The Hindu·2 min read·medium
V.D. Satheesan condoles S. Janaki’s demise, says she was ‘the voice that captivated generations’
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The Hindu Bureau
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Renowned playback singer S. Janaki has passed away at the age of 88, prompting tributes from Kerala's political leadership. Leaders praised her six-decade career and her profound impact on Indian film music across multiple languages.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan paid homage to S. Janaki, the celebrated playback singer who passed away on Saturday (July 11, 2026) aged 88, saying that her contributions to Indian film music transcended the title ‘the nightingale of south India.’
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