| 1. Jagjit Kaur, a legendary Indian playback singer, gained fame as the wife of renowned music composer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam. |
| 2. Despite singing fewer songs than peers like Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar, all of Jagjit Kaur's songs are highly regarded as masterpieces. |
| 3. Born into a wealthy Punjabi Zamindar Family, Jagjit Kaur had a keen interest in movies and music from a young age. |
| 4. Khayyam first noticed Jagjit Kaur's singing prowess during a music concert where she performed a classical piece. |
| 5. Jagjit Kaur and Khayyam's marriage was among the first inter-communal marriages in the film industry. |
| 6. The couple generously donated all their earnings to their charitable trust, the Khayyam Jagjeet Kaur KPG Charitable Trust. |
| 7. Interestingly, Jagjit Kaur was said to have been a college mate of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. |
| 8. In 2006, Manmohan Singh took the time to meet with Jagjit Kaur and Khayyam, showcasing their enduring connection. |
| 9. In 2016, Kaur, along with her husband-composer, started the Khayyam Jagjit Kaur KPG Charitable Trust to support budding artists and technicians in India. |
