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S. Janaki (1938-2026) — A collection recalling the singer's pan-India career
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The Hindu Bureau
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Legendary playback singer S. Janaki has passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru. Known as the 'nightingale' of South Indian cinema, she recorded 48,000 songs across 18 languages during her prolific career.
S. Janaki, the legendary singer who dominated South Indian cinema for decades, passed away in Mysuru on Saturday (July 11, 2026), aged 88.
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