While most of his compositions consist of simple language poems and simple tunes, he also composed purely Urdu ghazals of Galib, Meer-taki-meer etc. even though based on Bhairavi Raga, show totally different shades of the same. Gazals such as Huzoor AapKa Bhi Ehetaram Karta Chalun, Meri Tanhaiyon Tum Hi Laga Lo MujhKo Seene Se, Jhoom Ke Jab Rindon Ne Pila Di, etc. If we limit ourselves only to the traditional instruments like Tabla, Sarangi, etc, it is possible that people may not like it.РІР‚Сњ In all of his recordings, we realize the important role of instruments such as violin, guitar etc.Р”В®ven though simple, Jagjit SinghРІР‚в„ўs tunes showed different shades of a raga, which were hitherto unexplored.

He says, РІР‚СљIn film music, various western instruments are used, and people have become used to their sounds. His tunes were Raga based, however their musical arrangement would be modern. So he combined both of these in a unique way. Bollywood songs and pure classical music. Jagjit Singh realized that there are two forms of music popular in India. While selecting a Ghazal, he would think, whether the thoughts expressed in it, would appeal to people.РІР‚Сњ My guru Anup Jalota-ji says, РІР‚СљJagjit Singh was an extremely intelligent and a very sensitive person. Ghazals such as Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya, Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho and Apne Hothon Par Sajana Chahta Hun are some examples. Therefore he would select the poems with simple words, but with an appealing and profound thought. Jagjit Singh realized that the chaste Urdu is difficult for the masses to understand. Jagjit Singh borrowed elements from all these, but formed his own style. Gulam Ali brought in more acrobatics such as the use of Sargam with laya, composing Ghazal in a faster tempo and effortlessly shifting from one Raga to another while elaborating. Mehdi Hasan composed and rendered it combining the purity of raga, excellent poetry, and emotive appeal of his voice. This form was popular among the learned populace as its language, rendition and the thoughts expressed in it were considered to be not easily understood by the general public.Р”Р„rtists such as Begum Akhtar, Gulam Ali and Mehdi Hasan, among others, were the pioneers in bringing Ghazal to masses.Р”В«egum Akhtar sang it in Thumri/Dadra style. It is termed as a conversation between two lovers: boy-girl, devotee-God, etc. Ghazal is a form of Urdu poetry, which has been in vogue for many centuries now. But what made him such a big success? To answer that, we have to understand the history of Ghazal before him and how he changed its compositions and renditions to make it popular among the masses. His contribution towards popularizing Ghazal among the masses speaks for itself. Jagjit Singh can be called the architect of modern Indian Ghazal.

Ghazals by jagjit singh