Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Classical Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1930 |
| Age | 90 years (died on 17, Aug, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Village Pili Mandori, Hisar, British India |
| Date of Death | 17/08/2020 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pandit Jasraj |
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| Gharana | Mewati Gharana |
| Notable For | Renowned for his rich, soulful, and sonorous voice; capable of singing in 3.5 octaves; considered the maximum exponent of the Mewati Gharana of Indian classical music. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Personal Life
| Debut | Film- Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj |
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| First Stage Concert | 1952, at the age of 22, in the royal court of King Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah in Kathmandu, Nepal |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Madhura Shantaram |
| Marriage Date | Year 1962 |
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Family
| Father | Motiram |
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| Spouse | Madhura Shantaram |
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Career
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| Career Span | 75 years |
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Favourites
| Cuisine | Punjabi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pandit Jasraj did not smoke. | |
| 2. He belonged to the Mewati Gharana, known for Indian classical music devotion. | |
| 3. Inspired by Begum Akhtar and her song ‘Diwana Banana hai to’. | |
| 4. His father started his vocal training. | |
| 5. His wife, Madhura, directed and produced documentaries like 'Geeta-Govinda'. | |
| 6. He performed at both North and South Poles, a first for an Indian. | |
| 7. He lent his voice to the 'Life of Pi' movie soundtrack. | |
| 8. He organized the Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroh in Hyderabad from 1972 onwards. | |
| 9. He trained famous singers like Kavita Krishnamurthy and Shankar Mahadevan. | |
| 10. He received prestigious awards like Sangeet Kala Ratna and Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar. | |
| 11. He began training as a vocalist at the age of 14, with his riyaz sometimes lasting 14 hours a day. | |
| 12. The International Astronomical Union named a minor planet, 2006 VP32 (number-300128), as 'Panditjasraj' in his honor. |