A vintage clip of the legendary Indian Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh is once again making waves online. Revered for his deep, emotive voice and for bringing the Ghazal form to mainstream audiences, Singh is now being remembered not just for his musical genius but also for his firm views on the cultural origins of Indian music. Fans across the internet are hailing him as a “true patriot,” applauding the candidness with which he expressed his opinions.
In the now-viral video, Jagjit Singh is seen addressing a question regarding the differences between Indian and Pakistani music. He responds with conviction in Hindi:
“Bharat aur Pakistan ki ek hi gaayeki hai. Wo yahin se gaye hain saare. Unki apni koi gaayeki nahi hai. Pakistan ka koi music nahi hai. Wo sirf India ka music hai. Jo music art hai, it has originated from India. Devtaaon ki ye rachna ki hui hai. Musalman toh Islam mein gaane bajaane ko theek samajhte nahi hai. Toh unka kahaan se ho jaayega music? Wo jo bandishein gaate hain wo humari bandishein hain. Wahi raag hai. Yahan ka music hai
This forthright declaration has reignited admiration for Singh, with many users taking to social media to express their respect. One fan remarked, “So he was a great man not just a great singer.” Another referred to him simply as a “True patriot,” while others echoed sentiments such as “Salute to Jagjit Singh” and “Hats off to the legend.”
The renewed interest in this clip comes at a time of growing strain between India and Pakistan, following a recent terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The tragedy claimed 26 lives, including a Nepali national. According to reports, the attackers targeted victims based on their names and religion, reportedly sparing only those who identified as Muslim and could recite the Kalma.
In this emotionally charged climate, Jagjit Singh’s powerful words have struck a chord, reminding many of his lasting impact — not only through music, but also through his fearless voice.
