Recalling their long musical association, Ilaiyaraaja described Janaki as an exceptionally hardworking artiste.
Abhilash Pudukad can hardly recall a childhood memory without the small vintage Sanyo tape recorder and S. Janaki’s mellifluous voice playing in the background
Janaki sang in Hindi and Sinhala too, but it was in the South Indian languages that she carved a niche. Her rendition was infused with love and pathos, and was often a hat-tip to bygone times
She possessed the rare ability to convey every shade of human emotion. Her songs remain woven into the cultural memory of South India.
Janaki’s effortless singing and pleasant nature earned her enduring love and admiration across generations
Composers, lyricists and singers remember the legendary singer’s enchanting voice, pitch-perfect tonality and enduring influence
Residents recall the legendary singer’s childhood in the village as tributes pour in, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu saying her timeless voice touched generations