Hyderabad: The reported S Janaki death on Saturday evening drew tributes from Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
The celebrated playback singer had a career spanning nearly six decades. During that period, she reportedly recorded more than 48,000 songs across several Indian languages. Several public figures paid tribute to the singer and recalled her contribution to Indian film music.
S Janaki death leaves major void, says Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy expressed deep grief over the singer’s reported death. He said Janaki had left an indelible mark on music lovers through her melodious voice. The Chief Minister said her songs had reflected different emotions and suited varied characters, scenes and situations in films. Therefore, he said her performances had captivated generations of listeners.
He also described her Telugu identity as a matter of pride for Telugu people. Revanth Reddy recalled that Janaki had sung more than 50,000 songs in 17 languages. These included Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Moreover, he said she had received several national honours during her long career. The Chief Minister described the S Janaki death as an irreparable loss to Indian cinema and millions of music lovers. He prayed for peace to her soul and conveyed condolences to her family.
S Janaki death mourned by Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also expressed grief over the singer’s reported death through a social media post. He described Janaki as the “Nightingale of South India” and a proud daughter of the Telugu land.
Chandrababu Naidu said her six-decade musical journey had created an unmatched legacy in Indian film music. He added that her voice had enchanted listeners across generations. Furthermore, he said her songs would remain alive forever.
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister also recalled her contribution to Indian cinema and said the music world would permanently remember her achievements. He extended condolences to her family, admirers and the wider music fraternity. Finally, he prayed for peace to her soul.
S Janaki death recalls six-decade musical career
Janaki performed thousands of songs during a career that crossed linguistic and regional boundaries. Her voice became closely associated with several generations of South Indian cinema. In addition, she sang in multiple styles and expressed a wide range of emotions.
The tributes from both Chief Ministers focused on her versatility, cultural contribution and lasting influence on Indian playback music. The reported S Janaki death also prompted admirers to remember the many songs that established her as one of Indian cinema’s most respected singers.