Singer S. Janaki. File.
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S. Janaki, the legendary singer who dominated South Indian cinema for decades, passed away in Mysuru on Saturday (July 11, 2026), aged 88.
The singer, who is known for her versatility and a huge following across regions and generations, had sung 48,000 songs in 18 languages, predominantly the South Indian languages of Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Published – July 12, 2026 09:55 am IST
