Jagjit Singh

08 Feb, 1941 | Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan

Singer

Biography

His only son died in a car crash which prompted his wife Chitra Singh to stop singing. Music Department:    1. Chingaari (2006) (playback singer)    2. Shikhar (2005) (playback singer)    3. Kasak (2005) (playback singer)    4. Stop! (2004) (playback singer)    5. Dhoop (2003) (playback singer: "Benaam Sa Ye Dard", "Har Ek Ghar Mein Diya", "Teri Aankhon Se Hi")    6. Joggers' Park (2003) (playback singer: "Bari Najuk Hai")    7. Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003) (playback singer: "Aisi Aankhen Nahin Dekhi")    8. Leela (2002) (playback singer: "Dhuan Uttha Hai", "Jaag Ke Kati", "Jabse Kareeb Ho Ke Chale", "Tere Khayal Ki")    9. Vadh (2002) (playback singer: "Bahut Khoobsurat")   10. Deham (2001) (playback singer: "Yun To Guzar Raha Hai")   11. Tum Bin (2001) (playback singer: Koi Fariyaad)       ... aka Tum Bin... Love Will Find a Way (India: English title: long title)       ... aka Without You (India: English title: literal title)   12. Tarkieb (2000) (playback singer)   13. Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (2000) (playback singer)   14. Bhopal Express (1999) (playback singer)   15. Sarfarosh (1999) (playback singer: "Hosh Walon Ko")   16. Dushman (1998) (playback singer: "Chhitti Na Koi Sandesh")   17. Khudai (1994) (playback singer: "Din Aa Gaye Shabab Ke", "Ulfat Ka Jab Kisis Ne Liya Naam", "Ye Sheeshe Ye Rishte")   18. Mammo (1994) (playback singer)   19. Khal Nayak (1993) (playback singer: "O Maa Tujhe Salaam")       ... aka Khal Nayak: The Villain (USA: DVD box title)   20. Nargis (1992) (playback singer: "Dono Ke Dil Hai Majboor Pyar Se")       ... aka Flowerly (International: English title)   21. Billoo Badshah (1989) (playback singer)   22. Doosra Kanoon (1989) (TV) (playback singer)   23. Kaanoon Ki Awaaz (1989) (playback singer)   24. Mirza Ghalib (1988) (TV) (playback singer)   25. Rahi (1987) (playback singer)   26. Aashiana (1986) (playback singer: "Humsafar Ban Ke Hum")       ... aka The Nest   27. Long Da Lishkara (1986) (playback singer: "Ishq Hai Loko", "Main Kandyali Thor Ve" and "Sare Pindch Puare Paye")   28. Phir Aayee Barsat (1985) (playback singer: "Na Mohabbat Na Dosti Ke Liye")   29. Bhavna (1984) (playback singer: "Mere Dil Mein Tu Hi Tu Hai")   30. Raavan (1984) (playback singer: "Hum to Yun Apni Zindagi Se Mile", "Main Gar Mein Chunariya")   31. Bahuroopi (1984) (playback singer)   32. Kalka (1983) (playback singer)   33. Tum Laut Aao (1983) (playback singer)       ... aka Please Return   34. Zulf Ke Saye Saye (1983) (playback singer: "Nashili Raat Mein")   35. Arth (1982) (playback singer: "Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar", "Koi Yeh Kaise Bataye", "Tere Khushboo Mein Base Khat", "Too Nahin To Zindagi Mein Aur Kya Reha Jayega" and "Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho")       ... aka The Meaning   36. Saath Saath (1982) (playback singer: "Pyar Mujh Se Jo Kya Tumne", "Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya", "Yeh Bata De Mujhe Zindagi", "Yeh Bata De Mujhe Zindagi", "Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar", "Yun Zindagi Ki Raah Mein")   37. Sitam (1982) (playback singer)   38. Prem Geet (1981) (playback singer)   39. Ek Baar Kaho (1980) (playback singer: "Raakh Ke Dher Ne")   40. Avishkaar (1973) (playback singer)       ... aka Discovery Composer:    1. Leela (2002)    2. Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (2000)    3. "Rahat" (1995) TV series    4. Khudai (1994)    5. Billoo Badshah (1989)    6. Goonj (1989)    7. Kaanoon Ki Awaaz (1989)    8. Mirza Ghalib (1988) (TV)    9. Rahi (1987)   10. Jwala (1986)   11. Long Da Lishkara (1986)   12. Raavan (1984)   13. Arth (1982)       ... aka The Meaning   14. Sitam (1982) (as Jagjit-Chitra)   15. Prem Geet (1981) Soundtrack:    1. Veer-Zaara (2004) (performer: "Tum Paas Aa Rahe Ho")       ... aka Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara (India: English title: complete title)    2. Tum Bin (2001) (performer: "Koi Fariyad")       ... aka Tum Bin... Love Will Find a Way (India: English title: long title)       ... aka Without You (India: English title: literal title)    3. Mississippi Masala (1991) (music: "Ahista Ahista") (performer: "Ahista Ahista")    4. Mirza Ghalib (1988) (TV) (performer: "Ibteda", "Aah Ko Chahiye", "Kabse Hoon Kya Bataon", "Hazaron Kwahishen Aisi", "Woh Firaaq Aur Woh Visal Kahan", "Bazeecha-E-Atfal Hai", "Dil Hi To Hai", "Zulmatkade Mein Mere", "Dil-E-Nadaan Tujhe", "Unke Dekhe Se", "Sab Kahan Kuchh Lala-O-Gul", "Na Tha Kuchh To Khuda Tha") ("Ibteda", "Aah Ko Chahiye", "Kabse Hoon Kya Bataon", "Hazaron Kwahishen Aisi", "Dil Hi To Hai", "Woh Firaaq Aur Woh Visal Kahan", "Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat", "Bazeecha-E-Atfal Hai", "Zulmatkade Mein Mere", "Dil-E-Nadaan Tujhe", "Unke Dekhe Se", "Sab Kahan Kuchh Lala-O-Gul", "Na Tha Kuchh To Khuda Tha")    5. Saath Saath (1982) (performer: "Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya", "Pyar Mujhse Jo Kiya Tumne To Kya Paogi") Thanks:    1. Ek Baar Kaho (1980) (acknowledgment)    2. Griha Pravesh (1979) (grateful thanks)       ... aka The Housewarming