S Janaki, the ‘nightingale of South Indian cinema’, passes away at 88
Legendary playback singer S Janaki, known as "Janaki Amma", passed away at 88.
She breathed her last at Apollo Hospital after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.
Janaki made Mysuru her home after retiring from playback singing in 2017.
She recorded over 48,000 songs in more than 20 languages during her career.
Last rites will be performed at a farmhouse in Kaniyanahundi on Sunday.
Legendary Singer S. Janaki Dies at 88
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