S Janaki Final Rites: State Honours In Mysuru; CM Vijay, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Pay Tributes

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playback singer S Janaki will be accorded a state funeral in Mysuru on July 12 following her demise at the age of 88. The Karnataka government announced that she would receive full state honours in recognition of her unparalleled contribution to Indian music. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Janaki recorded over 48,000 songs across 20 languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. Before the final rites, fans and admirers will have an opportunity to pay their last respects to the iconic singer.

S Janaki Final Rites: Legendary Singer Receives State Honours in Mysuru

Taking to social media Mysuru district in-charge minister Dr S Yathindra, mentioned that S Janaki's mortal remains will be kept at Maharaja College Grounds from 7.30 am on Sunday for public homage. Paying tribute to the legendary vocalist, Dr S Yathindra mentioning about her six-decade-long journey in Indian music and praised her melodious voice.

The news of S. Janaki's demise was first shared by her granddaughter Apsara Vydyula through an emotional social media post. She revealed that the singer passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Apsara remembered her grandmother not only as an iconic voice whose songs became part of countless memories but also as a loving figure known for her humility, kindness, and grace.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: Vijay, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan Pay Tribute

Prominent names from Tamil cinema and other film industries have paid tribute to legendary playback singer S. Janaki, who passed away on Saturday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expressed sorrow over Janaki's demise, mentioning about her contribution to Indian film music across multiple languages. He wrote about dedication to music, stating that her legacy would remain forever etched in the hearts of fans. He also offered condolences to her family, the film fraternity, musicians, and admirers across the world.

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada remembered Janaki as a legendary artist and recalled an experience of sharing the stage with her in Australia over two decades ago. She praised Janaki's extraordinary vocal ability, saying she could effortlessly sound like a child, a woman, and a man through her voice. Chinmayi wrote that Janaki's voice would continue to live forever.Rajinikanth also paid tribute to Janaki, remembering her honey-like voice that entertained generations of listeners and wishing her soul eternal peace. Janaki had sung several memorable songs in Rajinikanth's films, including Adikuthu Kuliru from Mannan, Sundari Kannal Oru Seithi from Thalapathi, and Then Poove Poove Vaa from Anbulla Rajinikanth.Kamal Haasan shared a heartfelt poetic tribute, remembering Janaki's unmatched contribution to music and expressing that her songs would continue to echo forever. He also mentioned about her remarkable work in his films, including Unnai Naan and Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan from Gunaa, Sendhoora Poove from 16 Vayathinile, and Ponmeni Uruguthey from Moondram Pirai.