Well-known Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander has passed away at Fortis hospital in Mohali in Punjab on Wednesday. He was 60 years of age.
His demise has left a rich musical heritage behind. He was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 infection and was undergoing treatment for various ailments, including kidney damage. While he was infected with the virus, he died owing to kidney related damage.
Some of his hit songs include — ‘Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya’ and ‘Sanu ishq brandi char gayi’. The singer had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, ‘Roadways di Laari’.
Besides his illustrious singing career, he also tried his hands in acting. He has acted in Punjabi films, including ‘Jagga Daku’.
“Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander,” Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said in a tweet.
“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.”
The Punjabi music industry has lost an icon in the demise of Sardool Sikander, said former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
“I pray for peace to the departed soul as well as strength to the bereaved family, friends and fans to bear this irreparable loss,” she said.
Sikander is survived by wife and sons — Sarang and Alaap.
