Amitabh Bachchan Reveals His Favourite Jagjit Singh Ghazal on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18
On Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, a conversation about ghazals turned into a memorable tribute to poetry, music and the creative process. While interacting with contestant Anuj Bhatnakar, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about his admiration for legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh and shared one of his favourite compositions.
City Air News
Aug 26, 2026 01:33
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Mumbai, August 26, 2026: On Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, a conversation about ghazals turned into a memorable tribute to poetry, music and the creative process. While interacting with contestant Anuj Bhatnakar, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about his admiration for legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh and shared one of his favourite compositions.
The exchange began when contestant Anuj Bhatnakar revealed that after a stressful day at work, he unwinds by listening to ghazals. Calling himself a fan of Jagjit Singh, Contestant Anuj Bhatnakar even recited a ghazal before asking Amitabh Bachchan about his favourite Jagjit Singh composition.
Amitabh Bachchan replied, “Bohot saari ghazal hum sunte rehte hain, kabhi-kabhi sangeet wagairah hota hai. Ek unki hai, ‘Aahista Aahista’ wali, woh bohot sundar hai. Woh ek mujhe bohot pasand hai.”
Contestant Anuj Bhatnakar then asked Amitabh Bachchan if he had any fond memories of Jagjit Singh, especially since both Amitabh Bachchan and his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, have worked with the legendary ghazal singer over the years.
Reflecting on those interactions, Amitabh Bachchan shared, “Sir, woh kya hain ki, kai mulaqatein hoti thi, aur jo log creative kaam karte hain, aur jo likhne ka kaam karte hain, jo lekhan karte hain aur uska uchcharan karte hain, toh unmein kahin na kahin jaa kar milan hota hai. Kabhi milne ka avsar milta hai toh ek doosre se poochte hain, ‘Aapne yeh kyun likha?’ Phir woh poochha jaata hai, ‘Aapne esse kyun gaaya?’ Kyunki dekhiye, jo kavita likhi jaati hai na, usmein kahin na kahin ek chhupa hua sur hota hai. Tabhi jaa kar woh kavita banti hai. Kyunki aakhir ke jo shabd hain, woh agli line se judne chahiye, milne chahiye. Agar aap koi bhi kavita theek se padhiye, toh usmein aapko ek lay milegi. Aur jo gaayak hote hain, woh iss lay ko pehchaante hain, aur usse pehchaan kar hi woh apna geet gaate hain.”
The thoughtful conversation offered viewers a rare glimpse into Amitabh Bachchan’s deep appreciation for poetry and ghazals, while celebrating the timeless legacy of Jagjit Singh and the enduring relationship between words, rhythm and music.
