Indian Postal Department will issue a stamp to mark 50 years of Pandit Jasraj’s Pt. Motiram Pt. Maniram Sangeet Samaroha. It is an annual classical music competition held each and every yr at Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad in November. The pageant used to be organised with the aid of the referred to classical singer Pandit Jasraj in reminiscence of his father and brother, each classical musicians. The competition used to be began in 1972.
“@IndiaPostOffice will trouble a stamp to mark 50 years of “Pandit Jasraj’s Pt. Motiram Pt. Maniram Sangeet Samaroha”, tweeted Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT.
Pandit Jasraj, the 90-year-old music doyen, belonged to the Mewati Gharana. He passed away in August 2020 following a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, USA. He used to be a recipient of numerous prestigious accolades together with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. Pandit Jasraj is survived by way of his spouse Madhura, son Shaarang and daughter Durga Jasraj, both musicians. After his death, Pandit Jasraj’s mortal stays were introduced to Mumbai and ultimate rites took place at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle.
Durga Jasraj, the daughter of Pandit Jasraj, reacted to the news of the commemorative stamp in honour of her father’s tune festival. She wrote on Instagram, “Our whole family, students & Music lovers, will remain eternally grateful to you Sir, for deeming it fit to commemorate the 50th year of Pandit Jasraj’s Pt Motiram – Pt Maniram Sangeet Samaroha! This homage will STAMP it’s presence in India’s rich musical heritage Jai Ho (sic).”