A memorial service has been organised for Ghazal King Jagjit Singh, who passed away last week.
"The body is gone, but the soul will remain immortal. Jag ko jeet ne wale Jagjit Singhji, we are missing you," says Ram Iyer, who was closely associated with the Ghazal maestro.
Mr Iyer was instrumental in organising the maestros' latest tour to New Zealand, which was a tremendous success earlier this year.
"For me it was a experience that I will never forget throughout my life, such a quiet and down to earth person, never demanding, no tantrums - in fact it was a good feeling all through managing the event.
"I also had the privelege of being taken along to Sydney and Melbourne and all though here and in Aussie he would always callout for me and check. The parting gift which he gave me was a personally autograghed 10 CD set which was released on his 70th birthday consisting of 70 of his best songs, ghazals & bhajans."
Prayer Service for Ghazal King "Jagjit Singh"
Tuesday, October 18 ยท 6:30pm
Mt Eden War Memorial Hall
487 Dominion Road, Balmoral.
Auckland