Legendary singer Bhupinder Singh, best known for singing classics like “Naam Gum Jayega” and “Dil Dhoondta Hai”, died at a hospital on Monday night. He was 82.

Mitalee Singh, his wife and a noted singer, told PTI that he 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,” she told PTI.

In a career spanning over 5 decades, Bhupinder Singh had worked with the biggest names of the music industry including Mohammed Rafi, RD Burman, Madan Mohan, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Gulzar to Bappi Lahiri, among others.

Some of his hit songs include “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.

Apart from playback singing, he was also the guitarist on several popular tracks, including “Dum Maaro Dum”, “Chura Liya Hai”, “Chingari Koi Bhadke” and “Mehbooba O Mehbooba”, among others.

According to Atoz Net Worth, the singer’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 milli0on. 

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief over the death of the noted singer.

Shinde, in his condolence message, said, “With the demise of Bhupinder Singh, we have lost an artist whose voice was revered by audiences.”

“His voice made several ghazals immortal and unforgettable. His songs will continue to resonate in the minds of the audiences,” the CM said.