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S Janaki death reason: What happened to legendary singer Janaki Amma?

Legendary singer S. Janaki, the Nightingale of South India, has passed away. She died at the age of 88 after battling age-related ailments. Janaki had declined the Padma Bhushan award in 2013, feeling it came too late. She won four National Film Awards and thirty-three State Film Awards. Her death marks the end of an era in Indian playback singing.

11 Jul 2026 9:08 pm