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Identify the famous indian vocalist---> He is the foremost exponent of the Mewati Gharana of Hindustani classical music.In 1962 he married Madhura, the daughter of the legendary film director V. Shantaram.They have a son, Sarang Dev, and a daughter, Durga , a television anchor and presenter.Music composers Jatin-Lalit are his nephews.He was awarded Padma Vibhushan, (art-classical music-vocal) in 2000. His discography includes Inspiration (2000) ,Soul Food (2005),Baiju Bawra (2008),Raga Symphony (2009).

  1. Bhimsen Joshi

  2. Pandit Jasraj

  3. Yashwantbua Joshi

  4. Rashid Khan
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Pandit Jasraj is the foremost exponent of the Mewati Gharana. The biographical details match exactly: his marriage to Madhura (Shantaram's daughter) in 1962, his children Sarang Dev and Durga (TV anchor), and his nephews being the music composer duo Jatin-Lalit. He received the Padma Vibhushan in 2000.

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