Pandit Jasraj is famous in the field of?

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  1. Classical Music
  2. Folk Songs
  3. Folk Dance
  4. Poetry

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  • Pandit Jasraj is famous in the field of Classical Music.
  • Pandit Jasraj:
    • He was an Indian classical singer related to Mewati Gharana.
    • His musical career extended 75 years resulting in national and international prominence, respect, and numerous awards and accolades.
    • Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 - 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati Gharana (musical apprenticeship lineage).
    • His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect, and numerous major awards and accolades.
  • Awards and honors:
    • Padma Shri (1975).
    • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987).
    • Padma Bhushan (1990).
    • Padma Vibhushan (2000).
    • Swathi Sangeetha Puraskaram (2008).
    • Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (2010)

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