Narendra Chanchal
Narendra Chanchal
(Age 80 Yr. )
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Religious Singer |
| Place | Namak Mandi, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Physical Appearance
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Family
| Parents | Father- Chet Ram Kharbanda |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Namrata Chanchal |
| Childern/Kids | Sons- Siddharth chanchal, Mohit Chanchal Daughter- Kapila Puri |
| Siblings | Brother- 6 Sister- 1 |
Narendra Chanchal was an Indian singer who specialized in religious songs and hymns. Besides several bhajans, Chanchal had also sung songs in Hindi films 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 Hindu 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 Bollywood song Beshak Mandir Masjid for the 1973 film Bobby and won Filmfare Best Male Playback Award. He made a mark in the world of devotional songs. He also earned honorary citizenship of the US state of Georgia.
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 Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, due to age-related illness.
Discography
| Song | Film | Year released | Language | Additional information |
| "Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo" | Bobby | 1973 | Hindi | Won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| "main benaam ho gayaa.." | Benaam | 1974 | Hindi | |
| "Baki Kuchh Bacha To Mahangayi Maar Gayi" | Roti Kapda Aur Makan | 1974 | Hindi | With Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh and Jaani Babu Qawwal |
| "MAIN HA JATT PUNJAB DA” | Dharam Jeet | 1975 | Punjabi | solo |
| "Vehrey Vich Vairi Vasde” | Yamla Jatt | 1977 | Punjabi | solo |
| "Fulla da banaia harr" | Jai Mata Di | 1977 | Punjabi | cameo appearance |
| Tu Ne Mujhe Bulaya | Aasha | 1980 | Hindi | With Mohammad Rafi |
| "Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hain Mata Ne Bulaya Hain" | Avtaar | 1983 | Hindi | With Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Do Ghut Pila De Sakia" | Kala Suraj | 1985 | Hindi | |
| "Huye Hain Kuchh Aise Wo Humse Paraye" | Anjaane | 1994 | Hindi | With Kumar Sanu and Sadhna Sargam |
Special appearance
Devotional Singer Special Appearance in Zee Tv , Television Serial 12/24 Karol Bagh for Jagdamba,Maa Ambe "JAGRAATA" (Maha Episode No 30), (Episode No 31)