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On Twitter, grief over Jagjit Singh's death

Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh today passed away at the Leelavati Hospital here, over a fortnight after he suffered brain haemorrhage. He was 70.

  • Fans of renowned Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh who passed away at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai today (October 10) expressed sorrow on Twitter.
    Fans of renowned Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh who passed away at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai today (October 10) expressed sorrow on Twitter.
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  • <b>Narendra Modi</b>: He was to be here with us a few days back but could not, due to his ill-health. So sad! Gujarat has lost a well wisher in him.
    Narendra Modi: He was to be here with us a few days back but could not, due to his ill-health. So sad! Gujarat has lost a well wisher in him.
  • <b>Amitabh Bachchan</b>: The sonorous silk voice of Jagjit Singh silent now !! A great loss to the world of music and Ghazal .. Prayers and condolences ..
    Amitabh Bachchan: The sonorous silk voice of Jagjit Singh silent now !! A great loss to the world of music and Ghazal .. Prayers and condolences ..
  • <b>Shah Rukh Khan</b>: Uff so sad to hear of the demise of jagjit singhji. May Allah bless his soul.
    Shah Rukh Khan: Uff so sad to hear of the demise of jagjit singhji. May Allah bless his soul.
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  • <b>Sushma Swaraj</b>: Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh is no more. His songs were part of our lives. It is a terrible loss
    Sushma Swaraj: Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh is no more. His songs were part of our lives. It is a terrible loss
  • <b>AR Rahman</b>: Rest in Peace Jagjit ji...No one can replace your voice and the perfection you had towards your art...
    AR Rahman: Rest in Peace Jagjit ji...No one can replace your voice and the perfection you had towards your art...
  • <b>Shabana Azmi</b>: <i>Kisi ki nazar lag gayi hai kala ki duniya ko</i>...Jagjit Singh no more. His contribution to the ghazal in India is unparalleled. Big loss.
    Shabana Azmi: Kisi ki nazar lag gayi hai kala ki duniya ko...Jagjit Singh no more. His contribution to the ghazal in India is unparalleled. Big loss.
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  • <b>Sophie Chaudry</b>: This cannot be true. His voice moved ppl to tears & so will this news. A true gift to music. Am absolutely devastated. R.I.P Jagjit Singh
    Sophie Chaudry: This cannot be true. His voice moved ppl to tears & so will this news. A true gift to music. Am absolutely devastated. R.I.P Jagjit Singh
  • <b>Karan Johar</b>: I grew up listening to the brilliance of Jagjit Singh..my mother was a big fan and then made me one...RIP sir!!! Loss of a true legend.
    Karan Johar: I grew up listening to the brilliance of Jagjit Singh..my mother was a big fan and then made me one...RIP sir!!! Loss of a true legend.
  • <b>Mahesh Bhatt</b>: Just heard from NDTV that Jagjit Singh has passed away!
    Mahesh Bhatt: Just heard from NDTV that Jagjit Singh has passed away!
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  • <b>Shriya Saran</b>: RIP Jagjit Singh. Will always remember your voice. Specially your ghazal....hazaro kwahishe aise!.
    Shriya Saran: RIP Jagjit Singh. Will always remember your voice. Specially your ghazal....hazaro kwahishe aise!.
  • <b>Juhi Chawla</b>: Really sorry to hear about jagjitji .... After dealing with my own brothers situation couldn't bring myself to visit jagjitji in hospital..
    Juhi Chawla: Really sorry to hear about jagjitji .... After dealing with my own brothers situation couldn't bring myself to visit jagjitji in hospital..
  • <b>Lara Dutt</b>: Very saddened to hear of the demise of Jagjit singh! May his soul rest in peace.
    Lara Dutt: Very saddened to hear of the demise of Jagjit singh! May his soul rest in peace.
  • <b>Hansika Motwani</b>: I was lucky enough to meet him and receive his blessing .RIP jagjit Singh ji,you will truly be missed .
    Hansika Motwani: I was lucky enough to meet him and receive his blessing .RIP jagjit Singh ji,you will truly be missed .
  • <b>Bhagyashree</b>: A sad end to the ghazal maestro. Jagjit Singh RIP.
    Bhagyashree: A sad end to the ghazal maestro. Jagjit Singh RIP.
  • <b>Farhan Akhtar</B>: Another stalwart, Jagjit Singh, passes away. RIP.
    Farhan Akhtar: Another stalwart, Jagjit Singh, passes away. RIP.
  • <b>Preity Zinta</b>: May god give peace to Mr. Jagjit Singh's soul ! He was the king of poetry & soulful music; He will live in our hearts forever.... R.I.P
    Preity Zinta: May god give peace to Mr. Jagjit Singh's soul ! He was the king of poetry & soulful music; He will live in our hearts forever.... R.I.P
  • <b>Vivek Oberoi</b>: RIP Ghazal legend Jagjit Singhji...a maestro whose talent touched the hearts of millions.
    Vivek Oberoi: RIP Ghazal legend Jagjit Singhji...a maestro whose talent touched the hearts of millions.
  • <b>Sonu Niigaam</b>: So sad to see the great Jagjit Singhji,losing the battle to death..Very unlikely for the strong willed person tht he was..God bless his soul.
    Sonu Niigaam: So sad to see the great Jagjit Singhji,losing the battle to death..Very unlikely for the strong willed person tht he was..God bless his soul.
  • <b>Meghna Gulzar</b>: May God bestow all the strength and solace to Chitra ji to cope with her loss. #prayers.
    Meghna Gulzar: May God bestow all the strength and solace to Chitra ji to cope with her loss. #prayers.
  • <b>Siddharth</b>: Rest in peace, Jagjit Singh... What a life...so many lives touched...so many memories of growing up are nothing without his voice...peace.
    Siddharth: Rest in peace, Jagjit Singh... What a life...so many lives touched...so many memories of growing up are nothing without his voice...peace.