Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1940 |
| Age | 86 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Chitra Singh
01/01/2025
Chitra Singh returned to the music world not to sing new songs, but to compile and release a collection of her late husband Jagjit Singh's unreleased tracks. This project honors their legacy as the 'King and Queen of Ghazals' and brings previously unheard music to fans.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Chitra Shome |
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| Former Names | Chitra Dutta |
| Maiden Name | Chitra Shome |
| Spouse Name | Jagjit Singh |
| First Husband Name | Unknown |
| Genre | Ghazal |
| Notable For | King and Queen of Ghazals (with Jagjit Singh) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (dyed brown) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| No formal musical training; learned music by listening to her mother's guru |
Personal Life
| Born into a Bengali family in Kolkata | |
| Married at age 16 (1956) | |
| Met Jagjit Singh in her first husband's recording studio during his struggling days | |
| Retired from singing after the tragic death of her son Vivek Singh in 1990 | |
| Currently widowed after Jagjit Singh's death on 10/10/2011 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed | ||||
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Jagjit Singh | ||||
| Husband/Spouse | Jagjit Singh | ||||
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Family
| Spouse | Jagjit Singh |
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| Children | Vivek Singh, Monica Dutta |
Career
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| Food(s) | Bengali Cuisines, Punjabi Cuisines & Italian Cuisines |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She comes from a Bengali family and married at 16. | |
| 2. Met Jagjit Singh in her ex-husband's recording studio during his struggling days. | |
| 3. Her son, Vivek Singh, passed away in a road accident. | |
| 4. Recorded her final song 'Mere Dukh Ki koi Dawa Na Karo' before her son's death. | |
| 5. Had a daughter, Monica Dutta, who was a model and died by suicide at 50 due to marital issues. | |
| 6. Sang with Jagjit Singh, creating the 'Ghazal couple' and producing many popular songs. | |
| 7. Performed alongside Jagjit Singh in live shows and various events. | |
| 8. Contributed with playback singing for Bollywood and TV serials. | |
| 9. Retired from singing after her son's tragic death. | |
| 10. Known alongside Jagjit Singh as the 'King and Queen of Ghazals'. | |
| 11. Sang popular Bengali songs including 'Ki Dile Amai Tumi?', 'Bujhini To Ami', 'Duti Mon Ar Nei Dujonar', and 'Amar Chokher Joler Majhe'. | |
| 12. Contributed to devotional music albums like Krishna, Chirag, Hey Ram, and Shabads. |