Pandit Jasraj’s musical career spans eight decades across continents. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civil honor, as well as Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards.
He was in the United States when the lockon of the coronavirus was maintained in India and decided to stay.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji breathed his last this morning at 5.15 EST due to a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, FS,” the news agency quoted a statement from his family.
May Lord Krishna warmly welcome him through the doors of heaven, where Pandit ji no Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya will sing exclusively for his beloved Lord. We pray that his soul may rest in eternal musical peace. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Pandit The family of Jasraj ji, and the students of Mewati Gharana, “he added, referring to one of his most famous musical renditions.
Although he belongs to a traditional school of classical music, Pandit Jasraj is said to have pioneered adding a lighter style to his music to make it more audience-friendly.
Condolences from other musicians also went in there.
Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician AR Rahman tweeted, saying, “#RIPPanditJasraj Indian classical music has lost one of its shining stars.”
Indian singer-songwriter Vishal Dadlani called it a ‘monumental loss’.
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