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Very Sad News: Ishmeet Singh Passes Away

Posted by Anandica | Tuesday, July 29, 2008 – 1:30 pm

Ishmeet Singh, the winner of the “Voice of India” contest, passed away today after drowning in a hotel swimming pool in the Maldives. He was the only son of his parents, and was set to perform at an event in Maldives capital. Such a tragic story and such a great loss for the Punjabi community.ishmeet.jpg Ishmeet had been vocal about his intent to encourage Sikh youth to step out of the shadows and achieve their dreams.

This talented Sikh turned out to be very humble, polite, and caring. His idea on winning rested in the ultimate sense to have faith in Waheguru wholeheartedly. He is an idol to many young Sikhs all around the world and he can inspire and motivate young Sikh men and women to succeed in life without compromising their values and traditions under any pressure whatsoever. While interviewing him, he very clearly said to me that in future he would do everything in his power to help Sikh youth with talent to step out of the shadow.

His Shabad Kirtan CD had just been released and many were hoping to see the beginning of a wonderful journey for Ishmeet. He will be greatly missed.

Previous Coverage of Ishmeet on the Langar Hall:

  1. 104 Responses to “Very Sad News: Ishmeet Singh Passes Away”

  2. By XefroX on Jul 29, 2008 at 2:28 pm | Quote

    ismeet latest pic http://www.thefuraavaru.com

  3. By hkhosa on Jul 29, 2008 at 2:29 pm | Quote

    i heard it..1st i cudnt belive it…i thought someone was playing jokes..but den no1 would play like dis..he will be missed…waheguru ji ohnu apna charna vich thaan deve & ohdi mammi & daddy nu hausla deve..vaise tan jawaan putt marr jave hausla kithon anda hai.

  4. By Altaf on Jul 29, 2008 at 3:21 pm | Quote

    It’s really sad and unbelievable, may his soul rest in peace. A great singer is lost.

  5. By Zoyya on Jul 29, 2008 at 4:02 pm | Quote

    This is so shocking, how could it be possible, he couldn’t of died in a swimming pool by drowning.Shouldn’t there been some lifeguard or atleast someone to help him and that resort is suppose to be one of the best. Just how could it be possible this should be investigated. I give simpathy to all of Ishmeeths family, friends and fans i am really sorry and would of hope to ishmeeth that he could of gone really far in life but i guess this is where it ends.

  6. By Harmeet on Jul 29, 2008 at 4:10 pm | Quote

    Its really sad & big loss to every sikh. Could belived that such tragic incident happened. May Waheguru Ji give strength to his parents & relatives to handle the shock. Ishmeet really made us proud with his talent. Why always good people leave early?

  7. By Mai Harinder Kaur on Jul 29, 2008 at 4:18 pm | Quote

    I agree with Zoyya above. How could this happen? We need many more details. It really must be investigated.

    My condolences especially to his family, and also to all of us who now won’t have the chance to watch him grow and develop both as an entertainer and as a Sikh role model.

    Sometimes the hukam of Vaheguru is hard to understand.

    Sometimes it is hard to remain in chardi kala.

    But we are Sikhs. We accept the hukam of Vaheguru without anger or bitterness. We remain in chardi kala.

    Still…how very sad.

  8. By Basit on Jul 29, 2008 at 4:20 pm | Quote

    O my God!! Its shocking and unbelievable news, I am in tears and can’t digest this tradegy. He was such a nice person beside winner of SVOI. There must be an inquiry into this incident, how come an international resort was not having saftey personnel at swimming pool???.
    I sincerely condole the grieved family and pray to Allah to give them strength to withstand this great tradegy, May Ishmeet’s soul rest in peace

  9. By noor on Jul 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm | Quote

    it’s really a shoking news and i do not have words to express my sad feelings. i can’t beleive that can happen in a luxury resort, where lifeguards were supposed to be appointed. How come nobody was there to help at that busy hour? may his soul rest in peace. it’s painful to write these words but no one can do anything……..

  10. By Aman on Jul 29, 2008 at 5:50 pm | Quote

    i can’t believe on my ears he is such a nice person a wonderful son,i am really shocked on Ishmeet’s sudden death.it s avery hard time for his parents’ may God give them strenth to face this tragedy.

  11. By Sanjeev (Sydney) on Jul 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm | Quote

    Very shocking, just hard to believe. Drowning in a pool in a five star resort is just unheard of, was there nobody around him considering that he was a celebrity. I think there is foul play and this must be investigated in its totality.

  12. By manbir on Jul 29, 2008 at 6:16 pm | Quote

    I can not believe it . It is so so sad. May Ishmeet’s soul rest in peace.It must be investigated.

  13. By Roop Rai on Jul 29, 2008 at 7:09 pm | Quote

    I am still in shock.

