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Pandit Jasraj

Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj – also known simply as Jasraj - was born in Hisar, British Punjab, India on January 28, 1930. He was known for his multi-octave range and soulful voice, which made him one of India’s most popular vocalists for more than 7 decades. When he was 7 years old, he learned to play the tablâ but, encouraged by his father, he turned to singing when he was 14. After spending time studying music with the musicians of Mewati gharana, he moved to Calcutta in 1946 and began singing classical music for radio broadcasts. Pandit Jasraj settled in Bombay...