Pandit Jasraj’s mortal remains reach Mumbai, cremation tomorrow

Late classical singer and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj’s passed away in New Jersey. He was 90 years old. His family revealed the sad new on social media.

His family wrote, “With profound grief we inform that Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji breathed his last this morning at 5.15 EST due to a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, USA. May Lord Krishna welcome him lovingly through the doors of heaven, where Pandit ji will now sing Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya exclusively just for his beloved Lord. We pray that his soul rests in eternal musical peace. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.”

ABP news tweeted,

PICS: Pandit Jasraj’s Mortal Remains Arrive At His Home In Mumbai From New Jersey#PanditJasraj https://t.co/iQBJAeV9ik

— ABP News (@ABPNews) August 19, 2020

Now the late singers’ body has been brought back to India for his last rites. Pritam Sharma, media coordinator for the family said, “Pandit Jasraj’s ‘antim darshan’ will be held on Thursday at his Versova residence. It will be followed by the last rites which will take place at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle. He will be cremated with state honours and be given a 21-gun salute.”

His granddaughter Shweta Pandit had told Bombay Times on Tuesday, “Dadu’s body is being brought back from New Jersey and will reach Mumbai tomorrow. We need to get some permissions in place for safety during the pandemic.

Pandit Jasraj is survived by his wife Madhura, son Shaarang Dev Pandit and daughter Durga Jasraj.