Jagjit Singh used to sport a `pagdi` in his early days.
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Young Jagjit plays a harmonium.
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Jagjit`s love for musical instruments reflects in this picture of his.
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Jagjit Singh and his wife Chitra made a perfect couple.
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Jagjit Singh and Chitra`s only son Vivek met with an accident and succumbed to his injuries at a tender age of 21.
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Jagjit Singh was undeniably the most successful ghazal singer of all time. He achieved success both critically and commercially.
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In 2003, Jagjit was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India`s highest civilian honours. In this picture, the veteran singer obliges a fan by striking a pose for a photograph.
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The veteran Ghazal exponent with legendary lyricist Gulzar.
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In 2006, Jagjit Singh was presented the Padmashree Award.
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In 2006, Jagjit Singh was also presented the Teacher`s Achievement Awards.
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Jagjit-Chitra was the first husband-wife duo to have gained popularity as a couple that specialised in Ghazals.
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The Ghazal maestro was also lovingly called the `King of Ghazals` in India.
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Jagjit Singh was the only singer-composer to have recorded songs written by ex-Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.
