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Indian pop icon and popular singer Usha Uthup's husband Jani Chacko Uthup passed away on Monday. The singer's husband's death was informed by his family, stating that Jani Chacko Uthup died on Monday in Kolkata. The family further said that Jani was sitting at home watching TV. Suddenly she started feeling uneasy, she was taken to the hospital on the spot but the doctors there declared her dead.
It was reported that he suffered a heart attack, which led to his death. Jani was Usha Uthup's second husband and was associated with the tea farming industry. Usha and Jani first met in the early 70s at Trinka, a popular restaurant in Kolkata. Apart from Usha, Jani also has two children. He has a son and a daughter. Jani Chacko Uthup's last rites will be performed on Tuesday.
Earlier this year, Usha Uthup was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award. She was given this honor for her contribution to the music world. Talking about receiving this honor, Usha, known as the queen of pop icons, told News18, 'This is an amazing moment. I am still unable to accept this feeling inside. I am grateful to the Government of India for recognizing my talent.
After the award ceremony, Usha said that she is missing her co-star Bappi Lahiri a lot. Bappi and Usha together have given many hit songs in Hindi films like 'Ramba Ho', 'Hari Om Hari' and 'Koi Yahan Nache Nache'. Remembering Bappi Lahiri, Usha had said, 'I am missing him a lot. I miss both him and RD Burman a lot.' Usha was awarded the Padma Bhushan at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President of India Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Home Minister Amit Shah.