Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, Durgesh mourn S. Janaki’s demise
Top political leaders in Andhra Pradesh, including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, have expressed their condolences following the death of singer S. Janaki. They highlighted her massive contribution of over 50,000 songs and her status as a cultural icon of South India.
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The official recognition by state leadership underscores the deep cultural impact and public legacy of the singer in the Telugu-speaking states.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and Minister for Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Saturday expressed profound grief over the passing of veteran playback singer S. Janaki, paying tributes to her extraordinary contribution to Indian music.
In a post on X, Mr. Naidu described Ms. Janaki as the beloved “Nightingale of South India” and said that, as a daughter of Telugu soil, she had built an unparalleled musical legacy spanning more than six decades, touching generations with her timeless voice. Her immense contribution to Indian music would be cherished forever, he said, while conveying his heartfelt condolences to her family, fans and the music fraternity.
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