MUMBAI: Saregama India  launched a new album Shukrana  on the 70th birth birthday of ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. Teacher’s Origin, felicitated Singh by unveiling- Shukrana a collection of his ghazals.

 

Beam Global Spirits & Wine (India & Indian Sub-Continent) managing director and CEO Harish Moolchandani said; “He is the most successful Ghazal singer and composer of our times. A career spanning over four decades and a repertoire comprising thousands of melodious songs; Jagjit Singh is the name that personifies the modern Ghazal. It’s an honor to recognize his work and we feel privileged to be celebrating his birthday with him.”

 

Saregama India managing director Apurv Nagpal said, “ Jagjit Singh’s name is synonymous with ghazals. His Ghazals have mesmerized audiences across the globle. Ever since his first album The Unforgettables, Saregama has had the privilege of recording and archiving enormous works of Jagjitji. SHUKRANA is compilation, plucked from Jagjitji’s vast repertoire. On his 70th birthday we wish Jagjitji continues to sooth the audiences with his magical voice for years to come”

 

Singh said, “I am extremely honored to have been associated with Saregama. I am glad that they have valued and treasured my works and today on my birthday, I am humbled by their offering Shukrana. This album is for all my fans… who have always bestowed their support.”