Usha Uthup.
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Indian pop icon Usha Uthup’s husband Jani Chacko Uthup died in Kolkata on Monday, their family said. Jani, 78, complained of discomfort while watching TV at their residence. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead, they said.

Jani Chacko died of a massive cardiac arrest, they added. Jani, the second husband of Usha, was associated with the tea plantation sector. They first met at the iconic Trincas in the early ’70s.

Besides Usha, Jani Chacko Uthup is survived by a son and a daughter. The last rites will be held on Tuesday, the family said. Usha was recently conferred with the Padma Bhushan award.