Jagjit Singh's Audacious Love Story: "I Want to Marry Your Wife"

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News18•25-01-2026, 11:10
Jagjit Singh's Audacious Love Story: "I Want to Marry Your Wife"
- •Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh fell deeply in love with Chitra, a married woman, in 1967.
- •Chitra was initially married to Debo Prasad and had a daughter; she was going through personal difficulties.
- •Jagjit Singh boldly approached Chitra's husband, Debo Prasad, stating, "I want to marry your wife."
- •Despite initial refusal from Chitra and the unconventional proposal, Jagjit and Chitra married in 1969.
- •The couple faced immense tragedy with the death of their 21-year-old son, Vivek, in a 1990 car accident, leading Chitra to stop singing.
Why It Matters: Jagjit Singh's unconventional love story and personal tragedies shaped his legendary musical journey.
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