Jagjit Singh eightieth delivery anniversary: Papon pays musical tribute to ghazal legend with tune ‘Dost ban ban ke’

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On the eightieth delivery anniversary of Jagjit Singh on Monday, singer Papon has paid a musical tribute to the ghazal legend by releasing his rendition of the ghazal, Dost ban ban ke. Papon’s model is penned by poet Saeed Rahi. Sharing the hyperlink of the tune on Twitter Papon wrote, “Lived with this song for long but I connect to it more & more now as life takes me to the unknown. A humble tribute to #JagjitSingh ji on his birthday with this song penned by Saeed Rahi ji. It is out now on @suficore’s YouTube channel.”

“Jagjit Singh ji has been a very big influence on me since I got introduced to his music at ten years of age. His songs are soulful and his style of singing gave a distinct identity to ghazals,” Papon stated.

“His ghazals are gems of Indian music and I am happy to celebrate the late legend by rendering ‘Dost ban ban ke. I dedicate this song to him and his fans and most importantly I want to thank him for leaving us with his musical legacy,” he added.

With a up to date music association, Papon’s rendition of the ghazal is an expression of the ache of betrayal by a detailed one. The video of the ghazal options Papon strolling from house in direction of the ocean.

A recipient of Padma Bhushan in 2003, Jagjit Singh handed away on October 10, 2011. Apart from a minehouse of ghazals that redefined the style within the trendy Indian music scene, Singh left behind memorable hits in Bollywood that embrace Hothon se chhoo lo tum (Prem Geet), Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho (Arth), Chitthi na koi sandes (Dushman), and Koi fariyaad (Tum Bin).