Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away at 90

Nation Now, New Delhi

Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj passed away at the age of 90 on Monday. The music legend breathed his last in New Jersey state of US, announced his daughter Durga Jasraj.

He had turned 90 in January this year. The cause of death is not known yet.

With musical career spanning over 80 years, Pandit Jasraj was awarded with honours such as Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

Expressing his condolences on the demise of the legendary singer, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Not only were his renditions outstanding, he also made a mark as an exceptional mentor to several other vocalists.”

The unfortunate demise of Pandit Jasraj Ji leaves a deep void in the Indian cultural sphere. Not only were his renditions outstanding, he also made a mark as an exceptional mentor to several other vocalists. Condolences to his family and admirers worldwide. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/6bIgIoTOYB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2020

संगीत विभूति व अद्वितीय शास्त्रीय गायक पंडित जसराज के निधन से दुख हुआ। पद्म विभूषण से सम्मानित पंडितजी ने आठ दशकों की अपनी संगीत यात्रा में लोगों को भावपूर्ण प्रस्तुतियों‌ से आनंद विभोर किया। उनके परिवार, मित्रगण व संगीत‌-पारखी लोगों के प्रति मेरी शोक संवेदनाएं!

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 17, 2020