  14. By meonly on Jul 29, 2008 at 8:24 pm | Quote

    This is really a very sad news. but we all have to believe the fact that no one can stop death. we all have to face it oneday.All my good wishes and symphothy to his family, as they lost a valuable diamon in their family chain.

  15. By Usha Kumar on Jul 29, 2008 at 8:45 pm | Quote

    Ver shocking!!!! May god bless your soul. You will be alive forever in peoples heart.
    You were such a wonderful person and will always be missed by your fans.

  16. By Amrita on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:01 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet was a true fighter throughout the Voice of India show,People tried to demoralise and discourage him(including the judges),but he was always focused on his singing..I live in USA and i was and AM still a Big fan of Ishmeet..He was a complete SUPERSTAR..A glance at him always made you feel that he is such a simple and a true hearted guy,which outstanded him from the Rest and made him THE VOICE OF INDIA….My heartly Condolences to Ishmeets family,and I am sure Ishmeets place in the lives of his family,his friends and his FANS can not be replaced to changed ever….God rest his soul in Peace..

  17. By Rajesh Sharma on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:07 pm | Quote

    ismeet latest pic http://www.thefuraavaru.com

    Its a great loss not only to sikh community but for entire national. Long live Ismeet & god bless his Family.

  18. By Balbir Singh Sooch on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:24 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet’s untimely death is very shocking and sad news for all noble hearts. “I have some big projects lined up. And I am happy that God has put me on right path. Soon I will take a big leap and go high.” Said Ishmeet Singh talking to TOI at Chandigarh never knew that what is big leap and high in store for him? Here we are helpless and have to surrender to HIS wishes as who can chant (God’s) knowledge whose study is arduous. The demand of an inquiry into the drowning accident as to know what were the circumstances leading to his death took place so suddenly and carelessly is genuine at least in order to take preventive measures for the future blossoming stars of any field like him. Such an inquiry is a need of hour along with praying that God bless his soul. A few words expressed for the gem on his very sorrowful untimely death especially for the consolation of his parents and other family members by Balbir Singh Sooch, his family and friends.

  19. By jaswinder singh on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:35 pm | Quote

    I was shocked to hear the news.
    how come all of a sudden he was drowned in the pool of a well known resort.
    May god bless his soul in peace and give a strength to his family members to face the tragedy.

  20. By gaurav kumar on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:44 pm | Quote

    this shocking news of death of our star has totally filled with sorrow.may god give peace to departed soul.

  21. By Maninderpal on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:54 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet was a very promising singer. He would have achieved great heights in his career. Unfortunately destiny had something else for him..May his soul rest in peace.. May God give lots of strength to his parents to bear this huge huge loss

  22. By Maninderpal on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:55 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet was a very promising singer. He would have achieved great heights in his career. Unfortunately destiny had something else for him..May his soul rest in peace.. May God give lots of strength to his parents to bear this huge huge loss..

    WE WILL MISS YOU ISHMEET..

  23. By Chandan Bhardwaj on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:11 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet was a Voice from Heaven and Back to Heaven…

  24. By mariyam on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:12 pm | Quote

    its a great loss…i liked him a lot.not only as a singer but cox he had a great personality.it seems tht he was swimming in a private pool n thts the reason no lifeguard was there. may his soul rest in peace..my deepest consolidence to his family n frends

  25. By naheen on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm | Quote

    this shocking news of death of our star has totally filled with sorrow.may god give peace to departed soul.

  26. By Gurcharan Singh on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm | Quote

    Its most shocking and disappointing news i could ever heard of….. we still rem the day.. he was awarded as ” ISHMEET SINGH - VOICE OF INDIA”. and we all cheered and dance on his winning the title…

    We all where desperately waiting for his SOLO POP ALBUM TO BE RELEASED>>>>and c him growing in coming days…

    I would still request everyone that hopefully his album releases and we all shall go and get original copy to express our respect to him….

    Waha Guru Ji De KHALSA… Waha GURU JI Di PHATHA ~~

  27. By Deepak on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:33 pm | Quote

    shocking news!!!!!!!! i still can’t believe that ishmeet singh passes away. very difficuilt to digest.

    I would request all authorities to have an enquiry on ishmeet singh’s untimely death. It’s not just possible that it can happen in a swimming pool. His untimely death is very very shocking…….

    I dont have words to expess………..

    we will miss you ishmeet.

  28. By nadia on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:42 pm | Quote

    ishmeet we will miss u

  29. By dr. navneet on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:54 pm | Quote

    a great loos , i m shocked .

  30. By Jodha on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:54 pm | Quote

    Here is a poem in Punjabi from youtube posted by dozywalia
    ishmeet_poem.jpg

  31. By syed nazimur rahman on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:57 pm | Quote

    It is extremely difficult to believe that a talented singer and a wonderful soul Ishmeet could die in such a manner. It is strange that this posh hotel could not provide life guards. Was he all alone or could there have been other guests nearby. Did nobody see him ? Strange indeed.
    Our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved parents and relatives of Ludhiana.

