Jagjit Singh, a legendary name in the field of Ghazal and Devotional Singing, is indisputably one of the most talented artists of India. This name has been ringing in the ears of millions of music lovers for many years. For four decades now he has been conjuring up magic with his music and enthralling audiences the world over.
Jagjit Singh was born on 8th February 1941 to simple parents in Sriganganagar. Rajasthan. Actually named Jagmohan at birth his devout Sikh father rechristened him Jagjit on the advice of his Namdhari guru. Jagjit’s early years were spent in Bikaner, where his father was posted as a public works department employee. Jagjit’s father got him to train under a blind teacher. Pandit Chhaganlal Sharma, and later, under Ustad Jamal Khan of the Senia gharaana (a school of traditional Hindustani music). Jagjit Singh’s proficiency spread beyond Ghazals and He established himself in the arena of film music as well as devotional singing.
The multifaceted genius lent his mellow tones to Bhajans and came out with several devotional albums namely Hey Gobind Hey Gopal. Maa, Sanwara, Hey Ram, Shiva and others. Like Ghazals. Jagjit Singh sings Bhajans like a human breathes. It comes so naturally to his that one could not be thought of, without the other. His voice is so mystical, full of infinite possibilities. He continues to enthrall his audiences the world ever with fresh albums and lending his inimitable vocals to film soundtracks.
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