Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the wife of veteran Indian music composer- Mohammed Zahur Khayyam |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Mumbai |
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| Death Cause | Age-related illness |
| Hometown | Punjab |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 7th Floor, Dakshina Apartments, Juhu, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Watching Films, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Mohammed Zahur Khayyam |
| Marriage Date | 01/01/1954 |
Family
| Husband | Mohammed Zahur Khayyam | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Jagjit Kaur, a legendary Indian playback singer, gained fame as the wife of renowned music composer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam. | |
| Despite singing fewer songs than peers like Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar, all of Jagjit Kaur's songs are highly regarded as masterpieces. | |
| Born into a wealthy Punjabi Zamindar Family, Jagjit Kaur had a keen interest in movies and music from a young age. | |
| Khayyam first noticed Jagjit Kaur's singing prowess during a music concert where she performed a classical piece. | |
| Jagjit Kaur and Khayyam's marriage was among the first inter-communal marriages in the film industry. | |
| The couple generously donated all their earnings to their charitable trust, the Khayyam Jagjeet Kaur KPG Charitable Trust. | |
| Interestingly, Jagjit Kaur was said to have been a college mate of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. | |
| In 2006, Manmohan Singh took the time to meet with Jagjit Kaur and Khayyam, showcasing their enduring connection. |