    I was in ardent fan and shall remain so.

    Khuda Hafiz.

    Nazim Rahman

  32. By Daniston Dayal on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:58 pm | Quote

    I was and still I am shocked to learn from my wife when I had returned from work that Ishmeet is no more or if I can say that India has lost a unique voice……In this difficult moment may the good Lord give comfort and peace to his parents & relatives….we as a nation mourn on this tragic moment.

  33. By thaathu on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:10 pm | Quote

    i am a big fan of urs ishmeet.. will miss u always…

  34. By thaathu on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:11 pm | Quote

    all indian fans out there.. i am very sorry that he passed away in such a tragic death here in maldives.. i was soo looking forward to seeing the show at alima carnival.. may his soul rest in peace..
    Amen

  35. By noble on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:32 pm | Quote

    I can’t believe that Ishmeet is not with us anymore…Such a great talent he was. We, the people in Canada, are in shock..We will miss u Ishmeet..may your soul rest in peace…

  36. By FAISAL IQBAL on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:50 pm | Quote

    I am shocked to heard a news about Ishmeet Singh. As he also very popular in Pakistan. We love his sweet voice and have a high regard him for singing most beautiful songs in VOI. We are shocked and we can’t believe that this man is no more. Alas!

    May Almighty gives his soul rest and peace……..

    FAISAL IQBAL

  37. By amber on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:51 pm | Quote

    shocking news!!!!!!!! i still can’t believe that ishmeet singh passes away. very difficuilt to digest.

    I would request all authorities to have an enquiry on ishmeet singh’s untimely death. It’s not just possible that it can happen in a swimming pool. His untimely death is very very shocking…….

    I dont have words to expess………..

    we will miss you ishmeet.

  38. By pooja kakkar on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:03 am | Quote

    hey,

    i m pooja this site and live in delhi , ismeet was a very nice person and hard worker also and really it is very shocked and bad news for us and may god always bless on ishmeet and his family, i will also pray to god for him and his family , i m fan of ishmeet and really he was a very great singer.

  39. By NEETA GABEJA on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:17 am | Quote

    One can hardly believe about the sudden demise of the young,talented,honest and soft spoken voice of Punjab,voice of INDIA—ISHMEET.
    It was horrifying to see in the news abt the sudden death due to drowining.I remember one instance while the telecast of VOI,his parents were invited on the show and his mother was asked about the unforgetable moments of Ishmeet,his mother told that during his childhood he never liked to have bath as he was SCARED of Water.And see his destiny,his demise occured due to water.
    Its a great loss to the entire Sikh Community,India,Singh family and to many fans of sweet Ishmeet.May his soul rest in peace in heaven up there and Waheguru shower the strength to his family to such a great shock.

  40. By neha on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:26 am | Quote

    Its a huge loss… may god give courage to his parents and sister… may your soul rest in peace Ishmeet!

  41. By neha on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:28 am | Quote

    I remember during the voice of India contest.. everyone even in all the gurudwaras were proud that a sikh child.. Ishmeet.. won VOI …. but today the loss is terrible…

  42. By jas on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:46 am | Quote

    i cant beleive that Ishmeet has passed away. i agree with Gurcharan Singh that WE should ALL go and GET his SOLS POP ALBUM an original copy to express our RESPECT to ISHMEET.
    My condolences to his bereaved parents and relative of Ludhiana.
    I cant understand how a 5 star hotel didnt ave a lifeguard @ present a greatloss Ishmeet u will b missed……….

  43. By RODGER on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:59 am | Quote

    Hey there guys, this is what i found about Ishmeet’s death. HE WAS SWIMMING IN A PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL, exactly why there was no one around. The hotel’s management had warned Ishmeet, Sumitra and Vyom to stay away from the main pool since none of them knew how to swim. Ishmeet was quite impressed of the beauty of the resort and was overheard telling Sumitra that he would stay in the Maldives if he got a job there. He went off on his own to the children’s swimming pool where the water was shallow. However, he jumped into the main swimming pool even after warnings from the management. The hotel people quickly took him to a nearby hospital from a boat but unfortunately he died before reaching the hospital……. - this is what i HEARD so far, i’ll try to keep you fans updated. May his soul rest in peace -

  44. By Suma on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:00 am | Quote

    I am big fan of u Ishmeet. I have been following u since voi. Great loss to all his fans and his family. He had such sweet voice and personality. He was so kind and humble natured and down to earth. I am unable to digest u r not with us anymore. Wish he somehow come alive. Cannot believe. May God give courage to his family and friend to face this loss. May your soul rest in peace.

