Pandit Jasraj

He was one of the prominent Indian classical vocalists. He was associated with Mewati gharana.

  • He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2000, Padma Shri in 1975 (India’s fourth-highest civilian award), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987, and the Padma Bhushan in 1999.

Mewati Gharana

  • Mewati Gharana is a Khayal-based Hindustani Classical musical family-hood (Gharana) founded in the late 19th Century.
  • Mewati Gharana acquired its name after Mewar region of Rajasthan, from which its founding exponents hailed.
  • In 2019, a minor planet was named after Pandit Jasraj by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It lies between the orbits of Mars ....
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