Legendary Punjabi singer Kuldeep Manak has died today after a short battle with pneumonia, it has been reported. The renowned singer had just celebrated his 62nd birthday on November 15th.
Ustad Kuldeep Manak had been suffering from kidney problems for some time, but was admitted to hospital in Ludhiana in the Punjab last week and was reportedly diagnosed with pneumonia.
The news was reported on BizAsia.co.uk this morning, and the singer’s Wikipedia page also states that Kuldeep Manak passed away on November 30th 2011, however there is yet to be any official word from the family or Kuldeep’s management to confirm the news of his passing.
Ustad Kuldeep Manak’s illustrious career in music began when the 17-year-old was chosen to sing alongside famed vocalist Seema in 1968. This proved to be Kuldeep’s lucky break and he went on to forge a successful career in the music industry racking up hit singles and albums and collaborating with other artists. During the bhangra star’s heyday in the 1980’s and 1990’s be developed a reputation for singing the traditional Punjabi genre of music known as Kaliyan.
Despite being in his 60’s, Ustad Kuldeep Manak’s desire to sing never faded and his most recent project saw him collaborate with established bhangra artist, Jazzy B on his new album Maharajas.
News of Kuldeep Manak’s sad demise is still filtering though to the Asian music world, however we anticipate the death of the legendary singer will have a huge impact on the Punjabi music industry as Manak’s talent inspired a generation of new artists.
Indian version of Michael Jacson has sadly passed away you will be missed
ustad kuldip manak rip from a true punjabi son your voice was heard by millions around the world you were the father to the music industry you will be sadly missed your voice will never be forgotten you will still be singing in our hearts forever rest in peace ustad ji.
IS D MISAAL SDA KAYM RAHU……………………..
A great loss to all may you R.I.P
A legend who live on forever
Your voice and memories will live on forever
Your name will live on forever.
its really a sad news for d punjabi world…………his whole family is suffering from a big shock as he’z ma neighbour…….may his soul get into peace n may god get him in his feet’s_______!
MANAK ALWAYS IN OUR HEART, I DON ‘T REMEMBER SINCE , I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO MANAK.
Very sad news indeed. RIP ਮਾਣਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ।
ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਸੁਰੀਲੇ ਬੋਲਾਂ ਨੇ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਬਚਪਨ ਤੋਂ ਹੀ ਮਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੋਰੀਆਂ ਵਾਂਗ ਸਕੂਨ ਦਿਤਾ ।
RIP ਮਾਣਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ।
ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਤਕ ਆਪਦੇ ਬੋਲ ਗੂੰਜਦੇ ਰਹਿਣਗੇ ।
we will never forget u
Rest in peace x
I love too much manak g ics teran de fankaar roz roz born Nahum hundae kio kae mappae tenu ghat roungae bhutae roungae dila de janiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Chad jayaegi jado eh jag fanii mapae tenu ghat roungae bhutae roungae dila de janiiiiiiiiiiiiii mera pind rahon kol hae te I love manak g too much and fhis is the big loss for us sai g UNA nu charna wich thaaaa deniiiiii
Kuldip manak, was legendary, is still legandary, and always will be, Kuldip manak heart might be beating , but his soul is still alive and living ! He will never be forgotten xxxxxx BARELOVE !!!!!!!!! rip
* not be beating
It was very shocking new to all punjabies in India and Abroad. He leaves his own Identity in punjabi culture. we all remember him for ever. His voice and Mr, surjit bindrakhia voice , was one of the greatest
voice in the world. They were god gifted person to our Punjabi language. May God bless to his soul in
haven and his family.
legend R.I.P
long live ustad kuldeep manak make wahaguru ji bless his soul. he will never be forgotton god bless ustad ji R.I.P kuldeep manak WJKK WJKF
Rip “chal sath vich chal dekhawa tera wadhya yaar paya”… Hun kaun gau ga eh maanak saab..???meinu boht dukh ho reha …rabb kare tusi swarag jao te jald hi murke koi janm leyo..miss u …love u more than anything…
A tragic loss to lover of Punjabi music. Will be sadly missed.
This v. Very sad.he gold of punjab
As a young teen, I was tried to understand his songs and the deep meaning behind them. I was just thinking about him the other night in trying to get him to come to my wedding. When I woke up this morning to check facebook, I just couldnt believe it. Most shocking news after Bindrakhia. Ustaad Kuldeep Manak will always and FOREVER be who I heartly admire. I will always remember his lyrics, his songs, his debuts to every punjabi’s heart out there. I wonder how Yudhvir and Jazzy B are feeling right now. When he wakes up and trying to look at what he has new to teach them, when he isnt there the next day. I just humble and pray that his family, fans and every punjabi can get through this tragic loss. We love you Kuldeep Manak, you will always be a legend to punjabi industry. Hope baba ji helps your son get through this. May god bless your soul.</3
R.I.P Kuldeep Manak you will be always remembered as the king of kaliya da badshaw
kuldip manak g zindabad
God Give peace to his sould..his voice..was a specially given by God to him. He really used..it touched the hearts of core of people. I remember listening to him ..singing close to my home in Ludhiana..with Shokeen Jatt. he really impressedand touched
tere tille to soorat deendi aa heer di
o so sad i luv kuldeep manak
Manak Saab you will always shine as the brightest star in the Punjabi voice bank. You will never die or fade up from our hearts. You will never reborn never die. You are a true son of Punjabiyat. You are the real ‘Amber da Tara’ of my world! Every good habits, character or punjabiyat I possess is because I have imbibed from your teaching songs since I have sense. I pray to Almighty to give peace to this noblest departed soul and courage to lakhs of Punjabi to bear this irrepairable loss. I will always miss you sir.
we cant forget u. ur always in our mind n hearts…..we miss u all.
i will miss his wonderfull voice and no one can replace him, i was born and raised in Fiji islands but i loved his old songs back from 1980 . Your songs will be for ever in my mind -miss you manak god bless your soul.
I NEVER FORGOT MANAK .I MISSING YOU ALL THE TIME. I WILL MISS HIS WONDERFULL VOICE AND NO ONE CAN REPLACE HIM .YOU WILL NEVER REBORN NEVER DIE.YOU WILL ALIVE ALL THE TIME.YOUR VOICE WILL BE STAY TILL ALL WORLD WILL BE STAY.ALL WORLD IS VERY SAD WITH WET EYES TODAY.WE LOVE YOU MANAK. I NEVER GOT SHOCK LIKE THIS BEFORE IN MY LIFE. JIS ADAMI NE DILA TE RAJ KITA HOWE HO KADE MARDA NAI.YOU WILL BE ALWAYS IN OUR HEART WE ALWAYS MISSING YOU.I LOVE YOU MANAK.YOUR NAME AND VOICE WILL BE LIVE ON FOREVER. I CAN FORGOT EVERY THING BUT I NEVER FORGOT MANAK. I LOVE YOU MANAK.
i never forgot kuldip manak very good singer on the word