  45. By kiran kaur on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:06 am | Quote

    The Sikh community has suffered a huge loss! Ishmeet Singh was a gem of a man and inspired many young people to get in touch with their spiritual side. He was in Bangkok a few weeks ago and made a huge impact on the Thai Sikh youth when he sang in the Gurudwara here. My heart goes out to his parents and I can only hope that the faith he had was instilled in him by his parents. Only Waheguru knows the pain they must be going through right now. We all need to remember :

    ??????? ???? ????? ???? ???? ???? ?????

    May Waheguru help us to accept His Bhana and may Ishmeet Singh rest at Waheguru’s feet in eternal peace.

  46. By kiran kaur on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:08 am | Quote

    Gur Sikhi Bhaana Maneya
    Gur Poora Paar Langhaye

  47. By RAVI DESHPANDE on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:16 am | Quote

    it’s unbelivable that ishmeet has passed away.i pray to the god that give his parents courage to withstand such tragic loss of their only son.

  48. By pushpa on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:24 am | Quote

    I am shocked to heard a news about Ishmeet Singh.

  49. By Karishma Joshi on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:50 am | Quote

    This is very socking news for us
    We can’t beleve on that
    I am very shocked to heard a news about Ishmeet Singh
    This is a huge loss of Indian Music that a young sweet voice was quite now
    I pray for his family that god gave them huge courage
    GOD BLESS YOU ISHMEET SINGH
    We all miss you Ishmeet
    JAB TAK SURAJ CHAND RAHEGA
    ISHMEET TERA NAAM RAHEGA
    your huge fan
    Karishma Joshi

  50. By RAJVEER on Jul 30, 2008 at 2:31 am | Quote

    A big loss for the music faternity and a bigger for his parents . i am really sad on his tragic demise .

    “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow him in his journey and he shall dwell in the house of the lord forever”

  51. By Anuj on Jul 30, 2008 at 2:43 am | Quote

    A true indian doing indians proud all over the world has passed away. May god give peace to his sould and courage to his family. Joh bole so nihal!!!!!! satsriakal.

  52. By sherupanda on Jul 30, 2008 at 3:25 am | Quote

    i just not believe when i heard that this young talented sikh died.but later i watch the scroll in ddnews then i conclude but this is great loss for the music industry as he has great qualitative voice.he is just would be the future of vocal.i think god has done some thing wrong.

  53. By nsrawal on Jul 30, 2008 at 3:30 am | Quote

    God give him peace . india lost a dimond .

  54. By Mahnoor Mohsin on Jul 30, 2008 at 4:04 am | Quote

    it,z really an unbelievable thing…. i waz just shocked when i saw the news of hiz death on a tv channel…. india lost a beautiful voice…

  55. By Gurjeet Singh on Jul 30, 2008 at 4:40 am | Quote

    I WAS REALLY SHOCKED WHEN I HEARED OF ISHMEET THAT HE LEFT US ALONE.HE IS NOT ONLY THE VOICE OF INDIA BUT HE IS THE VOICE OF UNIVERSE AND WE LOST SUCH A GREAT VOICE, GREAT PERSONALITY.
    IT IS NOT A SHOCKING NEWS FOR ME ONLY OR FOR A SIKH COMMUNITY ONLY BUT FOR A WHOLE WORLD WHO HAD LOST SUCH A “BRIGHTEST GEM”.
    HEARTEST TRIBUTE TO SUCH A GREAT PERSONALITY

  56. By Taran Sandhu on Jul 30, 2008 at 4:40 am | Quote

    Truly devastating…. may your soul rest peacefully my brother.

  57. By Gurjeet Singh on Jul 30, 2008 at 4:58 am | Quote

    ISHMEET YOU ARE PERPETUAL,
    YOUR NAME IS PERPATUAL,
    YOUR VOICE IS PERPETUAL.

    WHAEGURU JI’ EK BENTI HAI KI SADE IS PYARE JEHE DOSTI NU SADE KOL WAPPAS BHEJ DO.

    ISHMEET IS “STAR” OF SIKH COPMMUNITY.

  58. By LUCKY on Jul 30, 2008 at 5:09 am | Quote

    “ISHMEET YOU ARE PERPETUAL,
    YOUR VOICE ARE PERPETUAL”

    WAHEGURU JI AAP JEE TU EK BENTI HAI KI SADE PYARE DOST ISHMEET NU SADE KOL VAPS BHEJ DO.

    HEARTIEST HOMMAGE TO MY DEAR ISHMEET.

    ISHMEET WE REALLY MISS UUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

  59. By Rajvin Kaur on Jul 30, 2008 at 5:40 am | Quote

    GREAT GREAT GREAT LOST!!!!im speechless….may ishmeet rest in peace..

  60. By CS on Jul 30, 2008 at 5:41 am | Quote

    His death is really a tragic news for everyone in the nation.people have created his profile on
    http://www.peopleforever.org/NFHomepage.aspx?NFID=687.
    You can visit there to write more about him so that everyone should know that we miss him a lot. please rate him highly.

