Legendary playback singer S Janaki, fondly known as Gana Kogile, was cremated with full state honours at her Mysuru farmhouse on Sunday evening. She passed away at 88 due to respiratory problems. Breaking tradition, her granddaughter Apsara Vydyula performed the last rites.
BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, popularly known as 'Janakamma', describing her as the 'Gaana Kokila' whose contributions enriched Indian film music. He recalled her courage in declining the Padma Bhushan and highlighted her Telangana roots, calling her demise an irreparable loss to South Indian music.
Veteran playback singer S Janaki, celebrated for her versatility across Indian languages, passed away in Mysuru at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments. She recorded over 48,000 songs in a six-decade career spanning films, albums, radio and television.
