S Janaki’s passing has left an irreplaceable void in the world of music. Revered voices, from Ilaiyaraaja to AR Rahman, have paid tribute to her extraordinary legacy. Music composer and singer Anu Malik also shared his heartfelt condolences with Filmfare, reflecting on the lasting impact of the legendary singer. In his words:
Just out of curiosity, I asked Janki Amma what she meant by that, and she said, “Recording is over, still I guarantee you that I shall be humming the last lines of the Mukhda for sure.” I was overwhelmed. She congratulated Manmohan ji and also blessed the film. Mard turned out to be a superhit. I was launched. I surely feel it was Janki amma’s blessings.
With a career spanning more than six decades, S Janaki recorded thousands of songs across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and several other Indian languages. Her ability to breathe emotion into every composition made her one of the country’s most celebrated playback singers.
