Jagjit Singh's Birthday: Hothon Se Chulo Tum, The Ghazal King Lives Forever Amongst Us

When we think of Jagjit Singh, the first thing that often comes to our minds is his soulful voice that has touched millions of hearts around the globe. Today, we remember him fondly on his birthday. Born on February 8, 1941, the 'King of Ghazals' has made us mesmerised with his melodies. Jagjit Singh was solely responsible for popularising ghazals in India and helped mend the broken heart. His music is famous not only in India but across the world.

Jagjit Singh's influence extends beyond the realm of music. His journey from a small town in Rajasthan to accomplishing worldwide fame is a story of perseverance, talent and unmatched compositions. His music has been a healer of the soul.

Top 5 highly rated songs by Jagjit Singh are:

Hothon Se Chulo Tum: Prem Geet - This song starring Raj Babbar and Anita Raj became a huge hit and was acclaimed widely across music lovers. This beautiful somg was composed and sung by the talented singer and has been a valuable addition to the beginning of Jagjit Singh's era.

Koi Fariyaad: Tum Bin - In the voice of Jagjit Singh, this song is about losing the one you love. It talks about the gut-wrenching pain that follows.

Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya: Sarfarosh - Amir Khan starred movie was an action film which showed devastating impact of terrorism shot in Rajasthan. Naseeruddin Shah acted as the villain and a ghazal singer in the film and this song became an overnight hit.

Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya: Saath Saath - This ghazal by Jagjit Singh and his wife Chitra Singh is about appreciating the one you love. With Gulzar's calming lyrics, this song still remains in the heart of many listeners.

Chitthi Na Koi Sandesh: Dushman - Anand Bakshi wrote, "Chitthi na koi sandesh, jaane woh kaunsa desh jahaan tum chale gaye, is dil pe laga ke thes, jaane woh kaunsa desh, jahaan tum chale gaye," in the film Dushman. Sanjay Dutt and Kajol starred film was not a commercial success but the movie was critically acclaimed.

Jagjit Singh's career also offers several key financial lessons. First and foremost is the importance of financial planning. Despite his fame, Singh was known for his modest lifestyle and prudent financial decisions.

He invested wisely in real estate and other assets, which not only secured his future but also provided a stable income beyond his singing career. This underscores the importance of diversification and long-term planning, especially in industries known for their unpredictability.

While Jagjit Singh will always be remembered for his enchanting voice and timeless ghazals, his financial wisdom is equally noteworthy. His birthday on February 8 serves as a reminder of his musical genius.

His legacy and magic have been continuing even after his death and the composer, singer and music director's loss is felt every day! While the definition of music may have changed over a period of time, serious music lovers will always admire - the king of Ghazals.