BAAT NIKLEGI TOH PHIR

The first ever biography of Jagjit Singh | the king of ghazals composer | arranger | lyricist | all rolled into one. Besides which he was a brother | friend | husband | and above all a father. This biography of Jagjit Singh traces the evolution of the artiste from his Namdari Singh roots through his diverse musical influences to his recreation of the ghazal as a lively | contemporary form of music that could hold both the young and old in thrall. From the days of singing ad jingles to his breakthrough album | Unforgettables | to his soul searching music for Gulzar's Mirza Ghalib | from his love of music to his fetish for horses | from his marriage to Chitra Singh to his tryst with spirituality | this book tells the story of the most loved ghazal singer of our time with great sensitivity. Delving into Singh's personal triumphs and tragedies | Sathya Saran presents a man loved by many | revered by some and unsurpassed as yet in his chosen field.