  61. By Jas on Jul 30, 2008 at 5:50 am | Quote

    Ishmeet’s death is a great loss to his family, friends, the Punjabi community and the country at large.. People have created his profile on PeopleForever.org. Please go there and write about him for everyone to know how much we love him and miss him.

    http://www.peopleforever.org/NFHomepage.aspx?NFID=687

    May God rest his soul in peace.

  62. By khalida on Jul 30, 2008 at 6:13 am | Quote

    omg i cant believe he passed away, he was such a great singer i cant stop crying for him GOD BLESS HIM

  63. By Navdeep Kaur on Jul 30, 2008 at 7:39 am | Quote

    very sad and shoking news, when i have heard. May Nirankar Lord please give him soul peace.please give his parents to strength.

  64. By Mani on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:05 am | Quote

    very sad, May God Bless Him

  65. By deeps on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:15 am | Quote

    Felt too bad to know that Ishmeet is no longer with us…… May god almighty bless his soul with peace.

  66. By Aishath on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:53 am | Quote

    my heart goes with his parents. He was a wonderful boy . I understand his parents feelings, because i lost my only child three years before. my life has been changed forever. Pls god make them strong…….

  67. By Manan on Jul 30, 2008 at 9:30 am | Quote

    ya it is very shocking n a big big loss for our punjabi community dat ishmeet singh passed away.its a sad news bt honi nu kehda insaan tal sakda hai???/mainu v ehi lagda hai kisi di planning rhi hoyegi kyunki ohnu jad swimming nhi aandi si te oh uthe kyu janda???te jis vele shooting hundi hai us velle sariya precautions hundiyan ne te usnu 10minute tak kyu kise ne nhi dekhya????
    ISHMEET MAY GOD BLESS UR SOUL
    REST IN PEACE ISHMEET SINGH(THE ULTIMATE WINNER OF NOT ONLY V.O.I BT ALSO OF OUR HEARTS..
    I REALLY STILL CANT BELIEVE IT.

  68. By Sofia on Jul 30, 2008 at 9:35 am | Quote

    wen i first heard about thisss…i wass like…m not gonna get fooled thisss easily now…its jus a joke!!..muh friend told meh to go check on the tv…its comin in the news…she relle sounded like serious n like wen i relle saw it i was like…eyes wide opened n like relleee shocckkeeddd!!!!!…its like sooo sudden…n like i;ve always been like wen m gonna go visit ludhiana i relle wish to go meet him but now it relle seems like…its alll goneee…the most hurt i feel for isss his parents …he’s done alot for them m sure n like their whole life i guess depended oh their son more…i relle feel bad for them!!!…m relle gonna misss his songs n voice…me being a punjabi as well have always found him very cheerful n warm…n like m from bangkok n wen he ones came here many ppl had met him…but not meh…niiways whoever did they mst be the luckiest person on earth…i relle relleee feel bad…he relle had a verryyy clear bright future infront of him…everything seemed to be fine b4 his death..i relle wish i could be there to console his family parents na ll…hope they r all fine n wish them gud luck 4 the future…its jus his time to go…or else he wudn’t have left us this way…i noe it tooo sudden even 4 meh…but it all in the god’s hand…niiways we shud pray n let his soul go peacefully…oh god this is relleeee makin meh cryy!!!…waheguruji dah khalsa…waheguruji da fata!!!

  69. By RIMPY on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:02 am | Quote

    I cant express my thoughts in one line.May his soul rest in peace. TUM HAMESHA HAMARE DIL MEIN RAHONGE. We will miss you a lot.

  70. By ROCCO on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:33 am | Quote

    Ishmeet was not only a great singer but a role model to our youth that anything can be accomplished with hard work and dedication

  71. By kunal s on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:44 am | Quote

    I was really shocked when i heard about it. still i am not able to believe that ishmeet is no more. i am feeling very bad for him and
    for his parents. He was the only son of his parents. May his soul rest in peace.He was my favourite in star voice of india.
    I think this case should be investigated. I pray for his family that god gave them huge courage.’I pray to god plz return us our ishneet
    specially for his parents.’ He was a wonderful human being.
    fans of ishmeet will never forget him. He will always be remained with us. Still i m not able to believe it……

  72. By Smita Aswani on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:47 am | Quote

    I am shocked to hear the sad news. He was such a soft spoken person. He will sure be missed. He is the lost to a industry.

