Local Reactions: Pop musicians mourn Jagjit Singh’s death
Fuzon’s vocalist Rameez Mukhtar
I am in tears; I can’t believe that the maestro is no more with us. I was a die-hard Jagjit fan. Every ghazal that he sang is a lesson for me. I took inspiration from Jagjit — he was my icon, “Kaghaz Ki Kashti” is my favourite ghazal.
The Sketches vocalist Saif Samejo
When I was a child, my father used to listen to Jagjit Singh and now that I am a musician myself, I also listen to him. I had more of an emotional attachment to the maestro because whenever I listen to his ghazals, I get goose bumps — only he is capable of doing that. His death is a loss for the world.
Musician Ahsan Iqbal
He was the only ghazal singer to have such a huge impact on the youth with perfection. His heart-breaking ghazals and compositions were a part of my childhood as well as my teenage years — this was the beauty of Jagjit. What I learnt from him is how to create your own style and present a rich piece of art.
Singer Abbas Ali Khan
It is one of the saddest losses to ghazal music. I, along with many family members and friends, was an avid Jagjit fan. My brother , whose voice is quite similar to Jagjit’s, is so sad and we’re now planning a tribute to the maestro. He is truly irreplaceable.
B-town mourns Jagjit Singh’s loss
Film-maker Mahesh Bhatt
My film Arth would not have touched the hearts of millions of people without the contribution of Jagjit Singh. Thank you friend. Thank you.
Actor Shahrukh Khan
So sad to hear of the demise of Jagjit Singh ji. May Allah bless his soul.
Director Karan Johar
I grew up listening to the brilliance of Jagjit Singh. My mother was a big fan and then made me one. RIP sir! Loss of a true legend
Actor Akshay Kumar
Saddened to know ‘The Ghazal King’, Jagjit Singh is no more. ‘Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho’, this song makes me misty-eyed, especially today. RIP Jagjit Singh.
Actor Preity Zinta
May God give peace to Mr Jagjit Singh’s soul. He was the king of poetry and soulful music. He will certainly live in our hearts forever.
Actor Anupam Kher
Jagjit Singh’s death is a personal loss. His music was soothing and healing. It had a direct connection with the heart. He was not a showman, he was very down-to-earth. His music connected effortlessly.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 11th, 2011.
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Everybody should have to go from this earth, BUT only nice people will keep always remember with full of respect, Jagjit singh, GAZAL will remain till end of this world.
I have no words to pay attribute to such a legend. Jagjit (Late) is no doubt the singer of this millennium and a man of inspiration to all the singers.the gape that has been created is never going to be filled.
god bless him
SHAAM SE AANKH MEIN NAMI SI HAI, AAJ PHIR AAPKI KAMI SI HAI.............Death of Jagjit Singh ji is a definite personal loss. So soothing to the heart and such a wonderful human being. Will truly miss that distinct & voice. Ghazal lost its KING...RIP
Shaam se aankh mein nami si hai, aaj phir aapki kami si hai.......... Death of Jagjit Singh ji is a definite personal loss. So soothing to the heart and such a wonderful human being. Will truly miss that distinct and velvet voice. Ghazal lost its KING Ghazaljit Singh............RIP
Still we are in great shock that the most popular and my life time favorite gazal singer is no more with us Lets pray for him ,and Sir you will be always in our heart....
My broken heart was mended so many times. Its now broken forever ;(
Heartfelt thanks to all the Artists and Musicians from Pakistan for such eloquent words in memory of the great artist that Jagjit Singh was. I truly appreciate your sharing our grief together. Thanks a lot.
Daulut bhi lelou ..was my fav song from him.. His songs healed all hearts and inspired poets of the world.
my world seems poor and lonely , without the love and tenderness of your presence
Jajit Singh's death is a definite personal loss. So soothing to the heart and such a wonderful human being. Will truly miss that distinct voice. May the angels above shower you with all thier blessings.
the great gazal mastro is no more with us it is vere shoking news may his soul rest in peace
I feel like my world is poor now. without soul , love and beauty.
Jagjit Singh is a great loss to the Ghajal Universe, listeners.Even I'm great lovers of his voice n singing quality. He is just unforgettable we will remember him till the gazals are in world.May god be with him
"Ah ko chahye ik umer aser hone tak"
The guy will be part of my memory forever!
His songs stirred and pacified our souls,they were part of my growing up.I learnt so many complex emotions of life from his simple gazals.It's tough to belive that we will not hear him ever again.India will miss you.
i am so sad.and i can't belive.that this time he is no more with us,by heart i am very sad,really this is very big tragidy for india and also world .by heart may god give peace to king of gazal jagjeet sir.really we will miss always.
* we all miss u sir … u have entertained the world with the angel voice of yours. thank you. may your soul rest in peace.*
Every word of his touched my heart wen he used to sing.He will remain in our heart always...
* we all miss u sir ... u have entertained the world with the angel voice of yours. thank you. may your soul rest in peace.*
I am heartbroken and devastated. Beloved Jagjit Singh is a life-long favorite of mine-- in my youth I used to listen to him with my guruji, and I grew up with his bhajans & ghazals. I have swept through many dreams in search of a voice as soulful and poignant as his, and there are no others. His was the only voice that I aspired to in my own vocal recordings, and I will dearly miss him. No more recordings, no more dreams to unfold. No more possibility of meeting him. The legend has passed from this world, and he has left his mark on millions of our hearts. May he be blessed by the best of angels in the heavens.