Jagjit Singh, also known as the "Ghazal King," was a renowned Indian ghazal singer, songwriter and musician. He was born on February 8, 1941, in Rajasthan, British India (now in India) and began his musical career in the 1960s. Singh was raised in Rajasthan, where he completed his early schooling. He later graduated from Punjab University with a degree in commerce. While studying, he developed an interest in music and began to learn to play the Harmonium and the Tabla.

Singh's career in music began in the 1960s, when he began singing on All India Radio (AIR) as a background vocalist. He also sang in hotels and restaurants to make a living. His big break came in 1971, when he recorded his first album, "The Unforgettable," with his wife Chitra Singh, which became very popular. Singh became one of the most well-known ghazal singers in India throughout the 1970s and 1980s because to his several successful albums, including "Ek Tukda Dhoop," "Sajda," and "Someone Somewhere." Throughout his career, he worked with several poets and lyricists and produced a large number of ghazals. Singh's unique style of singing combined traditional ghazals with contemporary style and this made him popular among the youth. He also sang several bhajans, devotional songs and patriotic songs.

Throughout his career, Singh received many awards and accolades for his contributions to music. He received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India in 2003, and the Sahitya Akademi Award for Urdu for his album, "Dil Se." He won several Filmfare awards, the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his song, "Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar" in the film "Arth" (1982). He won the Mirchi Music Awards Lifetime Achievement award in 2009. Singh's death on October 10, 2011, was a great loss to the music industry and his fans. He was remembered as one of the most influential ghazal singers of his time and his legacy continues to live on through his music.

In conclusion, Jagjit Singh was a legendary Indian ghazal singer, songwriter and musician who made a huge contribution to Indian music. His death was deeply felt by his fans and the music industry.