Late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, whose 72nd birth anniversary is Friday, has topped a list of popular singers of the genre. According to Google Search Trends, Jagjit Singh was people's first choice - both in India and abroad, when it came to songs, lyrics, and mp3s of ghazals. ...
10:38 AM, Feb 08, 2013
Ghazal singer duo Bhupinder and Mitali Singh will perform a tribute concert in memory of late maestro Jagjit Singh on his 72nd birth anniversary Friday. The concert, 'Ek Ehsaas - A Legendary Tribute Concert for Jagjit Singh', will also witness a performance by popular flautist Runo Mazumdar. It will be held at the Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion East, here. ...
10:21 AM, Feb 08, 2013
Jagjit Singh looks at you with his calm eyes from the Google doodle on his 72nd birth anniversary. ...
05:48 AM, Feb 08, 2013
Mumbai: Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali says he will pay a tribute to late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh on the latter's birth anniversary Feb 8 next year. Ghulam Ali celebrated his 71st birthday here Wednesday along with his son Aamir Ali, and revealed his plans for Jagjit Singh's birth anniversary at the event. "It is his (Jagjit Singh) birthday that day. They are saying it will be legend to legend,...
03:09 PM, Dec 06, 2012
New Delhi: In what may prove to be a major embarrassment for the Punjab Police, IG Prisons Jagjit Singh was caught on camera bowing before former Akali minister Bibi Jagir Kaur who is in jail for forcible abortion of her daughter. Ironically, IG Jagjit Singh had been given the task of investigating the alleged VIP treatment being given to the former SGPC chief in jail. But he was seen standing...
01:16 PM, Jul 16, 2012
Gulzar was joined by actress Vidya Balan for the evening which also had the poet reciting Ghalib's verses. ...
07:57 PM, Feb 17, 2012
This week on Music Maestro, we look back at the golden years of the legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh. ...
12:55 PM, Feb 12, 2012
New Delhi: Born on February 8, 1941 Jagjit Singh was one of the most popular singers in the country. Ghazal industry was dominated by Pakistani singers when Singh entered the industry. Because of his golden voice and dedication, Jagjit Singh soon became one of the most loved ghazal singers. Apart from his music albums, Jagjit Singh lent his voice to many Bollywood songs as well. Singh suffered a cerebral hemorrhage...
06:43 PM, Feb 07, 2012
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I was introduced to ghazal early in life. Though I was six years old, I took to Jagjit Singh much more than any of my ...
08:14 PM, Oct 11, 2011
Mumbai: Singer Jagjit Singh was cremated at Chandanwadi electric crematorium in Mumbai today. The ghazal maestro has been survived by his wife Chitra Singh. The cremation draw several celebrities as well. Jagjit Singh died at the age of 70 after being treated for brain hemorrhage since he was admitted to Lilavati hospital on 23 September 2011. He underwent two surgeries during his hospitalization in Lilavati hospital. He was on the...
02:32 PM, Oct 11, 2011
Mumbai: To be able to interact with Jagjit 'Ghazal King' Singh, one has to pass what seems like a validity test set up by him. He tossed a few questions about his co-performer Ghulam Ali, the Ghazal legend from Pakistan, and himself towards us. We might have answered satisfactorily because Singh (who seemed like he'd got up on the wrong side of the bed) finally agreed to be interviewed. Generations...
12:43 PM, Oct 11, 2011
Lyricist Javed Akhtar said that Jagjit Singh made ghazals accessible to the common man. ...
11:32 PM, Oct 10, 2011
Pankaj Udas featured with Jagjit Singh in two albums, 'Together' and 'Forever'. ...
10:25 PM, Oct 10, 2011
Prominent Ghazal Singer Jagjit Singh passed away on Monday morning at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. ...
04:41 PM, Oct 10, 2011
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At peace I feel, when I listen to the melody, 'Tere baare mein jab socha nahi tha' and so many such timeless pieces by ghazal ...
01:38 PM, Oct 10, 2011
Famous lyricist Javed Akhtar on Monday says that Jagjit Singh has tremendous following and a lot of people begin and end their day with his ghazals. ...
01:03 PM, Oct 10, 2011
New Delhi: A soft ghazal in the background, a calm voice of Jagjit Singh singing it, and the world became a peaceful place. That was the magic created by the voice of the ghazal maestro. Being a singer, composer, activist and entrepreneur, Jagjit Singh was a versatile personality. He sung in several languages including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Nepali. For someone who entered the arena at a time when Pakistani...
12:49 PM, Oct 10, 2011
Mumbai: Legendary singer Jagjit Singh passed away today morning. He suffered brain hemorrhage last month. He was admitted in the Lilavati hospital. His myriad of fans including Bollywood actors, directors and singers are saddened with the news. This what they posted on Twitter... Akshay Kumar Saddened to know 'The Ghazal King', Jagjit Singh is no more. Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho, this song makes me misty-e... Karan Johar I...
12:43 PM, Oct 10, 2011
