The disappearance of the legendary playback singer S. Janaki at the age of 88 he has left the Indian film industry and music lovers in mourning. His granddaughter Apsara Vydyula shared the news of his passing through her social network. Soon after the announcement, tributes started pouring in from the entertainment industry.
mammoth i Mohanlal pay your respects
Mammootty offered his condolences in a short but emotional message on Facebook. The actor wrote: “Rest in peace.”Mohanlal shared a detailed tribute in which he spoke about S. Janaki’s extraordinary musical journey. His post, translated into English, said, “The nightingale of India, Janakiamma, has left us. She was an ocean of affection who gifted countless unforgettable songs across Malayalam, Hindi and other languages and enriched an entire era of Indian music.” The ‘Drishyam’ star added, “A truly blessed singer, she filled the hearts of Malayalis with timeless melodies that continue to resonate across generations. I will always remain indebted to Janakiamma as she was the voice behind the songs in my debut film ‘Manjil Virinja Pookkal’. Through her sweetness and soul, she brought every human voice, emotion and joy to life. Even after the my first film, I was lucky enough to be a part of many memorable song sequences to which he lent his voice.” “She was a kind and gentle soul who treated everyone with equal warmth and respect. On a personal level, I shared a close bond with Janakiamma. I pray for the eternal peace of her soul,” Mohanlal concluded.
A voice that became a part of Mohanlal’s cinematic journey
Mohanlal’s association with S. Janaki dates back to his acting debut in ‘Manjil Virinja Pookkal’ (1980). Among the most loved songs from the 1980 release are ‘Mizhiyoram’ and ‘Manjani Kombil’. Some of the other collaborations include songs from the movies ‘Ninnishtam Ennishtam’ and ‘Kattathe Kilikkoodu’.