Remembering the Ghazal King: A Tribute to Jagjit Singh on His Death Anniversary (October 10)
Few voices have ever managed to evoke the depth of human emotion as profoundly as Jagjit Singh’s. Every year, October 10 reminds us of the day when Indian music lost its most soulful ghazal maestro — a man whose velvet voice, poetic sensibility, and innovation transformed the way generations perceived ghazals. Even more than a decade after his passing in 2011, Jagjit Singh’s legacy continues to echo through timeless verses, captivating melodies, and the hearts of millions.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Born as Jagmohan Singh Dhiman on February 8, 1941, in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit hailed from a humble Punjabi Sikh family. His father, Amar Singh Dhiman, was a government employee who recognized his son’s early inclination toward music and encouraged it. From the age of ...