Jasdev Singh's voice to boom again on Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 24 (UNI) The booming voice of ace commentator Jasdev Singh will once again be on the airwaves as he is all set to make a live commentary on Doordarshan of this year's Republic Day celebrations on the majestic Rajpath.

An important signature in the field of sports commentary, Padma Shree awardee Jasdev Singh has the unique distinction of doing commentary of Independence Day functions at the Red Fort for 43 years.

In addition, he had made the commentaries of Olympic Games (nine times), Asian Games (six times), World Cup Hockey (eight times), a number of cricket matches and over 250 documentaries.

He has also the distinction of make a live commentary when Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to soar into space along with Russian cosmonauts.

Imbued with patriotic zeal, Jasdev Singh becomes a livewire while wielding a microphone.

''And the good thing is his voice has not lost its booming quality and resonance despite his age. His voice still fascinates the listeners,'' said an official of the Rajasthan government.

Jasdev Singh, who now lives in Rajasthan, is currently in the capital for the Republic Day parade rehearsal.

UNI