Remembering ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh on his 79th birth anniversary

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh was known for his contribution to the field of music, especially Ghazals, as he brought the genre to mainstream cinema. (Photo: Express Archives)

With the song "Hotho Se Choo Lo Tum" from the film Prem Geet, the film audience got introduced to Jagjit's soulful voice. (Photo: Express Archives)

With tracks like "Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar", "Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho", "Koi Yeh Kaise Bataye" from the film Arth, Jagjit Singh's music created a storm in the early 1980s. (Photo: Express Archives)

Aside from his success outside of movies, Jagjit Singh continued to share his gems with the film industry. "Chhitti Na Koi Sandesh" from Dushman, "Koi Fariyaad" from Tum Bin, "Hosh Walon Ko" from Sarfarosh, "Badi Nazuk Hai" from Joggers Park are still revered by music lovers. (Photo: Express Archives)

Apart from his songs in films, his concerts gained instant popularity. Back then, he would often perform with his wife, singer Chitra Singh. The couple stopped performing as a duo after their son Vivek's death as Chitra Singh retired from music. (Photo: Express Archives)

Jagjit Singh was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2003. (Photo: Express Archives)

Jagjit Singh passed away in 2011 due to brain haemorrhage. (Photo: Express Archives)