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Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away
Posted on: 10/Oct/2011 12:08:08 AM
Renowned Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Mumbai`s Lilavati Hospital last week, passed away on Monday (October 10).
Born on February 8, 1941, Jagjit Singh was a singer, composer, activist and entrepreneur. He has sung in several languages including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Nepali.
Unlike other ghazal singers, Singh did not hesitate in lending his voice for films. His voice ruled during early 80``s in films like Prem Geet, Saath Saath and Arth. However, his major work is spread over more than 60 filmy and non filmy albums.
