Veteran playback singer S. Janaki passes away
Legendary playback singer S. Janaki has passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru following a cardiac arrest. Known for her immense versatility, she recorded over 48,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a six-decade career.
Why it matters
S. Janaki was a cultural icon in South Indian cinema, and her death marks the end of a prolific era in Indian music history.
Veteran playback singer S Janaki, who sang hundreds of songs across films in South Indian languages, died at the age of 88 in Mysuru in Karnataka on Saturday (July 11, 2026).
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