Published 19:37 IST, October 10th 2020
Unseen pic of the day: Jagjit Singh and Gulzar's pic will take you back in time
It is veteran singer Jagjit Singh's death anniversary today. Here's an unseen picture of Jagjit Singh, Gulzar and Jagjit's wife Chitra Singh
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King of Gazals, Jagjit Singh is widely regarded as one of most influential Ghazal singers in country. It is Jagjit Singh's death anniversary today. A fanp of celebrated singer recently shared an unseen photo of his from 90s. Take a look at Jagjit Singh's rare photo.
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Jagjit Singh's unseen picture
Jagjit Singh was a critically acclaimed Ghazal singer and composer. His music, even today, is popular among Indian audiences. Jagjit Singh passed away in 2011 on October 10. To commemorate his 9th death anniversary, a fan p shared an unseen picture of celebrated singer from early 90s. Lyricist Gulzar and Jagjit Singh's wife Chitra Singh also feature in picture.
Im Source: Gazal Samrat Jagjit Singh on Instagram
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picture is from 1993 when Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh went to America. It is from a party where Gulzar was also present. In picture, Jagjit and Gulzar are dancing while Jagjit's wife Chitra Singh is looking straight into camera. Singh is wearing a black blazer while Gulzar is sporting a salmon pink blazer.
Jagjit Singh and Gulzar were good friends. y created history with songs y collaborated on. y have created a wide range of songs when Jagjit was at peak of his career. ir songs like Kainat Chale, Zindagi Kya hai, Phoolon ki Tarah, among many ors, received widespre critical acclaim. ir album Koi Baat Chale h become immensely popular in 2006 when it was released.
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More about Jagjit Singh
Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh sang for ir first-ever album Unforgettable after getting married. y received a great response for album but Ghazal industry was dominated by Pakistani artists in late 1970s and thus he found it difficult to establish his niche in music industry at that time. Later, he started receiving offers for vertising jingles and songs. He soon gained popularity after singing in Bollywood films and releasing his own albums.
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In 2003, he was awarded Pma Bhushan. His songs such as Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayal Aaya, Hoshwalon Ko Khabar kya, Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum, Woh Kagaz ki Kashti, and many ors garnered him a huge fan following across globe. Jagjit Singh suffered a brain haemorrh and died in 2011.
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19:37 IST, October 10th 2020