Madhura Jasraj: A priceless legacy of music and the first voice of the Santoor has come to an end

Madhura Jasraj passes away:Pandit Jasraj's wife, Madhura Jasraj is no more with us. Her demise at the age of 86 is a great loss to the world of music. She should not be seen only as V Shantaram's daughter or Pandit Jasraj's wife but she was a prodigy in her own right. Her contribution, especially in bringing the santoor to film music, is incomparable.

Madhura ji's journey of interest in music began in the fifties. At a prestigious music festival, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, who was then only 17-18 years old, decided to play the santoor. He also insisted on playing the tabla solo while Ustad Allarakha and other big artists were present with him.

Madhura ji was also present in that program and the tune of the Santoor touched her deeply. She told her father about the Santoor, after which V Shantaram called Shivkumar Sharma for the film 'Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje'.

An important telegram

When Pandit Shivkumar Sharma received V Shantaram's telegram, he first apologized citing the exam. But fate gave him another chance. The telegram from Rajkamal Studios 'Come to Bombay' became a turning point in his life. Among the great artists of classical dance music in the film, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma played the santoor and the credit for this goes to Madhura ji.

The journey of marriage

Pandit Jasraj's marriage to Madhura ji also happened through music. In an interview, Jasraj told how Madhura ji praised his music and this became the basis of their first meeting. The values ​​of both are also seen in their children, Sarang Dev and Durga Jasraj, who are themselves associated with music.

Madhura ji's indelible contribution

Pandit Jasraj passed away four years ago but Madhura ji's musical understanding and contribution will always be remembered. She was not just an artist's wife but a powerful voice of music that gave a new dimension to Indian film music. Her legacy will continue and her contribution will always be remembered by music lovers.