Pandit Jasraj
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Pandit Jasraj is a famous Indian Classical vocalist, born in 1930.
[edit] Early life
His family is well known for singing in Mewati Gharana style. His father, Pandit Motiramji, died when Jasrajji was quite young. His brother, Pandit Maniramji, took him under his tutelage.
To supply additional means of livelihood, Maniramji took Jasraj as an accompanying Tabla player. But at the age of 14, unhappy with the treatment of an accompanying artist, Jasraj left and vowed not to cut his hair until he had learned to sing.
He is the recipient of many awards including Padma Vibhushan. Often, it is said that great artists fail to pass on their art form to the next generation. However, Pandit Jasraj has a large student following and has thus ensured longevity for his style of singing.
Sadhana Sargam is one of the most famous singers of Bollywood among his disciples. Jasraj and his wife Madhura (daughter of V Shantaram) have a son, Sharang Dev, and a daughter, Durga. Composers Jatin-Lalit are Jasrajji's nephews.
[edit] Awards
- Padma Vibhushan
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987
- Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award
- Lata Mangeshkar Puraskaar
