Jaspal Singh (singer)

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Jaspal Singh is an Indian singer who lent his voice to various Bollywood actors of 1970's and 1980's. He was born on 23rd March, 1943 in Amritsar, Punjab. Jaspal Singh from a very young age and during his school and colleges days, he used to sing in various singing competitions. To further pursue his passion for singing he went to Mumbai where his sister used to stay. His talent was first and foremost recognised by well known female singer Usha Khanna during 1968. He was provided a chance to sing at a Professional level, however he did not get the recognition which he deserved. He struggled to make a career in singing and would often visit Amritsar, Delhi and Mumbai time and again. Due to pressure from his father he started practising law and started living in Mumbai. In spite of the hardships he never gave up. And then, a well known Music Composer, Ravindra Jain gave him the big break for a song in the movie called 'Geet Gata Chal' of 1975. After this song, he became a household name. His voice was unique and was unlike any other and he sang for hit movies like 'Nadiya ke paar', Ankhiyon ke jharokhon se','Sawan ko aane do' amongst others. [1]

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Songs

Here is list of Jaspal Singh hit songs from Indian films

SongsComposerOther PerformersFilm
Dekho Logo, Ye Kaisa Zamana, Sambhalo Sambhalo Usha Khanna Usha Khanna Bandish
Beta Khel Mat Matkao Usha Khanna Mahendra Kapoor Anjaan Hai Koi
Dharti Meri Maata Pita AasmaanRavindra JainGeet Gaata Chal
Geet Gaata Chal O Saathi Gungunaata ChalRavindra JainGeet Gaata Chal
Mangal bhavan amangal haari dravahu sudasarath ajar bihaariRavindra JainGeet Gaata Chal
Chaupaiyan RamayanRavindra JainGeet Gaata Chal
Shyam Teri Bansi Pukare Radha NamRavindra JainArti MukherjiGeet Gaata Chal
Mohe Chhota Mila BhartaarRavindra JainHemlata, ChetanGeet Gaata Chal
Angan mein aayi bahaar bhawji Ravindra Jain Ravindra Jain Nadiya Ke Paar
Bade Badayi Naa Kare Bade Naa Bole BolRavindra Jain Hemlata Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
Bas ek yehi vardan aaj ham maang rahe kartaar seC Arjun Kavi Pradeep Karwa Chauth
Gagan yeh samjhe chaand sukhi haiRajkamalMadan BharatiSaawan Ko Aane Do
Jab jab tu mere saamne aayeRavindra JainAnjaanShyam Tere Kitne Naam
Jinkhoja tin paaiyaan gahre paani paithaRajkamal Maya GovindPayal Ki Jhankar
Kaun Disa Mein Leke Chala Re BatuhiyaHemlataNadiya Ke Paar (1982)
O Sathi Dukh Mein Hi Sukh Hai Chhipa ReRajkamalJaspal SinghSaawan Ko Aane Do
Oh re babuaLaxmikant Pyarelal Anand Bakshi All Rounder
Rang leke deewaane aa gaye rangon meinRavindra JainZid
Saathi re kabhi apna saath na chooteRavindra Jain AnjaanShyam Tere Kitne Naam
Sawan Ko Aane DoRajkamalKalyani MitraSawan Ko Aane Do
Teri palkon ke tale yeh jo deepak jaleRavindra JainZid
Jamuna Kinare Baje Shyam Ki BansuriyaRavindra JainShyam Tere Kitne Naam
Jogi Ji Dheere DheereRavindra JainRavindra JainNadiya Ke Paar

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