Jagmohan Sursagar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 September 1918 |
| Died | 4 September 2003 (aged 84) |
| Other names | Jaganmoy Mitra |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Music composer |
| Years active | 1938-1999 |
| Known for | Indian light music |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Jagmohan Sursagar, bornJaganmoy Mitra (1918–2003), was an Indian singer and music composer,[1] best known for his composition, "Pyar Ki Yeh Talkhiyan", sung byLata Mangeshkar in the 1955 Hindi language movie,Sardar.[2] He sang several film and non-film songs forKamal Dasgupta, renowned Bengali music composer,[2] "O Varsha Ke Pahale Badal" fromMeghdoot (1945), being the most notable among them.[3] He performed on many stages, including theYadein show, organised by Sangeet Manjari, in 1971, and sang alongside many old time singers.[4] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of thePadma Shri in 1999.[5] Saregama, the Indian music company, has brought out a collection of his songs, under the title,The Best Of-Sursagar Jagmohan, which features 21 of his tracks.[6]
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