Jagjit Singh passes away.

Newpunter · 10th October 2011, 16:39

Jagjit Singh was my favourite singer. I remember when I was in college and watched him sing a Bhajan on TV. I was instantly hooked and have been listening to his songs ever since. Infact, for the past few months, his songs from 'Arth' and 'Prem Geet' have been on my playlist everyday. The world has lost a great singer today. May his soul Rest In Peace. We will miss you a lot :( .

noopster · 10th October 2011, 17:30

This is sad news, though somewhat expected since he was in critical condition for a while following a brain haemorrage. I watched Jagjit Singh live at IIM Bangalore some years ago: it was very close to where I was living at the time and the tickets were virtually given away, so took my wife and parents along as well. An inimitable voice- nobody could match the amount of dard (pain) in his vocals- and quite the entertainer as well, I was pleased to find out! RIP.

Gautam Misra · 10th October 2011, 18:23

Jagjit Singh lives on.....with:

(a) Woh Khat Ke Purze Uda Raha tha
(b) Chitthi Na Koi Sandesh
(c) Tumko Dekha to ye Khayal Aaya
(d) Ye Tera Ghar
(e) Tum Itna jo Muskara Rahe Ho
(f) Jeevan Kya Hai
(g) Apni Marzi Se
(h) Sarakti Jaye Rukh Se Naqab
(i) Hum To Hain Pardes Mein
(j) Baat Niklegi To Phir Door Tak
(k) Woh Kagaz Ki Kashti
(l) Maine Dil Se Kaha (Silsilay)
(m) Hoton Se Choo Lo Tum
(n) Hoshwalon Ko Khabar
(o) Agar Hum Kahe Aur Woh Muskura De
(p) Ab Mein Ration Ke Qataron
(q) Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar

And the list goes on....

anjan_c2007 · 10th October 2011, 20:31

His was the first name that would come up on our minds, when the word "Ghazal" in the present day scenario was cited. It was perhaps his propriety that he very rightfully earned and also deserved, in our country as the modern day King of Ghazals.
The singer has made a vast contribution in the field of music by way of his rendition of ghazals and more ghazals for the mass audiences. His songs were so easy to follow and hum and one also wished he or she could listen to them all day long.
A terrible and irreparable loss indeed ! You will be very badly missed Jagjitji!

SwiftSD · 10th October 2011, 21:51

His contribution would always be remembered. RIP Jagjit Singh.

You would be missed.

rsjaurr · 10th October 2011, 22:31

A terrible news for music lovers.For someone who has been listening to his songs/gazals for almost two decades, its a heartbreaking news.He brought the gazals to common man otherwise gazals are not meant for everyone.He had so much pain in his voice,no wonder his best composition were sad songs/gazals like chithi na koi sandes.
My favorites albums were hindi movies Saath/Arth and Shiv Batalvi compositions in Punjabi e.g.Shikra yaar.During the audio cassettes era I always bought Saath/Arth cassette everytime I lost it.He was probably not his usual self ever since his only son died in accident in Mumbai few years back.

RIP Jagjit! you will be alive in our hearts forever!

Bluengel180 · 10th October 2011, 23:03

sarfarosh ghazal,hosh waalon - YouTube

doxinboy · 11th October 2011, 01:35

After visiting Mirza Ghalib's home in Chandni Chowk, the best experience I had in bringing back the couplets of Ghalib alive was through Mr.Singh's redention. There is this short serials he produced for Doordarshan on the life of Ghalib, that is how I would like to remember him. RIP

anujmishra · 11th October 2011, 09:07

Jagjit Singh this song belongs to you. We really love your golden voice.

Jagjit Singh-Chithi Na Koi Sandesh - YouTube

VW2010 · 11th October 2011, 11:41

A great artist. But he lost my respect after his baseless comments on Rehman. A great person would acknowledge another great and not belittle him.

Ali · 11th October 2011, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by VW2010

A great artist. But he lost my respect after his baseless comments on Rehman. A great person would acknowledge another great and not belittle him.

Well those were his views, we can just agree or disagree on them.
R.I.P Jagjit Sahab, you will be missed by the world.

Someone on Facebook posted," Looks like Steve Jobs couldnot fix God's iPOD, he called Jagjit Singh for a Live Performance".

namit · 11th October 2011, 13:30

Sad news indeed.

He was the only Indian Ghazal maestro / legend / king.

chevelle · 12th October 2011, 01:15

God called Steve Job's so that he could get an ipod. Then He called Jagjit Singh to put gazal's in it. So unfair.

R.I.P Jagjitji.

akj53 · 12th October 2011, 22:39

One of the fast vanishing tribe of Indian music legends. He had his original style, deep sonorous voice and best he used to sing with feeling in his voice and that's why his compositions "dil me utar jaate the" I have been his long time fan although could not get the opportunity to see him perform. His one CD is my constant companion in my Altis and keeps us cool in the maddening chaos of NCR.

Javed Akhtar rightly said that he was one of the greatest because despite singing very less in films, he was so popular.

