He was a virtuoso by all means - Indian music wouldn't be complete without the legend. He has been one of the most instrumental persons in the annals of Indian classical music who actually helped the art reach an international audience.
Pandit Jasraj's demise has shook the entire country. PM Narendra Modi, condoled the death of the legend. In his tweet honoring the deceased singer, he wrote, "The unfortunate demise of Pandit Jasraj Ji leaves a deep void in the Indian cultural sphere. Not only were his renditions outstanding, he also made a mark as an exceptional mentor to several other vocalists. Condolences to his family and admirers worldwide. Om Shanti."
Not only is he the recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, the veteran vocalist also an asteroid named after him. Yes, International Astronomical Union (IAU) had named a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter after Pandit Jasraj. "Blessed... in this honour one can experience only god's grace," Pandit Jasraj had said back then. 'Panditjasraj' minor planet can be seen on their official website with the number 300128, which is his date of birth (28/01/30) in reverse order.