Veteran playback singer S. Janaki dies at 88, prompting tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and other political leaders. Modi pays tribute to the singer, describing her passing as an “irreparable loss” to music and culture. Multiple outlets report that leaders across India express condolences and acknowledge her status as a major musical figure. Sources also highlight Janaki’s prolific career, including that she sings thousands of songs across many languages over roughly six decades. Her wide-ranging repertoire and versatility are cited as reasons her voice and melodies continue to resonate with listeners. The reports agree that Janaki is widely regarded as a musical icon and that public figures across the country remember her contributions to playback singing. While the outlets focus on the leaders’ reactions and her legacy, they collectively confirm her death, her age at the time of passing, and her extensive body of work in Indian cinema music.