Filmmaker Madhura Pandit Jasraj, who was the wife of the late music maestro Pandit Jasraj, passed away early Wednesday in Mumbai due to age-related health issues. She was 86 years old. Her last rites will take place at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai later in the evening, according to family spokesperson Pritam Sharma.
Madhura Jasraj Biography & Husband
Madhura was born in 1937 in Mumbai, India. She was 86 years old when she died on 25th September 2024. By profession, she was an Indian Film Producer, Writer, and Musician. Madhura was the daughter of renowned filmmaker V. Shantaram. She married music maestro Pandit Jasraj in 1962. She is survived by two children: music director Shaarang Dev Pandit and TV personality Durga Jasraj.
She had too many siblings named Charusheela Ray, Rajshree, Sarojini Shantaram, Kiran Shantaram, Prabhat Kumar Shantaram, and Tejasri Shantaram.

About Madhura’s Death Announcement
It is reported that she had been ill for a long time, and she passed away at the age of 86 due to age-related issues. The news of Pandit Jasraj’s wife’s death was shared by their daughter, Durga Jasraj. The family has also provided details about when her last rites will be conducted and when her body will be cremated.
The spokesperson for Pandit Jasraj’s family has released an official statement sharing details about the funeral. They said that Madhura Jasraj’s body will be taken from their home this afternoon.
It will be moved from their residence at Shiv-Karan Building, Fisheries University Road, off Yari Road, Andheri (West), between 3:30 and 4:00 PM to the Oshiwara crematorium for the final rites. The cremation will take place between 4:00 and 4:30 PM.
Brief About Madhura’s Career Journey
Madhura had a diverse career as a director, producer, and writer. In addition to directing plays and films, she wrote several books, including a biography about her father, titled V Shantaram: The Man Who Changed Indian Cinema.
In 2010, she made history by directing the Marathi film Aai Tujha Aashirwad, becoming the oldest person to make her debut as a feature film director. This achievement earned her a spot in the Limca Book of Records.
Madhura Jasraj directed several films, including Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj (2009) and Aai Tuza Ashirwad (2010), collaborating with well-known artists like Lata Mangeshkar. Besides directing, she also wrote a biography about her husband, Pandit Jasraj, which highlights his incredible career as a classical vocalist from the Mewati gharana.
Additionally, she authored biographies about her father, including V Shantaram: The Man Who Changed Indian Cinema in English and Shantarama in Marathi.
Attribute | Details |
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Full Name | Madhura Pandit |
Nickname | Madhura |
Profession | Film Producer, Writer & Musician |
Date of Birth | 1937 |
Date of Death | 25th September 2024 |
Age (as of 2024) | 86 Years Old Died |
Family |
Father: V. Shantaram |
Mother: Mrs. Shantaram | |
Siblings: Charusheela Ray, Rajshree, Sarojini Shantaram, Kiran Shantaram, Prabhat Kumar Shantaram, Tejasri Shantaram | |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband Name | Jasraj (m. 1962–2020) |
Children | Durga Jasraj, Shaarang Dev, Shaarangdev Pandit |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | High School In Mumbai |
College | University of Mumbai |
Hobbies | Film Producer & Writer |
Birth Place | Mumbai, India |
Hometown | Mumbai, India |
Current City | Mumbai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Net Worth | $5 million approx |
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