Jagjit Singh's 80th birth anniversary: 10 soulful tracks to remember the 'Ghazal King'

February 8, 2021, marks late Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh's birth anniversary. Born in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit Singh was an acclaimed Ghazal singer t just in India but globally. Popular for his silken and soothing voice, Jagjit Singh has crooned many widespre tracks reminiscent of Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho, Hotho Se Chhu Lo Tum, Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya among ors.

t only have been his ghazals soothing and enjoyable but ditionally straightforward to perceive. Unfortunately, singer suffered a brain haemorrh on September 23, 2011, and passed away on October 10 that same year, after staying in a coma for over two weeks. To remember golden line he has left behind, here's 10 of his most soulful tracks to listen to right here!

Shaam Se Aankh Nami Si Hai 

Jagjit Singh recorded Shaam Se Aankh Nami Si Hai with lyrical maestro Gulzar. It was part of Jagjit and Gulzar's collab album Marasim which was released in 1999. Veteran playback singer Asha Bhonsle also sang a rendition of this song in 1987.

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Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar 

Jagjit Singh sang Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar for 1982 Mahesh Bhatt drama film Arth, where entire soundtrack for film was composed by him and his spouse Chitra Singh. This film starred Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in le roles. song featured a romantic number between Shabana Azmi and Raj Kiran.

Koi Fariya 

Jagjit Singh sang Koi Fariya for Hindi romantic drama film Tum Bin (2001) that was directed by Anubhav Sinha.  ghazal sung by Jagjit Singh and composed by Nikhil Vinay is considered as one of greatest ghazals in history of Bollywood. lyrics were penned by Faaiz Anwar.

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Kiska Chehra

He sang track Kiska Chehra with Alka Yagnik for Hindi film Tarkieb which was released in 2000. song was written by Nidha Fazli. film starred Nana Patekar, Tabu, Shilpa Shetty, itya Pancholi and Milind Soman in le roles.

Tere Baare Mein Jab Socha Nahi Tha

Tere Baare Mein Jab Socha Nahi Tha was sung by Jagjit for his 2000 album Saher. lyrics were penned by Nawaz Deobandi. music video also featured Jagjit Singh where he sings about evergreen nature of love, and relishing in small moments that matter.

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Ya Nahi Kya Kya Dekha Tha

Ya Nahi Kya Kya Dekha Tha is yet ar one of Jagjit Singh's evergreen classic ghazals. song was a part of his album Saher released in 2000. lyricist for this song was Nazeer Baqari. 

Aaj Maine Apna Phir Sauda Kiya

Jagjit Singh collaborated with ar ghazal lyrical maestro Javed Akhtar for this timeless classic track. song was a part of album Soz released in 2002. song is quite moody, melodramatic, yet poignant for Jagjit and Javed's impressive harmony!

Ye Jo Zindagi Ki Kitaab Hai

Ye Jo Zindagi Ki Kitaab Hai is yet ar one of Jagjit Singh's melodious tracks from his acclaimed Ghazal album Saher (2000).  song was also part of soundtrack for Deepa Mehta romantic drama 1947: Earth (1999). Javed Akhtar wrote lyrics for this song and entire soundtrack.

Jagjit and Chitra Singh - Punjabi Tappe

Contrary to his im, Jagjit Singh even sang several fast numbers that included Punjabi tappe. Even during his concerts, he often joked in between his ghazals, keeping crowd lively. This song features Jagjit and his wife Chitra in ir heydays when y collaborated toger to sing at concerts and or venues apart from film soundtracks.

Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya 

This iconic song by Jagjit Singh was part of 1999 Hindi action drama film Sarfarosh.  ghazal was a major hit and lyrics of song was written by Nida Fazli.

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