The Hindu·3 min read·medium
S. Janaki: remembering the iconic voice of south India
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K.C. Vijaya Kumar
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Legendary South Indian playback singer S. Janaki has passed away in Mysuru at the age of 88. Known as 'Janaki Amma,' she was a prolific artist whose voice defined the cinematic music landscape across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
A voice steeped in melody, and one that is burnt into the collective memory of millions, fell silent on Saturday (July 11, 2026). S. Janaki , always referred to as Janaki Amma, a suffix born out of respect and bequeathed to her spontaneously over the years, breathed her last at Mysuru.
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