Legacy of a Legend – A Tribute to Jagjit Singh by Shishir Parkhie (Throwback)

 ✨ Throwback Thursday ✨

Sharing fond memories of "Legacy of a Legend", a heartfelt tribute concert by Shishir Parkhie dedicated to the legendary Jagjit Singh Sahab on the occasion of his 4th death anniversary (9th October 2015).

The concert was held at Sai Sabhagruh, Nagpur, and was sponsored by Sarang Sadhu’s Yesshlok (an upcoming clothing brand). The evening was gracefully hosted by Shri Narendra Satija, with Shri Anoop Kumar ji (Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur) as the esteemed Chief Guest.

It was an honour and privilege to present some of Jagjit ji’s most celebrated ghazals along with a few lesser-heard gems that continue to inspire generations of music lovers.

🎶 Accompanied by:

Devendra Yadao (tabla), Sandeep Kapoor (guitar), Amar Shende (violin), Arvind Upadhye (flute), Ajay Headoo (harmonium)

🔊 Technical & Creative Credits:
Sound: Octave Communications
Lights: Shankar Malode
Stage Arrangement: Rajesh Amin
Backdrop: Vaibhav Adyalkar

👉 Watch the concert playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJn55fk1-LijnpUp9SYKzNf0KszURsKjf&si=NY20S1lG_axbY06U

🙏 A truly memorable homage to Jagjit Singh ji’s timeless legacy.

Sajda: A Memorable Ghazal Tribute to Jagjit Singh by Shishir Parkhie

Jagjit- Chitra Ghazal Manch, Nagpur had recently organised a special program "Sajda" to pay tributes to the legendary singer, Jagjit Singh presented by noted Ghazal singer, Shishir Parkhie.

Shishir started the show with a very popular bhajan " Hey Ram, Hey Ram" followed by the nazm " Baat niklegi to phir".The Parkhie rendered "Hoshwalon ko khabar kya", " Badi naazuk hai ye manzil", "Kal choudavin ki raat thi" & then a medley of his popular Ghazals from films - " Hothon se chhu lo tum", "Tumko dekha to" , "Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho" & " Jhuki jhuki si nazar"

The second half started with Parkhie rendering " Huzoor aapka bhi", " Sarakti jaye hain " then "Thukarao ab ki pyaar karo" which was penned by Late Shahid Kabir who also was from Nagpur city. His son Sameer Kabir shared his memories with the legendary singer.

Close friend of Jagjit Singh, Sriratan Daga also shared his memories.

Another close friend Narendra Sateeja also shared some of his memories with the legendary Jagjit Singh.

Special guest Dr Vinay Waikar being welcomed by Kaustubh Dixit

The show organised at the scientific Society hall, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur was full to the capacity.

Prakash Tolani wonderfully anchored the show

Towards the end Shishr Parkhie rendered " Kabhi yun bhi to ho", " Shaam se aankh mein " & "Chitthi na koi sandes"

Some Links:-

More pictures of Sajda- A tribute to Jagjit Singh

TOI- An evening of soulful tribute to Jagjit Singh

Sakal News

Ghazal Nite for Svenska Technologies — Reviving Timeless Classics

A Ghazal nite was held recently at hotel Sun-n-Sand, Nagpur. It was a private program which started at around 10:30 PM & continued non stop till around 1 AM.

The requests started pouring in from the very beginning. I was mostly requested to sing the popular Ghazals of Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali, Pankaj Udhas & Mehdi Hassan etc.

I have noticed that even when these legendary singers perform, most of the listeners want them to sing only their popular Ghazals everytime. Very few are interested in listening to any new creations from the legendary artists also.

I understand that the legends will always remain legends but on request from the listners , I tried to sing various Ghazals of their choice. You can see every one singing Bollywood songs in live shows & television reality shows, so this is my own way of promoting Ghazals by reviving the memories of the great work done by the legandary Ghazal singers, while also singing the Ghazals from my albums Ahteraam & Once More. I try singing my other self composed Ghazals as well & some Ghazal lovers in the gathering definately appreciate the new creations too!

The team

Even after trying to balance the sound levels for half an hour before starting the show, there was still a problem. One of my musicians having a fairly good idea of sound mixing had to get up and make the things right.I feel that sound mixing for a live show is an art and requires a good music & creative sense along with all the technical knowledge... But in recent times I observe that many sound providers with good name take multiple bookings and at times are forced to send incompetent people to operate the sound. It has become more of a rental business for some people.

The event organisers must also assure that his sound provider is present himself or at least sends a proper person to do the needful.

Irresponsible behavior of some people and their urge to make quick money can ruin a live performance.

Some of the Ghazals requested were Ghulam Ali Ji - Hungama Hai Kyun, Chupke Chupke, Aawargi, Chamakte Chaand ko, Humko Kiske Ghum Ne, Hum Tere Shaher Mein.

Jagjit Singh ji - Aahista Aahista, Wo Kagaz Ki Kashti, Baat Niklegi to, Aapko Dekh Kar, Hoshwalon Ko Etc. and many more popular Ghazals.The show was very well appreciated.

The Team : Dr Devendra Yadao - Tabla, Ustaad Nasir Khan - Sitar, Nishikant Deshmukh - Violin, Pravin Lihitkar - Guitar.