Sonu Nigam launches Ritu Johri’s album The Immortals

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 24: Ravindra Jain was a prolific composer, lyricist and singer whose fan base continues to be strong as ever. His music in films like Chor Machaye Shor (1974), Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Chitchor (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), Henna (1991), Vivah (2016), etc and in TV shows like Ramayana (1987), Shri Krishna (1993) etc. was loved by listeners of all ages. The talented artist passed away on October 9, 2015, and his fans would be happy to know that the recently released album will feature songs penned by Ravindra Jain.

Titled The Immortals, the album comprises Ghazals, all of which are written by Ravindra Jain, and are sung by the acclaimed and talented singer, Ritu Johri. The Immortals consists of 5 ghazals, namely ‘Bebasi De Gaya’, ‘Umar Bhar Imtihan Leti Hai’, ‘Ab Jo Zindagani Hai’, ‘Jhoothe Ko Bhi Woh Haal Mera’ and ‘Jin Par Ghazal Kahein’. Ritu has crooned all ghazals, with music composed by Shiv Rajoria.

The Immortals was launched by none other than the iconic singer Sonu Nigam. Sonu Nigam has also been a huge admirer of Ravindra Jain and when he was asked to do the launch, he was more than happy to do so.

Ritu Johri says, “It’s while working on my doctorate in Music that I became close to Dadu (Ravindra Jain) and got the opportunity of becoming a part of their family. He and his wife, Divya Jain, have played an important role in my life. I’ll always be indebted to them.”