Jagjit Singh - Ghazal Singer of The Modern Times
Jagjit Singh is one of the most famous Ghazal singers of the modern times. He is
often called the brand ambassador of Indian Ghazals. In an era where the current
generation is headed towards rock and hip hop music, it is refreshing to see them
cherish Jagjit Singh Ghazals as well.
Personal Profile of Jagjit Singh
He was born in Ganganagar located in Rajasthan on 8th February, 1941. His father
Sardar Amar Singh Dhiman was a Government official and his mother Sardarni Bachchan
Kaur had a religious family background.
Jagjit Singh has sung many songs for Hindi movies. Popular films include Arth, Saath
Saath, Premgeet, Tum Bin, Sarfarosh, Dushman and Tarkeeb. Jagjit Singh has proved
himself as a genius as he brings out the true meaning of Mirza Ghalib's poetry by
singing them as melodious Ghazals.
Devotional Songs - Peaceful To Hear
His transition from the 90's till date has been absolutely marvelous as he has moved
towards much more melodious and meaningful Ghazals.
He has even sung many devotional songs. Albums such as Maa, Hare Krishna, Hey Ram...Hey
Ram, Ichhabal and also Man Jeetai Jagjit in Punjabi, put him in the league of Bhajan
singers such as Mukesh, Hari Om Sharan, Yesudas, Anup Jalota and Purushottam Das
Jalota.
Awards
In 2003, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours.
In 2006 he was also awarded Teacher's Achievement Awards.
Jagjit Singh Songs Catalog