Indian classical music legend Pandit Jasraj died at the age of 90 on Monday, news agency PTI reported quoting his daughter Durga Jasraj. Pandit Jasraj was presently staying in New Jersey, US.

“Bapuji is no more,” she told PTI over phone from Mumbai.

“With profound grief we inform that Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji breathed his last this morning at 5.15 EST due to a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, USA,” a statement issued by his family said.

“May Lord Krishna welcome him lovingly through the doors of heaven, where Pandit ji will now sing Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya exclusively just for his beloved Lord. We pray that his soul rests in eternal musical peace. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Pandit Jasraj ji’s family, and the students of Mewati Gharana,” it added.

Pandit Jasraj, who belonged to Mewati Gharana, had received several prestigious honours including Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan in his career of over 80 years.

President Ram Nath Kovind expressed grief over the music maestro’s death while describing him as an unparalleled artist.

“Music legend and unparalleled classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj’s passing makes me sad. Spanning a distinguished career of over 8 decades, Pandit Jasraj, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, enthralled people with soulful renditions. Condolence to his family, friends & music connoisseurs,” President Kovind said in his tweet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Pandit Jasraj’s demise has left a ‘deep void in the Indian cultural sphere’.

“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,” PM Modi tweeted.