Granddaughter S Janaki remembers the veteran singer as a “loving grandmother”. He asks for privacy
Legendary singer S. passed away. Janaki died on Saturday, July 11, at the age of 88. Her granddaughter, Apsara Vidiola, shared the news of her death.She wrote on social media: “Dear everyone, It is with deep sadness that I share with you the passing of my beloved grandmother and legendary singer Smt.
S Janaki. She left us in peace surrounded by the love of her family.
While our hearts are heavy, we are also filled with gratitude for the extraordinary life she lived and the immeasurable joy she brought to millions through her timeless music.“To the world, she was an iconic voice whose songs became part of countless memories. To us, she was a loving grandmother whose warmth, humility, kindness and grace will remain with us forever,” Apsara added.
The family requests privacy during difficult times
Besides announcing the singer’s death, Apsara also asked for privacy as the family mourns her loss. She thanked well-wishers for their support and prayers during the difficult period.“We ask that you respect our family’s privacy during this difficult time as we grieve and process this loss. Thank you for your love, prayers and understanding. Apsara Vidiola,” she added.
Rajinikanth, MK Stalin and Kamal Haasan pay tribute
Many prominent figures in cinema and politics paid tribute to the legendary singer soon after the news broke.
“The voice that gave life to countless melodies has fallen silent. S Janaki Amma’s contribution to Indian music is unparalleled. My heartfelt condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace,” superstar Rajinikanth wrote on social media.MK Stalin wrote: “S. Janaki’s voice was a gift to Tamil cinema and beyond. Her melodies brought joy to millions. The country mourns this huge loss.”
Kamal Haasan remembers the legendary singer
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan also paid an emotional tribute to the veteran playback singer.“S Janaki was not just a singer, she was the voice of generations. Her songs will continue to resonate in our hearts. An irreparable loss to the Indian music world. My deepest condolences to her family,” he said.S. Janaki’s career remains one of the most celebrated in the history of Indian music. In a remarkable journey spanning over six decades, she has recorded over 48,000 songs in over 20 languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.