Narendra Chanchal (16 October 1940 – 22 January 2021) was an Indian singer who specialized in religious songs and

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. Besides several '' bhajans,'' Chanchal had also sung songs in

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as well. He was the singer of many iconic bhajans & Hindi film songs in history. Some of the popular devotional songs sung by Narinder Chanchal include: ''Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hai, Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye, Ambe Tu Hai Jagadambe Kali, Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo, Ram Se Bada Ram Ka Naam'' among others.

Personal life

Chanchal was born in a religious Punjabi

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family in Namak Mandi, Amritsar on 16 October 1940. He grew up in a religious atmosphere which inspired him to start singing bhajans and aartis. He married Namrata Chanchal in 1976. He has 1 daughter named Kapila Puri married to Hemant Puri & 2 Sons named Siddharth Chanchal & Mohit Chanchal. His Grandchildren are Aadya, Hemang, Arya, Kyra.

Career

After years of struggle, Chanchal sang a

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song ''Beshak Mandir Masjid'' for the 1973 film

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and won

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. He made a mark in the world of devotional songs. He also earned honorary citizenship of the US state of

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. Chanchal has released a biography called ''Midnight Singer'' which narrates his life, struggles and hardships leading to achievements. He visited Katra Vaishno Devi every year on 29 December and performed on the last day of the year.

Death

Chanchal died at age 80 on 22 January 2021 at

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in New Delhi, due to age-related illness.

Discography

Special Appearance

Devotional Singer Special Appearance in Zee Tv , Television Serial

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for Jagdamba,Maa Ambe "JAGRAATA" (Maha Episode No 30), (Episode No 31)

References

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* * 1940 births 2021 deaths Filmfare Awards winners Punjabi people Punjabi Hindus Musicians from Amritsar Singers from Punjab, India 20th-century Indian singers 20th-century Indian male singers Bollywood playback singers Indian male playback singers {{India-musician-stub