A Journey Through My Ghazal Tributes to Jagjit Singh
The journey of paying tribute to the legendary Jagjit Singh ji has been one of the most emotional and fulfilling chapters of my musical career. Each concert dedicated to him has been not just a performance, but a heartfelt remembrance of the maestro whose voice continues to echo in every ghazal lover’s heart.
Sajda – The First Tribute
Aatish Tha, Aaftaab Tha – A Tribute to Jagjit Singh (Raipur, 2012)
My second tribute concert dedicated to Jagjit Singh Ji was titled “Aatish Tha, Aaftaab Tha” and was held in Raipur on his first death anniversary in 2012. The event was beautifully organized by Jivan Girhe and Vikas Sharma from the Ashok Ratna Residents’ Welfare Association.
The lawns within the society premises were filled to capacity with more than 1200 people, who had gathered to celebrate the life and music of the maestro. The ambience was both soulful and electric — every ghazal evoked heartfelt applause and deep nostalgia.
This concert was also marked by the release of my ghazal single “Aatish Tha, Aaftaab Tha,” a musical tribute to Jagjit Singh Ji. It remains one of my most memorable performances, reflecting the continuing bond that connects generations of listeners to the timeless legacy of the legend.
Siyahat – A Journey Through Emotions
All the performances from this concert are available on Saregama’s official YouTube channel, preserving the legacy for audiences everywhere.
Ek Shaam Jagjit Singh Ke Naam – A Tribute Ghazal Concert
Legacy of a Legend – Sai Sabhagrah, Nagpur
The evening began with soulful renditions of ghazals like Badi Haseen Raat Thi, Garaj Baras Pyaasi Dharti Par Phir Paani De Moula — each one taking the audience on a journey through the golden era of ghazals. The response was overwhelming. Listeners rejoiced with every familiar melody — Tere Khushboo Mein Base Khat Main Jalata Kaise, Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho, and Kal Chaudavi Ki Raat Thi received thunderous applause. This concert was also later telecast on Insync Music Channel.
Forget Me Not – Israel Concert Tour
Each show was houseful, and the response was overwhelming. Many Indians now settled in Israel also attended in large numbers and made the atmosphere truly magical.
One unforgettable incident still makes me smile — a local staff member, who didn’t understand Hindi or Urdu, came up to me after the show and said he had “really enjoyed the performance.” That, to me, was the greatest compliment — a true reminder that music transcends all barriers of language and culture.
Chitthi Na Koi Sandesh – Hits of Jagjit Singh
In Loving Memory
Even today, in every ghazal concert I perform, Jagjit Singh ji’s presence can be felt through his immortal creations. His ghazals continue to find a special place in every show, as audiences lovingly request and sing along.
For me, these tributes are not just performances — they are conversations with the soul of a legend whose music lives on forever.










