The ghazal form of poetry originated in Persia (present-day Iran) in the 7th century.

The traditional structure of a ghazal is a series of rhyming couplets, with each couplet expressing a complete thought or idea.

The typical theme of a ghazal is love, often expressed in a melancholic or bittersweet tone.

Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869) is widely regarded as the greatest ghazal poet of all time.

The ghazal form of poetry became popular in India in the 12th century, brought by Persian poets and musicians.

Urdu has the richest tradition of ghazal poetry in India, with many renowned poets such as Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and Javed Akhtar.

Jagjit Singh (1941-2011) is considered to be the father of modern ghazal singing in India.

Modern ghazal, which incorporates elements of Western music and popular Indian film music, is the most popular form of ghazal singing in India today.

Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022) is known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her contributions to Indian music, including her ghazal singing.

Ghalib's 'Dil-e-Nadaan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai' is considered to be the most famous ghazal of all time.

Jagjit Singh's 'Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayal Aaya' is often sung at weddings in India.

Jagjit Singh's 'Hosh Walon Ko Khabar Kya' is often sung at funerals in India.

Jagjit Singh's 'Chitthi Aayi Hai' is often sung at festivals in India.

Jagjit Singh's 'Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayal Aaya' is often sung at parties in India.