Legendary Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander passed away in Mohali, Punjab on Wednesday. He was 60 when he breathed his last. The demise of the singer has left the whole music industry in shock. Several singers on Wednesday took to their social media handles to express grief over the death of Sikander. Mourning the loss of the singer, actor Ayushmann Khurrana took to his Instagram story to repost singer Gurdas Maan’s tweet that read, “Utth gaye gwandho yaar rabba hun ki kariye. Bulleh, Shah Inayat bajo rahe uraar na paar, Rabba hun ki kariye. Punjabi Maa boli da sureela gayak, mehfil di Jaan, yaaran da yaar, Sardool Sikander punjab diyan paak fizawan vich Geet banke goonjda rahega!”Further praying for the departed soul, the Bollywood actor wrote, “Rest in peace Sardool saab!”
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh took to Twitter and mourned the celebrated singer's demise. He tweeted, "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. "Singer Jazzy B took to Twitter as he shared pictures with the late veteran singer and said that he is 'heartbroken' to know of the Sikander's demise. He tweeted, "Can't believe Sardool Bhaji left us! heartbroken !"The singer, widely known for tracks including 'Sanu Ishq Barandi Chad Gayi' and 'Ek Charkha Gali De Vich', had tested positive for coronavirus and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mohali.Sikander was a popular Punjabi folk and pop singer. He debuted in 1980 with the album 'Roadways Di Laari'. He had also acted in some Punjabi films including 'Jagga Daku'. He was born on 15 January 1961.