Later, he took training under Ustad Jamal Khan of the ‘Senia Gharana’ (a school of traditional Hindustani music).
In 1948, he returned to his birthplace Sri Ganganagar and started his music training under a blind teacher, Pandit Chhaganlal Sharma. Jagjit Singh’s early years were spent in Bikaner, as his father was posted there as a Public Works Department (PWD) employee. However, his devout Sikh father gave him a new name, Jagjit, on the advice of his ‘Guru.’ He was born in a Punjabi Sikh family in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Some Lesser Known Facts About Jagjit Singh Sahir Ludhianvi, Mirza Ghalib, Shiv Kumar Batalviĭaughter- Monica (step-daughter committed suicide) Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mehmood, Abdul Karim Khan, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Amir Khan, Mohd. In 2012, posthumously awarded with "Rajasthan Ratna" (Rajasthan's highest civilian award). In 2003, honoured with "Padma Bhushan" by the Government of India. For popularising the work of Mirza Ghalib, Government of India awarded him with Sahitya Academy Award in 1998. Awarded with Sahitya Kala Academy Award by the Rajasthan Government in 1998. Honoured with the "Lata Mangeshkar Samman" in 1998 by Madhya Pradesh government. Mother- Sardarni Bachchan Kaur (a housewife)ĭoing Yoga, Walking, Listening to Classical Music Professional Singing: In 1961, when he took singing and composing assignments at All India Radio's (AIR) Jalandhar stationįather- Sardar Amar Singh Dhiman (a surveyor with government's public works department) Government College, Sri Ganganagar, RajasthanĪ Degree in Arts from DAV College, JalandharĪ Post Graduate Degree in History from Kurukshetra University (but never finished it, even after attending classes for almost two years) Khalsa High School, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner State, Rajputana Agency, India (Now Rajasthan, India) Please watch out for further announcements.Pandit Chhaganlal Sharma, Ustad Jamal Khan Covid has impacted the timeline for this activity, but not our spirit. This year 2021- 2022 is also Jagjit Singh's 80th- 81st birth anniversary and we want to celebrate this milestone with everybody. They will render 80 compositions of Jagjitji in unique music concerts with some interesting additions for today's listeners. The best talent all over the world will be chosen under the umbrella of Jagjit Singh Foundation. JAGJIT SINGH GHAZALS SERIES
But on his 10th anniversary we are happy to announce a series of activities. But not much could be done for it for various reasons. Our family and I had formed a foundation in his name. God knows if this situation can ever improve without the emergence of someone like Jagjit Singh. Today 10 years after his departure, the ghazal - in fact, music in general - is dwindling. There was no third form to capture the imagination till Jagjit Singh exploded on the horizon like a meteor to popularise the third form - the ghazal. In India particularly besides the folk music accompanying our rituals, seasons and festivals, two major genres ruled our music scene, Indian classical music and film music. From orchestration to sound balancing, mixing, editing, he managed everything by himself. His compositions reflected these aspects. From folk to khayal to thumri and devotional music, he excelled in all. He was an Ustad in his knowledge and craft. His training in pure Indian classical music, sensitivity and empathy for the common man helped him touch the heart. In the field of music, there is perhaps no one more deserving than Jagjit Singh! He chose ghazals as a vehicle for his music, basically because of his love for Urdu poetry. But admirers all over the world have been demanding the Bharat Ratna. He protected not only me but also became a "son" to my parents with his love and caring. Jagjit Singh was and is my guru, my life partner, friend and above all, my protector. His energy continues to live and communicate silently with people, be it through his soothing voice or just by wonderful memories. Compassion, complete honesty, spiritual awareness, intelligence and unconditional love for everyone and everything in the universe. Jagjit Singh’s life encompassed a hoard of other qualities beyond music, composition and singing. The world lost one unique human and a supreme musician. MUMBAI: This day ten years ago Jagjit Singh was taken away from us to merge with the divine energy of the universe.
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