Trisha Krishnan Mourns The Loss Of S Janaki: Your Voice Will Live Forever

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playback singer S Janaki passed away on Saturday at a private hospital in Mysuru following age-related health issues. She was 88. Her family confirmed the news, with her granddaughter sharing a note stating that the legendary singer passed away peacefully. Following the announcement of her demise, tributes have poured in from across the film industry with several celebrities mourning the loss of the legendary vocalist. Among those who paid their respects was actress Trisha Krishnan. Sharing a note, Trisha called herself fortunate to work with the singer in the film '96.

Trisha Krishnan Mourns The Loss Of S Janaki

Trisha Krishnan paid an emotional tribute to S Janaki, saying that carrying the legendary singer's name in one of her most special films will always remain one of the greatest honours of her life. She mentioned that knowing Janaki Amma and receiving her love was something she would cherish forever. Along with emoji of a dove and a broken heart, she posted "Thank you for your hugs,your kindness,your laughter and for always reminding me that the greatest artists are the humblest souls.Your voice will live forever.Rest peacefully Janaki Amma I will miss you terribly."

S Janaki made a memorable cameo in the romantic drama '96, in which, Trisha's character in the film, Janaki Devi, popularly known as Jaanu, was named after the legendary singer. The character is portrayed as a devoted admirer of S Janaki who sings only her songs, making the connection meaningful. Directed by Prem Kumar and starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha the singer's appearance became a special moment for fans, as the four-minute deleted scene marked her final appearance in front of a film camera.

In the much-loved sequence, Ram (Vijay Sethupathi) and Jaanu, while taking a late-night walk in Chennai, stop outside S Janaki's home to click a picture. The singer unexpectedly arrives, invites them inside, and shares a warm conversation with them. She also encourages Jaanu to explore different styles of music instead of limiting herself to a single artist.

About S Janaki

Although the scene was removed from the theatrical release, it was later made available on YouTube, where it received appreciation from audiences. Singer Chinmayi, lent her voice to Trisha's character in the film. S Janaki began her playback singing journey with the Tamil film Vidhiyin Vilayattu and went on to become one of the most celebrated voices in Indian cinema. She is also recognised for recording a remarkable number of songs in the Kannada film industry. Her evergreen collaborations with singers such as PB Srinivas, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam continue to remain cherished classics.