    I could not believe it. May lord keep his soul in peace. My heartiest condolence to his parents.

    smita Aswani from Toronto Canada

  73. By mallika on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:47 am | Quote

    i m really sorry for a tragic end of a beautiful life.i just hope he gets peace at least thr up in heaven.i dnt knw who did it ,who intended it but definitely ishmeet was heart of young generation thruout nd ofcourse life of we all indians.we cant accpt it cum wat may.people join hands nd compel the authorities to take out the inquiry procedure unless proved otherwise that ishmeet died of drowning.just come out nd show thm tht we still fight for injustice.we want justice for our soul.for our ishmeet.i wish him peace for his heavenly abode.ishmeet u wil be remembred throughout our lives.

  74. By mallika on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:48 am | Quote

    i want his soul to rest in peace.

  75. By Onkar on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:53 am | Quote

    It’s not only a loss for the sikh community but a loss for India. He was a perfect son to his parents, and god gave him many gifts and singing was just one of them, but as they say even god need good people with him up there so he called ishmeet. Rest in peace brother.

  76. By Ian Sae on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:03 am | Quote

    Definitely shocking news. Ishmeet was such a great singer, here in Canada in small town; we know he was our favorite when we watched him sing on Voice of India;he is the voice of India. Must need inquires on his death, it really puts a bad reflection on the resort and its security system. My sincere condolence to Ishmeet’s family, may god give them strength to face with this great loss. He will live in our hearts.
    Pyara

  77. By NIDHI RANJAN SHAW on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:46 am | Quote

    YES , I am also really shocked to listen about his sudden death . I am very much upset and I am crying . HE was such a down to earth , caring person that he will be in our heart forever . Oh really shocking news . May Ishmeet’s soul rest in peace . I feel that how I go to Ludhiana and console his parents . May god give their parents strength to face this great loss

  78. By NIDHI RANJAN SHAW on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:50 am | Quote

    Ishmeet abhi bhi mere dil me hai . Aur uski awaaz hamesha ke liye sabke kanon gunjti rahegi . This shocking news is making me cry and I am really crying .

  79. By deep on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm | Quote

    why are everone sayin a great loss to sikh community.i’am a hindu and i share the same feelin ans so does the whole country.may his soul rest in peace.

  80. By Narinder on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm | Quote

    I cannot believe the news. I hope his family find the strength in God to help them in this difficult time. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  81. By Sukhvir Singh on Jul 30, 2008 at 3:10 pm | Quote

    It is difficult to let go of our mourning but what is the use? We all have to go one day, everyting you see will perish. Why waste time mourning what has happened is in accord to the Hukam of Guru ji, spend time uplifting in moral and noble deed, so one day when you shall perish you shall be ordained to merge with Vaheguru. Let go of his accomplishments and first see if he has progressed spiritually, if not he shall suffer the cycle of life which the human body is so ardous to obtain, as the ripe fruit that has fallen shall never go back whence it has spawned, so shall this body. Death is hovering over the head and is gleefully counting our breaths which we use for the pursuit of worldly entities, it is all useless, only our sins and actions will acount for Guru Ji’s court, no worldly titles shall be present, only Guru’s word. I just hope Guruji will feel pity for this Singh and breath life to him as a human so he may rid of his debt to the Guru and attain Sachkhand.

    Gurfateh

  82. By Devikar on Jul 30, 2008 at 7:55 pm | Quote

    My heartest condolence goes out to the Singh family as well as the entire Sikh community in the passing of such a wonderful, bright humble man.I always watch SVOI and loved listening to this guy.He will be greatly missed.

  83. By Balbir Singh Sooch on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:20 pm | Quote

    Who will answer??? Ishmeet Singh! A young singer star voice of India and like him in any field! You were not alone to go unattended minus politics and list is endless and continues….!!! Is the news meant for a damage covering up tactics on behalf of and for Akalis? Does the planted leadership of Sikhs free to exercise their political Will? Is the leadership to do anything with national interest or Sikhs? Do the Akalis have any ideology except to fulfill their own greed at the costs of Sikhs? Are the so-called opponents of Congress not having close social relations with Congress? Did the Akalis enjoy their silence and Sikhs suffered endlessly in independent India? Do Sikhs aware of the chain and reasons responsible for their misfortune? Could Sikhs hope anyone likely to come forward for their justice in India? Do Sikhs always to remain sandwich between Centre power and opposition in India? Has international community any plan to attend such leaderless people in the World? Cry for justice- Are Sikhs capable to get solved the questions? Submission by Balbir Singh Sooch, Advocate, Ludhiana- July 31, 2008-News- Trust Vote-
    SAD proposed walk-out, Advani overruled it. Had the BJP leadership acted on the advice of senior SAD leaders and walked out of the House shortly before voting on the confidence motion in Parliament on July 22, it would have saved itself and NDA partners from humiliation after the UPA victory. Sources said SAD MP and leader of the Parliamentary group of the party in the Lok Sabha Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and SAD president and MP Sukhbir Singh Badal had approached BJP leader L.K. Advani after the issue of currency notes rocked the House. Both SAD leaders, the sources said, had told Advani that the NDA MPs should walk out from the House on the issue of bribing MPs and not take part in the voting on confidence motion. The sources said Dhindsa and Sukhbir had told Advani it appeared to be difficult to defeat the UPA on the floor of the House as almost all Muslim leaders, who were expected to oppose the Manmohan Singh government, had come to his support. Senior Muslim leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including Omar Abdullah, whose speech made a significant impact in the House, had supported the UPA government. And same was done by some other Muslim MPs. The NDA and the Left-led front was banking on Muslim MPs because they had a feeling that Muslim MPs could vote against the UPA government owing to the factoring in of America in the nuclear deal. However, it did not happen. “If Advani had acted on the advice of SAD leaders, the NDA would have saved itself from the demoralisation it faced after failing to remove the UPA government,” said a senior Akali leader. Advani rejected the suggestion given by SAD MPs and told them that all NDA constituents should stay in the House to vote against the Manmohan government. Seven SAD MPs voted against the UPA as Advani and Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had asked them to so.

