The Indian film fraternity young and the old were nostalgic with memories of the original ghazal singer Jagjit Singh who passed away on Monday. Describing his death they said The Maestro was a true legend.
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said that his National Award winning film 'Arth' attained such heights because of its music, which was composed by Singh and his wife Chitra. On Twitter he blogged that My film 'Arth' would not have touched the hearts of millions of people without the contribution of Jagjit Singh. Thank you friend. Thank you.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who starred in 'Arth', said, "Jagjit Singh no more. His contribution to the ghazal in India is unparalleled. Big loss," Shabana Azmi said.
Superstar Shahrukh Khan tweeted that “Uff so sad to hear of the demise of Jagjit Singhji. May Allah bless his soul. Noted director Karan Johar said, 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. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said, "Terribly shocked to hear the sad demise of Jagjit Singhji, in you I have lost a dear friend, your soulful songs will remain till eternity," Bhandarkar said.
Acclaimed filmmaker and friend, Shekhar Kapur said a heart that captured millions through poetry and song. Goodbye Jagjit, dear friend. Another superstar Akshay Kumar said 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.
Some of the major tweets about the sad demise of the great singer were, by Farhan Akhtar who said another stalwart, Jagjit Singh, passes away. RIP. The bubbly Preity tweeted as May god give peace to Mr Jagjit Singh's soul. He was the king of poetry & soulful music. He will live in our hearts forever.... RIP. Actor ritesh Deshmukh tweeted as Jagjit Singhji- You will be missed. hoto se chukar apne geet aap amar kar gaye," said Celina Jaitely."RIP Jagjit Singh Saab.
Bollywood’s Shahenshah Amitabh Bachanan called Singh's demise a great loss to the music industry."The sonorous silk voice of Jagjit Singh silent now!! A great loss to the world of music and Ghazal. Prayers and condolences ..," the 68-year-old actor posted on Twitter. Earlier also Bachcham had prayed for the speedy recovery when the renowned singer was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital on September 23 after he suffered brain hemorrhage.
Kuldeep Desai, a close aide of Singh’s family, said the funeral will take place at 4.30 pm on Wednesday at the Chandanwadi crematorium in Marine Lines.
