Ghazal king Jagjit Singh is today's Google doodle

It is Jagjit Singh's 72nd birthday and though he died two years ago, you will find him sitting in his patent posture with a harmonium on Google today.

Singh was one of India's most renowned Ghazal singers and has had hit songs like Woh Kaghaz Ki Kashti, Hothon Se Chulo and Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho that have inspired and touched generations.

[caption id="attachment_618141" align="alignleft" width="380"] Jagjit Singh on the doodle dedicated to him.[/caption]

A Padma Bhushan recipient, Singh was admitted to the hospital on 23 September 2011 and died on 11 October the same year. His condition had deteriorated in the last few days and he was on life support.

The voice behind the timeless ghazals was inspired by singers like K L Sehgal, Talat Mahmood, Abdul Karim Khan, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Amir Khan.

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One of the most successful and loved artistes of his time, he has left behind a huge body of work in a career spanning five decades, including 80 albums.

It was his father, who first recognised his son's talent. He sent young Jagjit to learn the nuances of music under a blind teacher, Pandit Chhaganlal Sharma. He later trained under Ustad Jamal Khan of Sainia gharana for six-years and gained knowledge in Khayal, Thumri and Dhrupad for stresssed.