Director Gulzar made a TV serial named Mirza Ghalib starring Naseeruddin Shah. It was an instant hit with the viewers.
Mirza Ghalib and Jagjit Singh name are synonymous to each other. The ghazals were composed and sung by Jagjit Singh and Chitra. The male singer sang most of the songs. This was the turning point for both the singer’s career. The lyrics were taken from the work of Ghalib’s collection. People appreciated and liked the songs so much that the lead singers soon gathered a huge fan following in a fortnight.
Mirza Ghalib Jagjit Singh’s song Hazaaro Khwaishe Aisi, simply touches one’s heart. It seems that this song is written for them only. The lyrics are so meaningful and full of emotions that one is mesmerized by it.
Mirza Ghalib by Jagjit Singh won many accolades from various sectors of the film industry and the music critics. The career of Jagjit Singh was just starting and this film made him the king of Ghazals.
Even now, the Jagjit Singh Mirza Ghalib songs are remembered and hummed by the people. One can add these movie songs to their collection to make it a complete one. It is easily available in music shops or in the internet and comes in various packages. |