Playback Legend S. Janaki Dies at 88; Fans Remember the Voice Behind 'Kiliye Kiliye' and Thousands of Classics
S. Janaki Death: Legendary singer S. Janaki has passed away. Her fans are in shock over her passing. Meanwhile, we're going to tell you why she suddenly became the talk of the town last year.
Renowned singer S. Janaki passed away at the age of 88. She was known as the Nightingale of South India, and her followers addressed her as Janaki Amma. She began her singing career at 20 years of age. Last year, S. Janaki made everyone talk about her. Here's how.
Everyone was discussing her song "Kiliye Kiliye" which gained popularity on social media. It's a Malayalam song that featured in the movie 'Aa Ratri' (1983). The song was composed by the renowned Ilaiyaraaja, and S. Janaki had lent her voice to the song.
Last year, Kalyani Priyadarshan's film "Loka - Chapter 1" was released. DJ Shekhar remixed the song, which was reprised in the film. The song became a huge hit, catapulting the singer into the limelight. The first line of the song is "Kiliye kiliye mani mani meghathoppil."
Known for her versatility, singer S. Janaki recorded over 48,000 songs in various languages. She sang in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Odia, Tulu, Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali. Her career spanned six decades, spanning films, albums, television, and radio.
