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Pandit Jasraj's Coffee Ritual for Golden Voice Revealed by Daughter Durga

Durga Jasraj fondly recalled her father, Pandit Jasraj, and his unique habit of sipping coffee during concerts to maintain his vocal cords. She revealed that misri and clove were also his dependable choices for long performances. The family observes the 17th of every month as "Musical Pooja Day," offering prayers through raags and taal. Pandit Jasraj, whose career spanned 75 years, passed away in New Jersey in 2020.

Key Points: Pandit Jasraj's Coffee Secret for Voice, Revealed by Daughter

  • Coffee ritual for vocal care
  • Misri and clove as alternatives
  • Monthly Musical Pooja Day
  • 75-year musical legacy
  • Mewati Gharana pioneer
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Pandit Jasraj's daughter Durga remembers father's love for coffee on 'Musical Pooja Day'

Durga Jasraj shares how legendary vocalist Pandit Jasraj sipped coffee during concerts to lubricate his vocal cords on Musical Pooja Day.

"Bapuji loved his coffee!!! He would only sip coffee during his concerts to keep his vocal chords lubricated ... - Durga Jasraj"

Mumbai, Feb 17

Marking the 17th as her family's "Musical Pooja Day," Durga Jasraj fondly remembered her father, the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, and his endearing ritual of sipping coffee during concerts to keep his voice in pristine condition.

Taking to social media, Durga shared an emotional note recalling how "Bapuji" would only sip coffee during his performances to keep his vocal chords lubricated.

Sharing a picture of the late legendary musician, Durga wrote: "Bapuji loved his coffee!!! He would only sip coffee during his concerts to keep his vocal chords lubricated ..."

She revealed that misri and clove were also among his dependable choices, especially during long classical recitals.

"Misri and clove were also his dependable choices especially during his concerts... Thank you coffee for keeping Golden Voice like Bapuji in such pristine condition ..."

Remembering him with devotion, Durga described the 17th of every month as their "Musical Pooja Day," when the family offers prayers through raags and taal.

"Today is the 17th, our Musical Pooja Day... We pray through Raags and Taal... This is the only way we know to let Bapuji know we love him and seek his blessigs... Love you Bapuji, aapki hamesha Jai Ho," se wrote.

Pandit Jasraj's musical career spanned 75 years. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres, including Haveli Sangeet and popularizing the Mewati Gharana.

Pandit Jasraj remained in the US when the country entered its Covid-19 lockdown. He died at his home in New Jersey in 2020 due to cardiac arrest.

He was married to the daughter of film director V. Shantaram,Madhura Shantaram, whom he had first met in 1960 in Bombay.They had two children, a son, Shaarang Dev Pandit, a daughter, Durga Jasraj, and four grandchildren.

- IANS

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Rohit P
"Musical Pooja Day" is such a profound concept. Instead of just mourning, they are celebrating his life and art through raag and taal. This is truly the Indian way of remembering our loved ones - through devotion and music. His legacy is immortal.
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Aman W
Coffee to lubricate vocal cords? That's interesting! Most classical singers I know avoid caffeine. But then, Panditji was a master who created his own rules. Just goes to show, genius cannot be bound by conventional wisdom. Miss his divine voice.
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian classical music, reading about the personal habits of a legend like Pandit Jasraj is fascinating. It connects the monumental art to the simple, human person behind it. The misri and clove detail is so specific. Thank you for sharing, Durga ji.
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Karthik V
A slight correction for the article: it's "vocal cords", not "vocal chords". But a minor point. The essence is the love and devotion. His contribution to Haveli Sangeet and the Mewati Gharana is unparalleled. A true gem of Indian culture we lost.
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Meera T
This brought tears to my eyes. "Bapuji" – such a tender way to address a giant. It reminds us that beyond the stage and the awards, he was a father. His music was his prayer, and now his family's music is their prayer for him. Beautiful cycle. ❤️

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