Full Name | Jagmohan Singh Dhiman |
Date of Birth | February 8, 1941 |
Place of Birth | Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner State, British India (present-day Rajasthan, India) |
Date of Death | October 10, 2011 |
Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation | Music director, composer, singer |
Spouse | Chitra Singh (married in 1969) |
Children | 2 |
Net Worth | $20 million |
Genres | Ghazal, classical, devotional, folk, Bhajan |
Instruments | Vocals, harmonium, tanpura, piano, tabla |
Years Active | 1960–2011 |
Labels | EMI, HMV, Saregama, Universal, Sony BMG, CBS, Polydor, TIPS, Venus, T-Series, Magna Sound, Big, Times |
Notable Contributions | – Revival and popularity of ghazal – Composition and singing in numerous languages – Emphasis on words and melody in his music – Contribution to Indian classical music |
Awards | Padma Bhushan (2003) |
Philanthropic Endeavors | Support for philanthropic endeavors such as the library at St. Mary’s School, Mumbai, Bombay Hospital, CRY, Save the Children, and ALMA |