My first interaction with him was in the mid-'70s, when I was struggling to find my feet. After that, I met him frequently. He was full of love and blessings, and always motivated people. My most recent memory of him is from this February: The sons of famous qawwali duo Shankar-Shambhu hold an annual felicitation event, the Shankar-Shambhu Awards, where they honour a musician of high calibre. This year, they gave the award to Pandit Jasrajji. At the age of 90, here was a man who was so alert. He held my hand as we made our way to the stage, and for the entire duration that I spoke about him, and his speech that followed, he didn't let go of my hand.

I won't forget how he expressed his love for me.