RIP: RENOWNED INDIAN SINGER PASSES AWAY - CONDOLENCES POUR IN FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY!
Home > Tamil Movies > Tamil Cinema NewsHe was a virtuoso by all means - Indian music wouldn't be complete without the legend. He has been one of the most instrumental persons in the annals of Indian classical music who actually helped the art reach an international audience.
Pandit Jasraj's demise has shook the entire country. PM Narendra Modi, condoled the death of the legend. In his tweet honoring the deceased singer, he wrote, "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."
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
Pandit Jasraj died of cardiac arrest in New Jersey, US, aged 90. He is reported to have passed away at 5.15 EST on August 17, 2020, in New Jersey, USA. Many musicians and singers have also marked their condolences for his death, including his granddaughter Shweta Pandit, who is familiar to the Tamil audience courtesy of songs like Idhayam from Billa 2.
#RIPPanditJasraj indian classical music has lost one of its shining stars🌹
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) August 17, 2020
Devastated after hearing the news that Sangeet marthand pandit Jasraj has moved on to the next dimension . A big void in the world of Indian Classical music . His music will live on in this planet 🙏
— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) August 17, 2020
Not only is he the recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, the veteran vocalist also an asteroid named after him. Yes, International Astronomical Union (IAU) had named a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter after Pandit Jasraj. "Blessed... in this honour one can experience only god's grace," Pandit Jasraj had said back then. 'Panditjasraj' minor planet can be seen on their official website with the number 300128, which is his date of birth (28/01/30) in reverse order.