Jagjit Singh News

A Unique Jugalbandi By Jagjit Singh & Gulzar

2009-10-07T23:32:00.001-07:00

Jagjit Singh LiveEvent : A Unique Jugalbandi By Jagjit Singh & Gulzar Location : Chowmahalla Palace, Khilwat, 20-4-236, Motigalli, Hyderabad Date : Oct 11, 2009Time : 07:00 PMClick here to book tickets

New Bollywood directors have no sense of music

2009-09-15T04:50:00.001-07:00

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh believes that present day Bollywood music lacks depth as today`s filmmakers have no understanding of music and literature."Modern filmmakers have no interest in music and literature, moreover they don`t want to understand it. All they want to do is to earn money by selling sex and violence," the singer told reporters.The musician also rues the fact that gazhals, which

Jagjit Singh Live in Concert on 11th September at Siri Fort, Delhi

2009-09-02T23:55:00.001-07:00

Aarzoo Jagjit Singh Live In Concert On 11 September 2009 atSiri Fort Auditorium, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi"Aarzoo" - is a special initiative by Smile Foundation and Sh. Jagjit Singh, to enlighten the lives of millions of underprivileged children in India . . Come watch the ghazal maestro perform live, in aid of deprived ones and thus support "Aarzoo"

Jagjit Singh Live in Concert on 27th August at Siri Fort, Delhi

2009-08-10T01:14:00.001-07:00

"Jashn-e-Malhaar" A celebration of Rainy season & Ghazal Journey with Jagjit Singh... Date: 27 August, 2009 (Thursday) Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Siri Fort AuditoriumKhel Gaon MargNew Delhi , New DelhiZipcode: 110 049 Buzzintown

Chitra Singh's daughter ends life at Bandra home

2009-06-12T01:13:00.001-07:00

Monica Chaudhry, the 49-year-old daughter of ghazal singer Chitra Singh, committed suicide at her residence at Bandra (W) early on Friday. Monica was Chitra's daughter from her first marriage.Chitra, now the wife of ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, had been staying with her daughter for the past one month. The mother-daughter chatted late into the night on Thursday, after which both retired to their

Jagjit SIngh’s farewell performance

2009-06-06T00:08:00.001-07:00

For those who follow world music, it may be interesting to know that a legendary Indian Ghazal singer – Jagjit Singh has been a regular Seattle visiting performer. This year, however, was his official 'farewell tour.'Internationally acclaimed and recipient of some of the highest civilian honors in India, Jagjit Singh performed live at Benaroya Hall last month. (Needless to say, owing to his

Jagjit Singh’s daughter Monica Chowdhri commits suicide

2009-05-29T05:18:00.001-07:00

Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh's daughter Monica Chowdhri is reported to have committed suicide at her Bandra residence a few hours ago. While details about the unfortunate incident are still awaited, it is believed that Monica had been facing problems in her marriage. Monica was Chitra's daughter from her first marriage to a certain Debo Prasad Dutta. The marriage ended in a divorce after

Gazal maestro Jagjit Singh enthralls

2009-05-08T06:02:00.001-07:00

OAKLAND: The sweet richness of the voice of Jagjit Singh is intact. The depth of his voice enters the spiritual veins of the listeners who rejoice at his feat even at this ripe age. The agony of separation from your beloved of Shivkumar Batalvi, the simple folktales

Spend an Evening with Jagjit Singh

2009-05-06T03:39:00.001-07:00

Legends never retire. Jagjit Singh, after a period of 2 years, has recorded a brand new ghazal album, entitled 'Inteha', which was recently launched on Big Music. Returning to his forte of 'romatic ghazals', Jagjit Singh, after his success of the audio album, is on a 'Inteha' Ghazal tour in U.S.A. & Canada. While the 'Inteha' tour is setting new benchmarks, 'Live Performance' has taken a new

Jagjit Singh Captivates with Melodious Ghazals

2009-05-06T03:38:00.001-07:00

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh drew an almost capacity audience of 2,700 to a concert here last weekend that showcased songs from his latest album as well as evergreen favorites from his decades-long music career.The April 25 show, billed as a "farewell concert," was held at the Terrace Theater in the Long Beach Convention Center. Singh will also perform at the Oracle Arena in Oakland May 2. In his

Jagjit’s Jig Jams…Not!

