While I was launching my first album, I ran short of a few thousand rupees. Farida didn’t have money either. We weren’t married then. But the next day she handed over the sum to me. She had borrowed it. Nothing can match this ever. We’ve promised each other that no matter how much we argue, we’ll never fight over religion.”
The late singer had described Farida as an independent thinker and a good administrator. He said that she helped select his verses and guided him during album launches, also offering critique. Despite being asked if she feels insecure about his fame, Farida confidently expressed her faith in him.
Farida said, “I want Pankaj to be my husband for seven janams. Very few men appreciate the contribution of a woman in their lives. He is one of them. That has seen us through.”
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