Chitra Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Chitra Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/04/1945
Age79 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameChitra Shome

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorBlack (dyed brown)

Personal Life

HometownKolkata, West Bengal, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsJagjit Singh
Husband/Spouse
Marriage Date
First Marriage1961
Second Marriage1969
Children
SonLate Vivek Singh (died in 1990)
DaughterLate Monica Dutta (From first Husband, died in 2009)

Career

Debut
Music AlbumThe Unforgettables (1977)
Playback SingerFilm- Sath-Sath

Favourites

Food(s)Bengali Cuisines, Punjabi Cuisines & Italian Cuisines
Actors
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Rajesh Khanna
  • Dharmendra
Actresses
  • Rekha
  • Madhuri Dixit
  • Sharmila Tagore
Singer(s)
  • Jagjit Singh
  • Talat Mahmood
  • Lata Mangeshkar
Colour(s)
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red

Some Lesser Known Facts

She comes from a Bengali family and married at 16.
Met Jagjit Singh in her ex-husband's recording studio during his struggling days.
Her son, Vivek Singh, passed away in a road accident.
Recorded her final song 'Mere Dukh Ki koi Dawa Na Karo' before her son's death.
Had a daughter, Monica Dutta, who was a model and died by suicide at 50 due to marital issues.
Sang with Jagjit Singh, creating the 'Ghazal couple' and producing many popular songs.
Performed alongside Jagjit Singh in live shows and various events.
Contributed with playback singing for Bollywood and TV serials.
Retired from singing after her son's tragic death.