Legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh's music continues to resonate with listeners even after his passing away in 2011. On the occasion of the ghazal maestro's 83rd birthday, here's looking at some of his most iconic songs that are etched in ours hearts forever. Jagjit Singh Birthday: From ‘Hothon Se Chhulo Tum’ to ‘Koi Fariyaad’, 5 Most Iconic Songs of the Ghazal Maestro.
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Paying tribute to Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh on his 80th birth anniversary with his soulful tracks
February 8, 2021 marks the 80th birth anniversary of Ghazal maestro late Jagjit Singh. Born in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit Singh revived and popularised Ghazals not just in India but also in the world. Popular for his silken and soothing voice, Jagjit Singh has crooned many popular tracks such as Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho, Hotho Se Chhu Lo Tum, Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya and many more. Not only were his ghazals soothing and relaxing, but also easy to understand. Unfortunately, the singer suffered a brain hemorrhage on September 23, 2011 and passed away on October 10 after staying in coma for over two weeks.
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Jagjit Singh Birth Anniversary: From Wo Kagaz Ki Kashti to Ek Pyar Ka Nagma - Top 10 soulful tracks of the Ghazal Samrat
Born on 8th February 1941, Jagjit Singh sung numerous timeless ghazals. Here are a few of his biggest hits.
Jagmohan Singh Dhiman, popularly known as Jagjit Singh was born on 8th February 1941 in Bikaner, Rajasthan. He gained worldwide acclaim and popularity for his contribution in the field of music.
Jagjit started his professional career back in 1961 with All India Radio, Jalandhar station. He was trained by a visually impaired master named Pandit Chagan Lal Sharma. He went on to attain training in Khayal, Dhrupad, Thumri and other Hindustani Classical Vocal Traditions from Ustad Jamal Khan.