Tribute to ‘Ghazal maestro’ Jagjit Singh on his 82nd birth anniversary

When in love and thinking about a melody, chances of humming Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh’s ever-green compositions are quite likely. Be it “Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum”, “Tum ko dekha to ye khayal aaya”, “Tere aane ki jab khabar mehke” or “Jhuki jhuki si nazar”, the lyrics, tone and heart-warming singing by the “Ghazal King” have always managed to leave music connoisseurs mesmerized and wanting for more. Not just the theme of love, Jagjit Singh’s ghazals fit the pensive, reflective moods perfectly. His popular ghazals, “Kagaz ki kashti”, “hazaron khwahishein aisi” or “apni marzi se kahan”  stir deep emotions.