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Though his formal education was short-lived, his passion for music flourished over time through performances in local mehfils and an influential friendship in Lahore, which eventually encouraged him to pursue a career in singing.\n\nSaigal’s musical style was unique—his voice combined the resonance of a baritone with the gentler shades of a tenor, offering emotive depth that stood out even amidst the primitive recording technology of his era. Unlike most singers who became playback artists, Saigal typically performed his own songs on-screen, lending authenticity and personal expression to his cinematic presence.\n\nHe made his mark in cinema through a string of unforgettable performances. His debut came with Mohabbat Ke Ansu (1932) under New Theatres in Calcutta. He achieved superstardom with Devdas (1935), delivering soul-stirring numbers like \"Baalam Aaye Baso More Man Mein\" and \"Dukh Ke Ab Din Beetat Nahin\". 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