Singer Janaki cremated with state honours in Mysuru
Legendary singer S. Janaki was cremated with state honours in Mysuru, attended by family, admirers, and government officials. The ceremony followed traditional rites at a private farmhouse as per her final wishes.
Why it matters
It marks the passing of a significant cultural icon in Indian cinema, highlighting the public and state recognition of her artistic contributions.
Legendary singer S. Janaki was cremated with state honours at a farmhouse in Kaniyanahundi near Mysuru on Sunday evening.
Janaki’s granddaughter Apsara Vydyula performed the last rites as per Telugu Brahmin traditions in the presence of her close relatives, people’s representatives, friends, and a large number of admirers and the general public.
Earlier, Janaki’s mortal remains were brought in a vehicle with police escort to the farmhouse in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district from Maharaja’s College grounds, where it was kept for public viewing.
The last rites were held at the farmhouse belonging to Janaki’s admirer and caretaker Naveen as per the singer’s wishes. Janaki’s late husband Ramprasad was from Mysuru and the singer had chosen to make Mysuru her home in the last few years. Both Janaki’s husband and their only son Murali Krishna had predeceased her.
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