Death of S. Janaki: PM Modi pays tribute to veteran singer S. Janaki; says his death is an ‘irreparable loss’ to music | Tamil Movie News

Play a fairy tale S. Janaki He died in Mysuru on Saturday at the age of 88. Musicians are mourning his death. Called the “Nightingale of South India,” Janaki’s glorious legacy spanned more than sixty years. With his unforgettable voice, he sang thousands of songs that touched the hearts of people for generations. His versatile skills ranging from loud music to alternative music have earned him a lot of respect as a musician in India. Many tributes have been coming to him from all over the country in appreciation of his great contribution to Indian music.

PM Modi calls S. Janaki’s death ‘Irreparable Loss’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the veteran singer through a heartfelt message on social media. His statement said: “The passing away of legendary singer S. Janaki Amma is an irreparable loss to the world of music and culture. His songs in various languages ​​were popular throughout the ages. They gave voice to all emotions with unparalleled grace and versatility. His music will continue to captivate audiences for years to come. My heartfelt condolences to his family, countless admirers, and the entire music community at this sad time. Om Shanti.” The Prime Minister’s message reflects the great respect that S. Janaki has earned through his amazing musical journey and the eternal symbol of his timeless music.

A word that transcends languages ​​and generations

S. Janaki was born on 23rd April 1938 in Guntur district which is now Andhra Pradesh. From an early age, he showed exceptional musical talent. He was professionally trained in singing and won a singing competition organized by All India Radio at the age of 18. He made his debut in Tamil through the song ‘Vidhiyin Vilayattu’ but soon expanded to Telugu and many other languages. Most importantly, he sang in six languages ​​in his first year and has written more than 40,000 songs in 17 different languages ​​to date.

A memorable legacy of S Janaki it will continue to strengthen

Some of S. Janaki’s evergreen songs are ‘Singara Velane Deva’ from the movie ‘Konjum Salangai’ and the evergreen song ‘Annakili Unnai Theduthe’ from the movie ‘Annakili.’ Some of the best musicians he has worked with are MS Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja, AR Rahman, and Anirudh Ravichander. S. Janaki continued to refresh himself with every new generation he sang. Not only did he provide music for the play, but he also composed music for the Telugu film. Although he may no longer be with us, his immortal voice and invaluable contribution to Indian music will be with us forever through music that we cannot do without.