Jagjit Singh was one of the most striking and forlorn voices in Indian film music for decades. A distinct vocalist who remained popular even as composers chased trends, he helmed stirring tear-jerker ballads for several blockbusters. The playback singer often collaborated with his wife Chitra Singh as well as Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Although he usually handled heavy-hearted love songs, Singh occasionally sang buoyant tracks as well—a testament to his musical diversity.