The Ghazal
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How Bhupinder Singh blends the ghazal with the guitar
The singer introduced modern instruments into ghazal orchestration.
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Chhaya Ganguli’s impact exceeds her output
The singer has a limited track record but leaves a lasting impression.
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Talat Aziz, the ghazal singer who could have been a movie star
His acting debut as a singer in the film ‘Dhun’ was announced in 1991 but never released.
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When Danny Denzongpa sang ghazals
Apart from a flourishing film career, the actor sang in Hindi and Nepali.
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Salma Agha’s voice could not match her beauty
The actor, singer and favourite of street performers has tried every genre, including disco and ghazal.
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Talat Mahmood, the photogenic ghazal superstar
Not only did he sing like a dream, but also his good looks were a major distraction.
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Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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The other ghazal couple who lost out to Jagjit-Chitra Singh
Rajendra and Nina Mehta excelled in singing romantic ghazal duets.
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Does bhajan king Anup Jalota pass the ghazal test?
The singer’s popularity in devotional music has stifled his excursions into the ghazal territory.
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Before Jagjit Singh, there was another ghazal king
The singer shares the title with music composer Madan Mohan.
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The Reel
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You can chase away Ghulam Ali but there is no escaping his music
The Pakistani singer, whose concerts are often denied permission in India, has a following across the subcontinent.
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Pankaj Udhas, the ghazal singer who got typecast as a wine endorser
The body of work is actually extensive, from Hindi film songs to albums.
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Flying solo with Chitra Singh
She is best known for her duets with her husband Jagjit Singh, but the ghazal singer carved out a spot for herself.
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The Field
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