Sachin Tendulkar mourns sudden demise of legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj

Former Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar expressed grief over the sudden demise of Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj.

The legendary classical vocalist passed away on Monday at the age of 90.

Reacting to this tragic news, Tendulkar took to Twitter and extended his deepest condolences towards Pandit Jasraj and wrote, "Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing away of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji. He was a musician par excellence. May his soul Rest In Peace and my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones."

Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing away of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji. He was a musician par excellence.
May his soul Rest In Peace and my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/is75MNWxUA

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 17, 2020

Pandit Jasraj whose career in music spanned over 80 years belonged to the Mewati Gharana. He is a recipient of several accolades including the prestigious Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman also condoled the passing of the music legend.

"Pandit Jasraj Ji's demise leaves a deep void in the Indian cultural sphere. He will live on through his mesmerizing music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti," he tweeted.

Pandit Jasraj Ji 's demise leaves a deep void in the Indian cultural sphere. He will live on through his mesmerizing music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Om Shanti  pic.twitter.com/71qUxMPYSk

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 17, 2020

(with ANI inputs)