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Jagjit Singh

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  • Born 08 February 1941
  • Place of birth Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner State, British India(present-day Rajasthan, India)
  • Nationality India, British Raj, Dominion Of India
  • Occupation Composer, Singer, Entrepreneur, Songwriter
  • Spouse Chitra Shome ​(1969), ​
  • Education Kurukshetra University
  • Years active 1960-2011
  • Children 2
  • Genre Ghazal, Classical, Devotional, Folk, Bhajan

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ABOUT jagjit singh

Last Updated : 13 Feb 2025
Jagjit Singh: A Ghazal Maestro Jagjit Singh (1941-2011), born Jagmohan Singh Dhiman, was a pivotal figure in the Indian music scene, renowned for revitalizing the ghazal genre. His distinctive "bol-pradhan" style, emphasizing lyrical meaning and melody, resonated deeply with audiences. Singh's caree...

jagjit singh SONG

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  • Yeh Meri Family
  • Yeh Meri Family

    ( 2018 )

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  • Tum Bin II
  • Tum Bin II

    ( 2016 )

  • Saaun Da Mahina
  • Saaun Da Mahina

    ( 2016 )

  • Simran of Courage
  • Simran of Courage

    ( 2014 )

  • Midnight's Children
  • Midnight's Children

    ( 2012 )

  • Sat Sri Akal
  • Sat Sri Akal

    ( 2008 )

  • Kahaani Gudiya Ki...: True Story of a Woman
  • Kahaani Gudiya Ki...: True Story of a Woman

    ( 2008 )

  • Political Asylum
  • Political Asylum

    ( 2004 )

  • Veer Zaara
  • Veer Zaara

    ( 2004 )

  • Stop!
  • Stop!

    ( 2004 )

  • Joggers' Park
  • Joggers' Park

    ( 2003 )

  • Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
  • Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai

    ( 2003 )

  • Tum Bin
  • Tum Bin

    ( 2001 )

  • Mississippi Masala
  • Mississippi Masala

    ( 1991 )

  • Kaanoon Ki Awaaz
  • Kaanoon Ki Awaaz

    ( 1989 )

  • Billoo Baadshah
  • Billoo Baadshah

    ( 1989 )

  • Mirza Ghalib
  • Mirza Ghalib

    ( 1988 )

  • Aaj
  • Aaj

    ( 1987 )

  • Long Da Lishkara
  • Long Da Lishkara

    ( 1983 )

  • Saath Saath
  • Saath Saath

    ( 1982 )

  • Prem Geet
  • Prem Geet

    ( 1981 )

  • Nai Zindagi: Naya Jeevan
  • Nai Zindagi: Naya Jeevan

    ( 1979 )

  • Aavishkar
  • Aavishkar

    ( 1974 )

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JAGJIT SINGH NEWS

Javed Akhtar wrote iconic Jagjit Singh ghazal in 9 minutes, says inspiration behind 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha' was 'terror'

December 29, 2023 10:34 am

Javed Akhtar recalled how he wrote the now-famous 1942 A Love Story song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'.

Javed Akhtar recalls writing 'Tum Ko Dekha' in nine minutes, well past midnight, after he was down 'eight or nine pegs'

June 13, 2023 12:33 pm

Javed Akhtar said that his wife, Shabana Azmi, often jokes that if his producers knew how long he takes to write songs, they wouldn't pay him.

When Chitra Singh listened to Jagjit Singh's voice for the first time and hated it: 'Tauba...'

February 08, 2023 8:09 am

On Jagjit Singh's birth anniversary, here's an anecdote from the time when his wife Chitra Singh heard him sing for the first time.

When Jagjit Singh's father 'almost ended relationship' with singer for cutting hair and beard; he was barred from performance due to the new look

October 10, 2022 8:34 am

While Jagjit Singh's first record was being prepared for release, HMV asked for his photo that would be printed on it. This was when the late singer decided he doesn't want to be recognised as a Sikh singer who sings only Punjabi songs.

How Jagjit Singh made ghazals mainstream with simple Urdu lyrics and contemporary tunes

February 08, 2022 1:33 pm

On Jagjit Singh's birth anniversary, remembering the 'king of ghazals' and how he made his music sound fresh and contemporary for a younger generation.

Jagjit Singh was my guru, my life partner and above all my protector, writes Chitra Singh

October 10, 2021 9:30 am

Chitra Singh remembers Jagjit Singh on his 10th death anniversary. She writes that his admirers have demanded ‘Bharat Ratna for the supreme musician’.

When Jagjit Singh asked for Chitra's hand from her estranged husband: 'I want to marry your wife'

October 09, 2021 9:07 pm

On jagjit Singh's death anniversary, we take a look at the loving relationship ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh shared with his wife Chitra Singh.

Jagjit Singh was unhappy with his singing in Tum Bin's 'Koi Fariyaad,' Anubhav Sinha rejected 'sher' 81 times

July 14, 2021 8:39 am

Tum Bin's iconic ghazal "Koi Fariyaad" was dubbed several times by music maestro Jagjit Singh, until he felt convinced of his singing. The film was Anubhav Sinha's first Bollywood directorial.

PLAYLIST: Top 10 tracks of ghazal master Jagjit Singh

February 08, 2021 7:46 pm

From Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar to Tumko Dekha To Yeh Khayaal Aaya, here are 'Ghazal King' Jagjit Singh's ten masterful tracks.

Remembering Jagjit Singh whose name will forever remain synonymous with ghazals

February 08, 2018 12:04 pm

On Jagjit Singh's 77th birth anniversary we revisit a list of his popular ghazals which gave vent to the feelings of many lonely hearts. Among his most memorable numbers were "Tum itna jo muskara rahe ho", "Hosh walon ko khabar kya" and "Tum ko dekha toh yeh khayal aya" among others.

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