In conversation with Jitender Singh, a Dogri Ghazal singer and composer
Jitender was born on 7th day December 1966 in the city of temples-Jammu. Nurtured in an educated and cultured Dogra family , Jitender was encouraged, unreservedly towards academic advancement as well as artistic excellence by his parents.
Jitender was born on 7th day December 1966 in the city of temples-Jammu. Nurtured inan educated and cultured Dogra family , Jitender was encouraged,unreservedly towards academic advancement as well as artistic excellence by his parents.
Influence of different Gharanas {styles} and maestros has helped Jitender to evolve a style that is unique. This sets him apart from other artists. He performs Thumri, Dadra and Bhajan with equal ease and artistry enhanced by the variation of his Murkis, Taans and Khatkas marked by spontaneity.
The promise of an exceptional voice, noted for its power, range and sensitivity attracted attention when he was only a child. After initial training in Jammu, Jitender’s voice was modulated to traverse the octave of Khayal by Pandit Mani Prasad of Kirana Gharana in Delhi.
In addition to Ghazal singing Jitender is a very talented ” MUSIC DIRECTOR”. He has scored music for many films, tele-serials, jingles, plays, albums and dance dramas.
Audio albums (Music and Vocal)
Company Name of Album
RAMA (1) Dharan (Vocals) (DOGRI SONGS)
(2) Phuharan (Vocals)
MUSIC TODAY (1) Surya Upasna (with Shubha Mudgal)
(2) Gayatri Upasna ( Music and Vocals)
(3) Gayatri Mantra (Singer Shubha Mudgal)
(Music:- Jitendra Singh)
ISHA MUSIC (1)DURGA SAPTSHATI (Music and Vocal)
SMW (1) Benantian {gurbani}( Vocals)
(2) Sohniye {Punjabi pop}( Vocals)
SAGA (1) Ramchritmanas (Vocals)
(2) Krishna (Vocals)
(3) Pawan Putra Hanumaan (Music and Vocals)
RAMA (1) Dharan {dogri songs} (Vocals)
(2) Krishna (Vocals)
(3) Pawan Putra Hanumaan (Music and Vocals)
T- SERIES (1) Jawai ji Pawana ( Rajasthani Songs) ( Music)
(2) Pallo Latke( Rajasthani Songs) ( Music)
(3) Kirtan (Vocals)
(4) Govind Damodar Madhveti (vocals)
Music: Pt. Jasraj
(5) Arpan (Music)
Singer:- Anuradha Paudwal
(6) Hey Re Kanhaiya (Music)
Singer :- Gopal Sharma
SAMBODHI CASSETTES (1) Man Ke Paar (Devotional) (Music and Vocals)
(2) Shradhanjali (Devotional) (Music and Vocals)
KUBER MUSIC (1) Man Ke Paar (Devotional) (Music and Vocals)
(2) Shradhanjali (Devotional) (Music and Vocals)
Composed music for following TV serials:
NAME OF THE SERIAL PRODUCER / DIRECTOR CHANNEL
MAZHAB NAHIN SIHKATA ARWIND SWAMI DOORDARSHAN
NATKHAT RANI BADI SAYANI SALIM ARIF DO
EK LAVYA RAJAN KUMAR DO
BARF KI AAG NILOFFAR SHAMA DO
MOHLAT DO DO
SHABAD YUDH MOSHARRAF ZAUQI DO
EK EHSAAS RAJESH GUPTA DO
JAGRAN SANJAY KHANNA DO
KASHMIR AAJ TAK SHANKAR BHAN DO
PIDHI SANJAY KHANNA DO
SANGRAKSHAN SANJAY KHANNA DO
CHHUTATE KINARE VED PRAKASH DO
UTH JAAG MUSAFIR ASRAAR SHAMSI DO
AB NAHIN RAJESH DUA DO
GENERATION CHAT DO DO
FILMONIA RAJAN KUMAR DO
GHARAONDA SUJATA,BAG FILMS DO
ABABELEN LAOT AYENGI PRADEEP DAMANIA DO
KANYADAN RAVINDER SHARMA ASTHA
SAHIB BANDAGI RAVINDER SHARMA DO
Composed background music for a film on RAJA RAVI VERMA the legendary painter.This film was on Doordarshan’s National Network.
Jitendercomposed music for the prestigious closing ceremony show of India’s 50 years of independence at VIJAY CHOWK. This show was live on all doordarshan channels and was watched all over the world.
Some of the jingles composed by Jitender Singh:
502 Pataka tea, Priya Gold Biscuits, Narpa masale, Vishal Mega Mart, Tops jams, Nescafe,Airtel,Vatika Coconut Oil,Big Bubol,Ruby Oil.
Previous Record as Ghazal Singer:
Jitender Singh has the honor of presenting myself as Ghazal Singer.
Overseas
Performed successfully in various cultural concerts, festivals of India and music concerts at USA, SPAIN, ROME, UK, SINGAPORE, SWEDEN,GERMANY,MAURITIUS etc.
Last Tour {UK}
Successfully toured the major cities of UK in the months of July, August & September.
Gave sixteen Ghazal concerts in the cities like LONDON, LEEDS, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER & HUDDERSFIELD.
INDIA
Participatedsuccessfully in various concerts and shows all over India andparticipated in various UTSAVAS / Festivals; with excellent audienceappreciation and applause from the media as well.
Television/ Radio
Jitender Singh is a “TOP GRADE” ghazal artist of ALL INDIA RADIO and performs at Indian Radio and Television.
Awards / honor
Citation by Ministry of HRD -Department of Culture, Govt. of India, 1995.
Role of honor — Association of Indian Universities, 1994-95.
Best vocalist- National Youth Festival, Akola, 1988.
Award of honor — Indian Fine Arts Society, Singapore, 1998.
Honored by Helpage India — Occasion of United Nations International Day for the elderly, 1991.
Address:
JITENDER SINGH
Resi. – 32-A,NEW PLOTS,JAMMU-180001 Ph. 0191-2571580
Delhi Off.-141-C,LIG,DDA FLATS MOTIA KHAN,PAHAR GANJ,
NEW DELHI-110055. Ph-011-23622765,9810154957
E-mail- jitenderkanika@yahoo.co.uk
