Legendary playback singer S Janaki died on Saturday at the age of 88. After the news of her death broke, the Indian film industry paid their heartfelt tributes to her. Known for a career that spans more than 20 languages and more than 48,000 songs, Janaki’s extraordinary musical legacy has touched generations of listeners through her works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and several other languages.The first to pay tribute is Rajinikanthshe shared a message in Tamil onsinger Chinmayi Sripada Deeply personal memories were also expressed to Janaki, recalling the first time she saw her perform live. “She is a goddess. I once had the opportunity to sing with her at a show in Australia about 20-23 years ago. She sang a song live on stage and sounded like a child, like a woman and a man. I was backstage, wondering who the male singer was, until I learned that it was all she sang.” She further wrote, “She is a singer I respect.Janaki has a long-standing musical association with Rajinikanth, having lent her vocals to several memorable songs in Mannan, Thalapathi and Anbulla Rajinikanth, including Adikuthu Kuliru, Sundari Kannal Oru Seithi and Then Poove Poove Vaa.Kamal HassanJanaki, who also collaborated with many of his iconic songs, posted a poetic tribute that translated as: “This song will echo forever. Mom, where can I go to find that love again? Many carry a sadness they can never let go of. My deepest condolences to them all. ” Janaki’s memorable performances in his films include “Unnai Naan” and “Kamanani Anbodu Kadhalan” in “Gunaa”, “Sendhoora Poove” in “16 Vayathinile” and “Ponmeni Uruguthey” in “Moondram Pirai”.express condolences, Joseph Vij Said, “The passing away of legendary playback singer Mrs. S. Janaki of the Indian film music industry who won the hearts of generations with her unique voice is deeply saddened. She has left an indelible mark on the music industry by singing thousands of songs in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and many more. “Talking about her unparalleled contribution to Indian music, Vijay added, “She has won numerous prestigious awards, including multiple National Film Awards, and she will forever be etched in the hearts of her fans through her sweet voice, exceptional emotional expressiveness and unwavering dedication to music. Her death is an irreplaceable loss to the Indian music industry. My deepest condolences and sympathies go out to her grieving family, the film community, music artists and her fans around the world.“Actor Simran reflects on Janaki’s lasting impact through emotional notes. “Some voices are forever a part of our lives and Janaki Amma is one of them. She gave life to emotions through her music and created memories that generations will cherish. Her passing has left an irreplaceable void but her songs will continue to live in our hearts forever. Deepest condolences to the loved ones. Rest in peace, Amma. Om Shanti,” shared Simran.
