S. Janaki’s voice will echo forever, says Minister Kandula Durgesh
Minister Kandula Durgesh paid tribute to legendary playback singer S. Janaki at a memorial event in Vijayawada. The minister also discussed upcoming government policies to support the film industry, including infrastructure development.
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Highlights the intersection of cultural preservation and government policy support for the regional film industry in Andhra Pradesh.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Wednesday paid rich tributes to legendary playback singer S. Janaki, describing her as a musical icon whose voice would continue to resonate for generations.
Speaking at a memorial programme at Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao Government College of Music and Dance in Vijayawada, he said Janaki would remain immortal through her timeless songs. The event, organised by the State Creative and Cultural Commission and the Department of Language and Culture, marked the 150th anniversary celebrations of “Vande Mataram,” jointly organised by the Union and State cultural departments and the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
Mr. Durgesh said Janaki, a native of Repalle in Guntur district, had sung over 48,000 songs in nearly 17 languages, earning worldwide recognition and a unique place in Indian cinema.
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