Bhagwan unki atma ko shaanti de.

pranabgohain · 1st April 2018, 22:28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkYoFXIzl9g

I know I'm late, but here's a little tribute I did for the master.

10th October 2011, 16:39	#31
Newpunter BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 744 Thanked: 336 Times	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. Jagjit Singh was my favourite singer. I remember when I was in college and watched him sing a Bhajan on TV. I was instantly hooked and have been listening to his songs ever since. Infact, for the past few months, his songs from 'Arth' and 'Prem Geet' have been on my playlist everyday. The world has lost a great singer today. May his soul Rest In Peace. We will miss you a lot :( .
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10th October 2011, 17:30	#32
noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,239 Thanked: 12,905 Times View My Garage	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. This is sad news, though somewhat expected since he was in critical condition for a while following a brain haemorrage. I watched Jagjit Singh live at IIM Bangalore some years ago: it was very close to where I was living at the time and the tickets were virtually given away, so took my wife and parents along as well. An inimitable voice- nobody could match the amount of dard (pain) in his vocals- and quite the entertainer as well, I was pleased to find out! RIP.
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10th October 2011, 18:23	#33
Gautam Misra BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bhubaneshwar Posts: 222 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Jagjit Singh lives on..... Jagjit Singh lives on.....with: (a) Woh Khat Ke Purze Uda Raha tha (b) Chitthi Na Koi Sandesh (c) Tumko Dekha to ye Khayal Aaya (d) Ye Tera Ghar (e) Tum Itna jo Muskara Rahe Ho (f) Jeevan Kya Hai (g) Apni Marzi Se (h) Sarakti Jaye Rukh Se Naqab (i) Hum To Hain Pardes Mein (j) Baat Niklegi To Phir Door Tak (k) Woh Kagaz Ki Kashti (l) Maine Dil Se Kaha (Silsilay) (m) Hoton Se Choo Lo Tum (n) Hoshwalon Ko Khabar (o) Agar Hum Kahe Aur Woh Muskura De (p) Ab Mein Ration Ke Qataron (q) Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar And the list goes on....
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10th October 2011, 20:31	#34
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,374 Thanked: 20,815 Times View My Garage	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. His was the first name that would come up on our minds, when the word "Ghazal" in the present day scenario was cited. It was perhaps his propriety that he very rightfully earned and also deserved, in our country as the modern day King of Ghazals. The singer has made a vast contribution in the field of music by way of his rendition of ghazals and more ghazals for the mass audiences. His songs were so easy to follow and hum and one also wished he or she could listen to them all day long. A terrible and irreparable loss indeed ! You will be very badly missed Jagjitji! Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 10th October 2011 at 20:37.
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10th October 2011, 21:51	#35
SwiftSD BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kolkata Posts: 108 Thanked: 65 Times	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. His contribution would always be remembered. RIP Jagjit Singh. You would be missed.
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10th October 2011, 22:31	#36
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. A terrible news for music lovers.For someone who has been listening to his songs/gazals for almost two decades, its a heartbreaking news.He brought the gazals to common man otherwise gazals are not meant for everyone.He had so much pain in his voice,no wonder his best composition were sad songs/gazals like chithi na koi sandes. My favorites albums were hindi movies Saath/Arth and Shiv Batalvi compositions in Punjabi e.g.Shikra yaar.During the audio cassettes era I always bought Saath/Arth cassette everytime I lost it.He was probably not his usual self ever since his only son died in accident in Mumbai few years back. RIP Jagjit! you will be alive in our hearts forever! Last edited by rsjaurr : 10th October 2011 at 22:32.
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11th October 2011, 01:35	#38
doxinboy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 187 Thanked: 886 Times	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. After visiting Mirza Ghalib's home in Chandni Chowk, the best experience I had in bringing back the couplets of Ghalib alive was through Mr.Singh's redention. There is this short serials he produced for Doordarshan on the life of Ghalib, that is how I would like to remember him. RIP
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11th October 2011, 11:41	#40
VW2010 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: electricity Posts: 2,764 Thanked: 3,413 Times	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. A great artist. But he lost my respect after his baseless comments on Rehman. A great person would acknowledge another great and not belittle him.
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11th October 2011, 13:30	#42
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 402 Thanked: 55 Times	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. Sad news indeed. He was the only Indian Ghazal maestro / legend / king.
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12th October 2011, 01:15	#43
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Re: Jagjit Singh passes away. God called Steve Job's so that he could get an ipod. Then He called Jagjit Singh to put gazal's in it. So unfair. R.I.P Jagjitji.
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12th October 2011, 22:39	#44
akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	One of the fast vanishing tribe of Indian music legends. He had his original style, deep sonorous voice and best he used to sing with feeling in his voice and that's why his compositions "dil me utar jaate the" I have been his long time fan although could not get the opportunity to see him perform. His one CD is my constant companion in my Altis and keeps us cool in the maddening chaos of NCR. Javed Akhtar rightly said that he was one of the greatest because despite singing very less in films, he was so popular. Bhagwan unki atma ko shaanti de.
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