  84. By saima shahzad on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:33 pm | Quote

    It is great loss not only for ishmeet’s family but for whole nation. i really feel sad. I wish it does not happen . i wish i stop the scene. i am v mush dipressed to know about him. he is great legend . and ture star with v down to earth person, calm, fair and v good human being. may his soul rest in peace.
    we miss u ishmeet. from pakistan

  85. By simrankaur on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:48 pm | Quote

    when i read the news yesterday i felt these guys must be joking!! though i was never a regular at VOI but whenever i watched this simple boy i was touched..a simpilicity..a gentle soul..a perfect angel..his voice held purity of water…which could take any form! since yesterday i have been glued to TV and i still dont understand how can this happen? a gentleman mentions it was a private pool….but when authorities knew he could not swim….why did they even allow him near it??
    whatever the cause may be a young boy life gone and he has left his family in shambles….and a person like me who has never met him or knew him shattered with this death.
    when someone told me a trite phrase that maybe God needs good people!!!……….I asked them one thing……IN TODAY’S WORLD WITH SO MUCH PAIN AND STRIFE IN OUR LIFE IT IS WE WHO NEED GOOD PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH TO MAKE US RETAIN FAITH IN LIFE AND GOD!!
    May god bless his family in this hour!!!

  86. By jenisha on Jul 30, 2008 at 9:58 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet’s death has been a big blow. People have created his profile on PeopleForever.org. Please go there and contribute to making a legend. Please rate him highly.
    http://www.peopleforever.org/NFHomepage.aspx?NFID=687

  87. By Zafar Iqbal - Pakistan on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:24 pm | Quote

    Its very much shocking new for me and my family, because we have seen his shows on Star Voice of India and for us as a Pakistani TV channels are the only way to see India’s people. His death in very young age is unbeleiveable. May God give rest to his soul and give patience to his family as he is onle son. He will remain in our prayers and memories because his innocent personality is unforgetable. We love his voice and his cute smile. Again its a very hard news but no one can change the reallities of life. He is really unforgetable and we’ll miss him so much.

  88. By Rupinder on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:03 pm | Quote

    I received a message yesterday when i read i felt my friend is kidding!! i was never a regular at VOI but i watched only ishmit singh’s show.I found him a gentle and simple.He was ANGLE.His voice was so pure.Here in Canada eventhough we are far but we are shattered with this news.This is unbelievable. How can this happen?
    We have a great loss.He was Little and beloved PRINCE of Sikh people.He was our SHAN our PRIDE.We are so proud of him.He gave a new horizon to our Sikh community. Sikh community has suffered a huge loss! Ishmeet Singh was a gem of our community.He has shown a new way to our young men to succeed in life without compromising their values and traditions under any pressure whatsoever. May be waheguru has sent him to complete this mission only.We have no words to explain our grief.We pray to waheguru to give strength to his parents to face this great loss.He will live FOREVER in our hearts.

  89. By Jasneet kaur on Jul 31, 2008 at 1:03 am | Quote

    Entire India is in deep shock and cannot believe on this accident which has happened.
    Even hearing the news of his death make us sad and WE WISH NOT TO BELIEVE THAT HE IS DEAD , HE IS NO MORE .
    I am wishing if some news can come that the guy who is dead is not ISHMEET SINGH :(

    IT is a BIG LOSS to the Entire MUSIC Industry of India
    Its a very shocking and undigestable to believe on this accident happened with ISHMEET SINGH. In news we are listening different things of what has happened and just now i read the comment by singer SHAAN - which was totally different from what has been said by the spoker from Maldives Resort. So we want to know what is the truth. We want justice for him. we demand a sincere investigation and proper Enquiry in Ishmeet’s tragic Death.

