Ishmeet Singh was an Indian singer. He was the winner of the first season of Star Voice of India, a highly popular Indian Television singing competition on Star Plus channel. He shot to fame after he won the title. He was the only Sikh who made a mark in the glamour world.
Ishmeet's interview to rediff moments after winning VOI
Ishmeet was born on September 02, 1989 to Gurpinder Singh and Amritpal Kaur. He was originally from Ludhiana. He was a second year student of the MNC College in Mumbai.
He was a true fan of well-known Indian playback singer Shaan and considered him as his idol. He also admired popular Indian music director A. R. Rehman and his dream was to sing for him.
Ishmeet had also participated in Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, a singing competition on Star Plus channel and represented the Champions team. He was eliminated on June 20, 2008.
He died due to drowning in a pool of a resort on July 29, 2008 in Male, Maldives.
The teenager had captured the nation’s imagination with his voice and devotion to singing. His death is an irreparable loss to the Indian music industry.
The tragedy has cut short a promising life but Ishmeet will live in the memories of his fans who will best remember him as the Sikh boy who sang in the long golden brown coat to pick up the Voice of India trophy.
We'll miss you greatly Ishmeet and may God give peace and solace to your eternal soul and strength to your loved ones. Your voice touched our hearts deeply. We mourn your loss and hope that others will gather to share their memories and thoughts to honor your life.