Over a career spanning six decades, S Janaki sang for films, albums, television and radio in about 20 Indian languages. | Photo: X
Veteran playback singer S Janaki dies at 88
The legendary singer, who recorded over 48,000 songs in nearly 20 Indian languages during a six-decade career, died due to age-related ailments in Mysuru
Mysuru, Jul 11 (PTI) Veteran playback singer S Janaki has died at a private hospital here due to age-related ailments, sources said on Saturday. She was 88 years old.
According to sources, she developed breathing issues last night and was subsequently admitted to the hospital.
Known for her versatility, Janaki recorded over 48,000 songs in multiple languages, predominantly the South Indian languages of Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Over a career spanning six decades, she sang for films, albums, television and radio in about 20 Indian languages, including Hindi, Odia, Tulu, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. PTI
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