    PLEASE AS A BIG NEWS CHANNELS HELP US, THE ENTIRE NATION TO GET THE JUSTICE FOR ISHMEET SINGH.
    WE WANT INVESTIGATION AND ENQUIRY IN THIS TRAGIC ACCIDENT HAPPENED WITH ISHMEET SINGH WHICH TOOK HIS PRESCIOUS LIFE.

  90. By saleha on Jul 31, 2008 at 3:38 am | Quote

    it realy is a shocking news. i could not believe it. when i read the news i thought it was a joke but it wa not. i request everybody to please pray for him. may his soul rest in heaven.

  91. By pragati on Jul 31, 2008 at 4:33 am | Quote

    its a matter of extreeme shock that he died. i am still not able to believe it. it seems as if yesterday i heard him singin in superstar n voice of india. we have lost a precious diamond. its a lost tat cant be fulfilled ever,love u may god bless ur soul n i wish tat the mystry behind ur death solves n if its murder killer could be punished very hard.
    THE GREATEST VOICE OF INDIA SCILENSED 4EVER
    MISS U N UR SINGIN
    LOVE U

  92. By hema on Jul 31, 2008 at 7:07 am | Quote

    This is very socking news for us
    We can’t beleve on that
    I am very shocked to heard a news about Ishmeet Singh
    This is a huge loss of Indian Music that a young sweet voice was quite now
    I pray for his family that god gave them huge courage
    GOD BLESS YOU ISHMEET SINGH
    We all miss you Ishmeet
    JAB TAK SURAJ CHAND RAHEGA
    ISHMEET TERA NAAM RAHEGA
    your huge fan
    hema patel

  93. By Zito on Jul 31, 2008 at 8:22 am | Quote

    I couldn’t belive it first. Thought it was a joke. But then I heard at the news headline. I was shocked!! He was my favourite singer. Not only in Star Voice of India, but from the all new super singers. He was a sweet & gentle boy.

    He was the Golden Voioce of The Punjab.

    I really miss him.

  94. By nikita on Jul 31, 2008 at 6:12 pm | Quote

    its so so sshocking that ishmeet passes away a very very talented person realy realy miss him

  95. By hs on Aug 1, 2008 at 1:26 pm | Quote

    Ishmeet was supposed to come to NYC fro Sikh Arts & Film Festival & we all were looking forwrad to see him & meet him in person. But Yeah! Akaal Purakh daa BhaaNNaa.

    kahai Kabeer Sunoh rey santoh Khet Hee Karo Niberaa ||
    Ab Kee baar Baksh Bandey ko bahur Naa bhavjal feraa ||

    naheeyo bhulNNaa VichhoRraa saanoo teraa
    Saarey Dukh bhul JaaNNgey…..

    Jaa O SajNNaa is pathhar dil duneeyaa to Door
    Terey vaastey nahee eh duniya teraa nahee kasoor
    Aj ro rahey nai har pathhar vee har ik dil dey naal
    har ik ful ro rehaa tey ro rahee har hoor

  96. By nadeem on Aug 1, 2008 at 3:39 pm | Quote

    This is a very sad loss, this young budding star would surly have been a legend, I really feel for his family, I never knew or met him but watching and listening to made me feel as though he was close to us all. There was something touching about him.

    May the Almighty give him peace and his family strength to cope with this great loss.

  97. By hema on Aug 2, 2008 at 3:03 am | Quote

    was shocked to hear the news.
    how come all of a sudden he was drowned in the pool of a well known resort.
    May god bless his soul in peace and give a strength to his family members to face the tragedy.
    we will miss ur singing n ur sweet voice

  98. By hema on Aug 2, 2008 at 3:05 am | Quote

    ISHMEET YOU ARE PERPETUAL,
    YOUR NAME IS PERPATUAL,
    YOUR VOICE IS PERPETUAL

  99. By zulfiqar on Aug 2, 2008 at 8:58 am | Quote

    i have no words to express

  100. By Balbir Singh Sooch on Aug 2, 2008 at 8:58 pm | Quote

    Where were Ishmeet’s friends at the funeral?’ The destructive jealousy factor might be one of the reasons of the planned and created circumstances leading to the death of Ishmeet Singh can not be ruled out so lightly. We should not forget that an innocent child could be used in such planned and created circumstances, knowing very well that so and so would surely behave in the fashion under the circumstances which are always meant for his death and so on under the different similar cases of conspiracy. Moreover, the colleagues of Ishmeet in the interview on the day were looking suspicious and tutored judging by their body language, face culture and they only said in the interview whatever they might be tutored to say legally. Mika rightly said, “Only Abhijeet dada and Hans Raj Hans were present at the funeral. Where were Ishmeet’s friends and colleagues from various shows? Was the absence of friends and colleagues only to avoid the exposure of as to what extent the destructive jealousy factor obviously running against Ishmeet Singh for causing his death used for interview in the manner as a cover up or only their absence for the security reasons would be the pet reply suiting under the circumstances? Mika’s query is not without substance a