Taking a potshot at 'Delhi-6' hit song 'Masakali', Singh said that he was puzzled with the usage of offbeat words in the lyrics. The singer who started his journey in the film industry as a music composer with 'Prem Geet' in 1981 said, 'It (Bollywood music) is cheap music just meant for discotheques with nonsensical lyrics.' Singh, who has composed some hit music for films like 'Arth' and 'Saath Saath' in the 80's does not seem to have a good opinion about today's Bollywood music as he stated, 'it lacks profound poetry and soulful tunes'. When referred that lyrics for the song has been penned by Gulzar with whom he has given many hits, Singh said, 'When I work with Gulzar Sahab I categorically tell him to write such poetry which my fans and I can understand.' The Ghazal maestro, said that he did not understand the lyrics of the composition and why it has become so popular that everybody from Indian political parties to International pop bands is eager to use it. 'Getting an Oscar is no doubt a great achievement but the song, for which we got the award, is not so special.įrankly I did not understand on what basis it was awarded,' Singh told reporters at a function where he released his new album 'Inteha.' The 68-year-old legend who is famous for his candid nature believes that getting the Academy award was a golden moment in Indian history but the song per se did not deserve the honour. The world might be ga ga over A R Rahman's Oscar winning composition 'Jai Ho' but legendary Ghazal singer, Jagjit Singh finds the song overrated.

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