What is the real name of Jagjit Singh?
He was born in a Punjabi Sikh family in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. At his birth, he was named Jagmohan. However, his devout Sikh father gave him a new name, Jagjit, on the advice of his ‘Guru.’
Why was Jagjit Singh successful as a ghazal singer?
Jagjit Singh was successful Ghazal singer because of his own style. It was Jagjit Singh who started the practice of paying lyricists a part of an album’s earnings. It was Jagjit Singh who offered Kumar Sanu his first break. On 23 September 2011, Jagjit Singh suffered a Brain Haemorrhage.
What is Jagjit Singh’s contribution to Indian radio?
While in Jalandhar, Jagjit Singh joined All India Radio (AIR). AIR had put him in the class of B grade artists and allowed him 6 live music segments a year for small payments. While in Jalandhar in 1962, he composed a welcome song for the visiting president of India, Rajendra Prasad.
How did Jagjit Singh meet his future wife Chitra?
It was at one such jingle recording that he met his future wife, Chitra, who was at the fag end of a bad marriage. In December 1969, Chitra divorced her husband and married Jagjit Singh. Their marriage was a very simple ceremony that cost them just ₹30 and lasted just 2 minutes.
What happened to Jagjit Singh’s son Vivek Singh?
In 1990, Vivek (Jagjit Singh and Chitra’s son) died in a road accident at the age of 18. This came as a profound shock to Jagjit and Chitra Singh.
Is Jagjit Singh married to Chitra Singh?
In December 1969, Chitra divorced her husband and married Jagjit Singh. Their marriage was a very simple ceremony that cost them just ₹30 and lasted just 2 minutes. Between 1965 and 1973, Jagjit had 3 solo EPs, 2 duet EPs with Chitra, and 1 “SuperSeven” (a 20-minute format that has disappeared).
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