Acclaimed Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away at Fortis hospital in Mohali in Punjab on Wednesday. He was 60. Sikander, who left behind a rich musical legacy, was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 positive and was under treatment for various ailments, including kidney damage. He died owing to multi-organ failure.

Known for his hit songs like Ek charkha gali de wich dha laya and Sanu ishq brandi char gayi, Sikander had made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with album, Roadways di Laari. He also acted in Punjabi films, including Jagga Daku. Sikander is survived by wife and sons -- Sarang and Alaap.

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Comedian Kapil Sharma, singers Mika Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, Harshdeep Kaur and composer Vishal Dadlani also posted tributes on Twitter.

Oh WAHEGURU

RIP #SardoolSikander Bhaji

PUNJABI MUSIC DI SHAAN pic.twitter.com/B0a4BMNNNI

— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) February 24, 2021

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— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) February 24, 2021

I can't believe #SardoolSikander -Saab has left us. This is heartbreaking and far too personal. :(

A true pioneer, he was the soul of humility & a wellspring of music. My condolences to the family, esp. to my brothers @AlaapSikander & @SarangSikander1. https://t.co/ppTTUIAau8

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 24, 2021

Bahut hi dukhad khabar... Saddened to hear about the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander Ji.
Huge loss to the music Industry. Prayers for his family #SardoolSikander #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/yCYmoYMxf9

— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) February 24, 2021

 

 

 

 

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"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."

Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander. He was recently diagnosed with #Covid19 and was undergoing treatment for the same. The world of Punjabi music is poorer today. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. pic.twitter.com/PDaELYIPbZ

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) February 24, 2021

(Source: Twitter)