Chitra Singh

Singer

Indian Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/04/1945
Age80 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameChitra Shome

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorBlack (dyed brown)

Personal Life

HometownKolkata, West Bengal, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidowed
Affairs/BoyfriendsJagjit Singh
Husband/Spouse
Marriage Date
First Marriage1961
Second Marriage1969
Children
SonLate Vivek Singh (died 27/07/1990 in road accident)
DaughterLate Monica Dutta (From first Husband, died in 2009)

Career

Debut
Music AlbumThe Unforgettables (1977)
Playback SingerFilm- Sath-Sath

Favourites

Food(s)Bengali Cuisines, Punjabi Cuisines & Italian Cuisines
Actors
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Rajesh Khanna
  • Dharmendra
Actresses
  • Rekha
  • Madhuri Dixit
  • Sharmila Tagore
Singer(s)
  • Jagjit Singh
  • Talat Mahmood
  • Lata Mangeshkar
Colour(s)
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red

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.
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