But admirers all over the world have been demanding the Bharat Ratna. He protected not only me but also became a "son" to my parents with his love and caring. Jagjit Singh was and is my guru, my life partner, friend and above all, my protector. His energy continues to live and communicate silently with people, be it through his soothing voice or just by wonderful memories. Compassion, complete honesty, spiritual awareness, intelligence and unconditional love for everyone and everything in the universe. Jagjit Singh’s life encompassed a hoard of other qualities beyond music, composition and singing. The world lost one unique human and a supreme musician. Tune in today to stay updated with all the latest news and headlines from the world of entertainment.MUMBAI: This day ten years ago Jagjit Singh was taken away from us to merge with the divine energy of the universe. Republic World is your one-stop destination for trending Bollywood news. Now follow your favourite television celebs and telly updates. Get the latest entertainment news from India & around the world. After his demise in 2014, the Government of India released two stamps in honour of Ghazal king Jagjit Singh.Īlso Read: Punjab Closed After 14 Students, 3 Teachers Test Positive For Virus He passed away on the October 10 at Lilavati, Mumbai.ġ5. Jagjit Singh suffered a brain haemorrhage on September 23, 2011, and was in a coma for two weeks. It was Jagjit Singh who started the practice of paying lyricists a part of an album's earnings.ġ4. The Ghazal King was a enthusiast and also liked betting on track racing and stock markets.ġ3. In the year 2003, Jagjit Singh was awarded India's third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.ġ2.
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Jagjit Singh is the only composer and singer to have lent his voice to songs written by former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.Īlso Read: 'We Will Stage Demonstration': Leader Demands Restoration Of Internet Servicesġ1. Jagjit Singh made a strong comeback post his son's demise and gave the world some of his best works like Sajda with Lata Mangeshkar, Silsilay with Javed Akhtar and Marasim with Gulzarġ0. Jagjit Singh's relationships and family dynamics took a turn when his 20-year-old son Vivek died in a crash in 1990 leaving his parents devastated.ĩ. As per an Outlook report, Jagjit Singh's Beyond Time was the first album which had an Indian singer recording a purely digital CD album in 1980.Ĩ. Jagjit Singh reached the peak of his popularity in the 80s' when in the year 1982, the tickets for his concert Live at Royal Albert Hall were sold out in just three hours.ħ. Jagjit Singh and his wife Chitra got married in 1969 in a two-minute wedding ceremony that cost them Rs 30.Ħ.
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He used to do live concerts for AIR Jalandhar six times a year. In his initial days in Mumbai, Jagjit Singh used to make a living by composing jingles and performances at weddings.Īlso Read: A R Rahman, Jagjit Singh And Other Popular Indian Musicians Who Received Global Fameĥ. Jagjit Singh’s first recording was at the Jalandhar All India Radio station 52 years ago.
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He credits Jagjit Singh the reason for his career taking off.Ĥ. Kumar Sanu shared his experience with the press in a 2015 interview. He helped Kumar Sanu get his first break with Kalyanji Anandji. Singh stated that they even lacked the facility of running. Jagjit Singh, as a child, used to study by the light of lanterns as there was no electricity in his. However, at the same time, he encouraged him to learn as well.Ģ.
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His father wanted him to become a bureaucrat and pursue engineering. According to IMDb, Jagjit Singh's real name was Jagmohan Singh Dhiman. On his 80th birth anniversary, let's take a look at some lesser-known facts of the melodious ghazal singer.Īlso Read: Unseen Pic Of The Day: Jagjit Singh And Gulzar's Pic Will Take You Back In Time Facts about late Jagjit Singhġ. Regarded as "The Ghazal King", Jagjit Singh died on October 10 in 2011. His songs like Hontho Se Chhoo Lo Tum, Tum Ko Dekha and Meri Zindagi Kisi Aur Ki Mere Naam Ka Koi Aur Hai, are evergreen hits. February 8 marks the 80th birth anniversary of the late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. In his entire journey as a singer, Jagjit Singh has more than 40 private albums to his credit and has lent his voice for innumerable Bollywood films, calming the souls and captivating the lovers.