Veteran Indian playback singer S. Janaki dies at 88 in Mysuru, according to multiple reports. Business Standard says she passes away at a private hospital after developing breathing issues and being admitted the previous night. Other outlets also report her death in Mysuru and describe ongoing tributes following her passing.
Janaki is widely recognized for her long career, spanning roughly six decades. She is credited with recording nearly 48,000 songs across many languages, including predominantly Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, along with Hindi and other languages. Several sources note that her work extends beyond film playback to albums and other media such as television and radio, and that she recorded songs in about 20 Indian languages. Deccan Chronicle highlights that she becomes an iconic voice for film stars over generations.
Her achievements are also highlighted across outlets: she is described as a four-time National Film Award winner for Best Female Playback Singer and as having received numerous State Film Awards in multiple languages. Business Line adds that she is set to receive full state honours in Karnataka as tributes continue.
