Purushottam Upadhyay, a renowned singer, composer, and musician, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday (11 December 2024) at the age of 90. With a career spanning over six decades, Upadhyay left an indelible mark on Gujarati sugam sangeet.

• His compositions were sung by legendary artists like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Mohammed Rafi.
• Upadhyay was honored with Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar and the Padma Shri, made a lasting impact on the world of music.
• He won the hearts of audiences with timeless songs such as 'He Ranglo Jamyo', 'Divaso Judaina Jay Che', 'Ae Jaashe Jarur Milan Sudhi', and 'Kahu Chu Jawanine'.
• With compositions for over 20 films and 30 plays, Upadhyay's work reached beyond Gujarat fraternity.