2009-05-01T01:04:00.001-07:00

His lips were wrinkled, his voice a bit aged, but emotions still ran high and the melody sank deep into the hearts of the thousands of Jagjit Singh fans. Women's saris flowing in the Santa Ana winds, men in their ceremonial Kurtas, changed the landscape of Ocean Boulevard, hereThe 7 o'clock hour saw the crowds promptly filled up the Long Beach Performing Arts Center to simply stare at

Music Review: Inteha

2009-04-27T05:09:00.001-07:00

Chitra Singh once said that more than as a singer, she appreciates Jagjit Singh as a composer. This statement stays true for all ghazal composers-cum-singers like Ghulam Ali or Mehdi Hassan. Singh has been known to contemporise ghazals in a tasteful and refined way. And, his latest offering Inteha takes his contemporising skills a step ahead. Needless to say, a strong

Amul Voice of India Mummy Ke Superstars celebrates icon special week

2009-04-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

The innocent & talented kids of Amul Voice of India Mummy Ke Superstars have their favourite icons and they are inspired by them to achieve their dream. The theme for this week is Icon Special in which kids will sing songs picturized on their icon. Catch the participants saluting their icons only on Amul Voice of India Mummy Ke Superstars on Saturday, April 25 @ 9pm only on STAR plus. Besides the

Music channels are not supporting sensible music

2009-04-20T01:29:00.001-07:00

Pankaj Udhas, the voice behind many soulful ghazals like 'Chandi jaisa rang hai tera', 'Aur ahista' has mesmerized ghazal lovers for over two decades with his intoxicating numbers. Having delivered 38 albums, the singer has also left his footprints in Bollywood with unforgettable songs like '"Chitthi Ayi Hai', 'Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Kahani Ayi'. The singer narrates his

Ghazal disappearing?

2009-04-20T00:14:00.001-07:00

The number of ghazal singers has come down exponentially in the past decade or so. The few great singers who left a lasting impression on the ghazal scene were Begum Akhtar, K L Saigal, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh and Talat Mahmood. However, in recent years, this genre has only seen a steady decline in the number of loyal listeners. The question is – Are

Radio jockeys and programming folks don't have any taste for ghazals

2009-04-20T00:13:00.001-07:00

Of late, ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh has remained inaccessible to the media. Perhaps, the only time he comes out into the open for an interview is for the promotion of his latest album – just like many actors/ celebrities do these days (a fact he openly admits in the interview). It seems the man has a certain aversion for the media and believes that media organizations

Jagjit Singh : Interview

2009-04-15T00:18:00.001-07:00

Gifted with a mellifluous golden voice, Jagjit Singh is a man of few words. One of the most renowned ghazal singers of modern times he straddles different genres. From light-classical ghazals, to devotional to Punjabi folk, every note he sings he does it with soul. With feeling and emotions. On the eve of his departure to the US for the much-awaited 'Inteha' tour by BIG Music the maestro speaks

Ghazal-E-Mohabbat - Music Review

2009-04-13T23:19:00.001-07:00

Despite having licensed songs from four sources, EMI can't put together a truly great ghazal compilation. Ghazal-E-Mohabbat, at best, can be described as an 'almost very good compilation'. Some of the most popular names from the ghazal world are here, but the bunching of some mindblowing songs with below-average work dampens the mood.Jagjit Singh and his Tum Ko Dekha from the film Saath Saath, a

Jagjit Singh releases new album

2009-04-13T03:51:00.001-07:00

p,td,br{ padding:0px; margin:0px; } Jagjit Singh's latest offering Inteha encapsulates eight tracks and the singer says he came out with this one on the behest of his fans. "Inteha is very fresh. The lyricists are new and so is the

Jagjit Singh lashes out at music directors

2009-04-09T01:22:00.001-07:00

Thursday, April 09, 2009 10:10 AM (New Delhi) Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh popularised the genre in films with songs like Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho and Hoshwalon ko khabar kya. But the singer rues that the current lot of music directors lack a taste for such soulful renditions."Music composers in Bollywood today don't have a taste for ghazals and so

Jagjit Singh Live in convert

2009-04-08T00:53:00.001-07:00

Jagjit Singh ORACLE Arena Oakland, CA Sat, May 2, 2009 08:00 PM Click here to buy tickets

Jagjit Singh US Tour for Inteha

2009-04-08T00:52:00.001-07:00

Jagjit Singh Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA Sat, Apr 25, 2009 07:00 PM Click here to buy tickets

Jagjit Singh US Tour 2009

2009-04-08T00:50:00.001-07:00

Arvind Group Presents: Jagjit SinghDPAC - Durham Performing Arts CenterDurham, NC Fri, Apr 10, 2009 08:00 PM Click here to buy tickets

'Jai Ho' did not deserve an Oscar

2009-04-07T02:36:00.001-07:00

New Delhi, Apr 7 The world might be ga ga over A R Rahman's Oscar winning composition 'Jai Ho' but legendary Ghazal singer, Jagjit Singh finds the song overrated. The 68-year-old legend who is famous for his candid nature believes that getting the Academy award was a golden moment in Indian history but the song per se did not deserve the honour. "Getting an Oscar is no doubt a great achievement

Jagjit Singh to hit idiot box

2009-04-06T05:19:00.001-07:00

Off late, it's become sort of a trend for movie stars to make appearances in TV serials to promote their films. However, now even the singers are following suit. Even they've realised the power and reach of television. And the latest entrant to join the bandwagon is Jagjit Singh. The ghazal maestro will make a special appearance in Zee TV's Banoo Main Teri Dulhann to promote his forthcoming