Madhura Pandit Jasraj, the beloved spouse of the late Pandit Jasraj and mom to Durga Jasraj and Shaarang Dev, handed away within the early hours of September 25, 2024. Her daughter, Durga, confirmed that Madhura had been unwell for the previous month and expressed profound sorrow over her mom’s demise. “Her contribution has been immense, each in her personal proper and in documenting and restoring the legacy of each her father, Dr.V. Shantaram, and my father, Pandit Jasraj ji,” Durga mentioned in an announcement.
She emphasised that Madhura had “single-handedly written, conceived, and directed a documentary on V. Shantaram,” which acquired a number of accolades.
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Madhura was not simply identified for her familial ties but in addition for her important contributions to the humanities. Because the daughter of famend filmmaker Dr. V. Shantaram and sister to Kiran Shantaram, she grew up in an surroundings wealthy with creative affect. She married Pandit Jasraj in 1962, and collectively they nurtured a household deeply embedded within the cultural cloth of India.
Madhura’s creative endeavors included directing performs and writing biographies. Notably, she authored a biography on her husband, Pandit Jasraj, capturing his illustrious profession as a classical vocalist related to the Mewati gharana. Her work prolonged past literature; she directed movies corresponding to Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj (2009) and Aai Tuza Ashirwad (2010), the place she collaborated with outstanding artists like Lata Mangeshkar.
Madhura performed an important function in preserving and selling Indian classical music. Her dedication to documenting her husband’s legacy was evident in her efforts to create complete narratives round their contributions to music. Durga highlighted that Madhura’s work was instrumental in guaranteeing that the legacies of each her father and husband weren’t solely remembered however celebrated.
The final rites for Madhura Pandit Jasraj are scheduled to happen at Oshiwara Crematorium between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM on September 25, 2024.
