Bhajan singer Anup Jalota's wife dies in US

Bhajan maestro Anup Jalota's wife Medha, who was unwell for quite some time, has died in the US.

Medha was admitted to a hospital in New Jersey two months ago. She had undergone a number of surgeries. Medha died on Tuesday morning.

Medha, who was the niece of former Indian Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, is survived by her husband and their 18-year-old son, Aryaman. Medha's former husband and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur took to twitter to condole her death. "Probably the bravest person I ever knew. Medha Jalota. Rest in Peace Medha. You showed that life can be lived and loved despite all odds," Kapur posted. The 'Mr India' director and Medha divorced in 1994.

Kapur's former wife and actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, also expressed her grief over Medha's death. "The bravest woman I know. Rest in peace Medha Jalota."