S Janaki Cremated with Full State Honours in Mysuru Farmhouse
The Karnataka government honored her career spanning more than 48,000 songs in over 20 languages, and thousands of fans attended the farewell.
- On Sunday, July 12, veteran playback singer S. Janaki was laid to rest with full state honours in Mysuru. Thousands of fans gathered to bid farewell to the legendary vocalist.
- The iconic singer died on Friday at age 88 due to age-related ailments, concluding a six-decade career. During that span, Janaki recorded more than 48,000 songs across over 20 languages.
- Known affectionately as Janaki Amma, she received four National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer and an unprecedented 33 state film awards across southern India. Her voice transcended regional boundaries.
- Before final rites at her farm in Kaniyanahundi village, admirers paid respects at Maharaja College Grounds. The Karnataka government directed the state honours ceremony, honouring her final wishes.
- Mysuru district in-charge minister Dr. S. Yathindra wrote, "Janakiamma's departure is an irreplaceable loss to the field of Indian music." Her unique singing style remains etched in millions of hearts.
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S Janaki laid to rest in Mysuru; thousands bid farewell to singing legend
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Karnataka: CM Shivakumar Announces Full State Honours for Legendary Singer S. Janaki
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday paid tribute to legendary playback singer S. Janaki, saying the state would accord her full state honours during her last rites in Mysuru, in keeping with her final wish. Entertainment News | Karnataka: CM Shivakumar Announces Full State Honours for Legendary Singer S. Janaki.
S. Janaki Funeral: Last Rites Veteran Playback Singer To be Conducted With Full State Honours in Mysuru
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, fondly known as the 'Nightingale of the South' will be cremated with full state honours in Mysuru on Sunday (July 12). Her mortal remains will be kept at Maharaja's College Grounds from Sunday morning to enable
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