Jagmohan Sursagar, born Jaganmoy Mitra (1918–2003), was an Indian singer and music composer,[1] best known for his composition, "Pyar Ki Yeh Talkhiyan", sung by Lata Mangeshkar in the 1955 Hindi language movie, Sardar.[2] He sang several film and non-film songs for Kamal Dasgupta, renowned Bengali music composer,[2] "O Varsha Ke Pahale Badal" from Meghdoot (1945), being the most notable among them.[3] He performed on many stages, including the Yadein show, organised by Sangeet Manjari, in 1971, and sang alongside many old time singers.[4] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri in 1999.[5] Saregama, the Indian music company, has brought out a collection of his songs, under the title, The Best Of-Sursagar Jagmohan, which features 21 of his tracks.[6]
