On Twitter, grief over Jagjit Singh's death

Updated: October 10, 2011 10:51 IST

Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh today passed away at the Leelavati Hospital here, over a fortnight after he suffered brain haemorrhage. He was 70.

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Fans of renowned Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh who passed away at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai today (October 10) expressed sorrow on Twitter.

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Narendra Modi: He was to be here with us a few days back but could not, due to his ill-health. So sad! Gujarat has lost a well wisher in him.

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Amitabh Bachchan: The sonorous silk voice of Jagjit Singh silent now !! A great loss to the world of music and Ghazal .. Prayers and condolences ..

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Shah Rukh Khan: Uff so sad to hear of the demise of jagjit singhji. May Allah bless his soul.

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Sushma Swaraj: Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh is no more. His songs were part of our lives. It is a terrible loss

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AR Rahman: Rest in Peace Jagjit ji...No one can replace your voice and the perfection you had towards your art...

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Shabana Azmi: Kisi ki nazar lag gayi hai kala ki duniya ko...Jagjit Singh no more. His contribution to the ghazal in India is unparalleled. Big loss.

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Sophie Chaudry: This cannot be true. His voice moved ppl to tears & so will this news. A true gift to music. Am absolutely devastated. R.I.P Jagjit Singh

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Karan Johar: I grew up listening to the brilliance of Jagjit Singh..my mother was a big fan and then made me one...RIP sir!!! Loss of a true legend.

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Mahesh Bhatt: Just heard from NDTV that Jagjit Singh has passed away!

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Shriya Saran: RIP Jagjit Singh. Will always remember your voice. Specially your ghazal....hazaro kwahishe aise!.

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Juhi Chawla: Really sorry to hear about jagjitji .... After dealing with my own brothers situation couldn't bring myself to visit jagjitji in hospital..

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Lara Dutt: Very saddened to hear of the demise of Jagjit singh! May his soul rest in peace.

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Hansika Motwani: I was lucky enough to meet him and receive his blessing .RIP jagjit Singh ji,you will truly be missed .

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Bhagyashree: A sad end to the ghazal maestro. Jagjit Singh RIP.

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Farhan Akhtar: Another stalwart, Jagjit Singh, passes away. RIP.

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Preity Zinta: May god give peace to Mr. Jagjit Singh's soul ! He was the king of poetry & soulful music; He will live in our hearts forever.... R.I.P

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Vivek Oberoi: RIP Ghazal legend Jagjit Singhji...a maestro whose talent touched the hearts of millions.

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Sonu Niigaam: So sad to see the great Jagjit Singhji,losing the battle to death..Very unlikely for the strong willed person tht he was..God bless his soul.

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Meghna Gulzar: May God bestow all the strength and solace to Chitra ji to cope with her loss. #prayers.

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Siddharth: Rest in peace, Jagjit Singh... What a life...so many lives touched...so many memories of growing up are nothing without his voice...peace.

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