Mad Max films, has died in a car crash at the age of 85.The stunt performer’s death was announced by his son Leroy, who revealed that his father hit a tree while driving alone near his home on the coast of New South Wales, Australia.Leroy described his father as a “legend”, adding that he died “very happy”. He told the Daily Mail Australia: “He died in very high spirits and he was very motivated.”Page had a long career in the world of stunt performing, and regularly worked with Mad Max director George Miller.Having performed memorable stunts in the original Mad Max (1979) and third movie Beyond Thunderdome (1985), Page reunited with Miller for forthcoming film Furiosa, the Anya Taylor-Joy-led prequel which focuses on a younger version of Charlize Theron’s character from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).Some of Page’s other notable credits include The Stuntmen, Kung Fu Killers, and The Man From Hong Kong, in which he served as a double for James Bond star George Lazenby.One of Page’s frequent collaborators Trenchard-Smith paid tribute to the stuntman on his blog, praising him for being able to “deliver Hollywood-level action and mayhem”.
Pankaj Udhas, Renowned Indian Ghazal Singer, Dies at 72
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Naman Ramachandran Pankaj Udhas, the Indian singer renowned as an exponent of the ghazal form of musical poetry, died in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 72. Udhas’ daughter Nayaab revaled the news via an Instagram post: “With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness.” Udhas debuted with ghazal album “Aahat” in 1980.
Several hit albums followed, including “Mukarar” (1981), “Tarrannum” (1982) “Mehfil” (1983), “Pankaj Udhas Live at Royal Albert Hall” (1984), the album release of his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, “Nayaab” (1985) and “Aafreen” (1986). In a country where songs from films enjoy primacy, Udhas gained a vast new fan following with the release of Mahesh Bhatt’s hit film “Naam” (1986) where he sang “Chitthi Aayee Hai,” and appeared as himself at a concert set in a Hong Kong auditorium. Hit songs in several Bollywood films followed, including “Dayavan” (1988), “Gawaahi” (1989), “Ghayal” (1990), “Saajan” (1991) and “Mohra” (1994) among many others.
In addition, Udhas composed songs for the Bollywood films “Aurat Pair Ki Juti Nahin Hai” (1985) and “Ek Hi Maqsad” (1988). In 2006, Udhas was accorded the Padmashree, one of India’s highest civilian honors, for services to the field of ghazal music, and his charitable work. “We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul.
He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my various interactions with him over the years. His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled.
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