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Legendary Singer S Janaki Passes Away After Illness
11 Jul
Summary
- Veteran singer S Janaki, known as Nightingale of South India, died at 88.
- She declined the Padma Bhushan in 2013, feeling it was awarded too late.
- Janaki received four National Film Awards and 33 State Film Awards.
The Nightingale of South India, veteran playback singer S Janaki, has died at the age of 88. Janaki Amma passed away at Apollo Hospital in Mysuru after a period of illness related to her age. Her career was decorated with significant honors, including four National Film Awards and an impressive 33 State Film Awards across various languages.
Janaki, who lent her voice to songs in over 20 languages, had previously expressed her sentiments regarding national honors. She notably declined the Padma Bhushan in 2013, stating the award came too late for her extensive contributions to Indian music. She had also indicated a belief that her decades of work merited the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
