Legendary singer S. Janaki will be alive through her songs, say Vizianagaram cultural groups
Cultural organizations in Vizianagaram paid tribute to the late legendary singer S. Janaki, celebrating her musical legacy and humble personality. The singer was remembered for her significant contributions to Indian cinema and her mentorship of new talent.
Why it matters
It reflects the cultural impact of a prominent public figure and the importance of regional arts institutions in preserving musical heritage.
Legendary singer S. Janaki, who passed away on Saturday (July 11, 2026), would continue to live in people’s hearts as they can continue to listen to her songs forever, said representatives of various cultural organisations in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram. They recalled their association with the singer who participated in several concerts in the historical city.
Janaki had visited Vizianagaram several times as the Fort City has a 100-year-old Maharaja Music College which trained many great singers such as Ghantasala Venakteswara Rao and P. Susheela among others.
The singer received the Jeevana Safalya Puraskaram (Lifetime Achievement Award) from Sri Guru Narayana Kalapeetham on April 1 in a function here.
The Kalapeetham founder B.A.Narayana said that her sudden demise had shocked everyone as she was very active two months ago.
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