Hariharan Pays Emotional Tribute to S. Janaki
Mumbai — Veteran playback singer Hariharan has paid an emotional tribute to singing legend S. Janaki, saying the world of music feels “a little more silent” following her death.
Hariharan shared a portrait of Janaki on Instagram on Sunday and reflected on her decades-long contribution to Indian music.
“The world of music feels a little more silent, and my heart deeply heavy. The divine voice that graced us for over 60 years, spanning more than 45,000 songs in 17 languages, has returned to the heavens. S. Janaki Amma was not just a singer; she was a phenomenon. Her breathtaking voice range, her emotional depth, and her unmatched command over Hindi and all South Indian languages defined generations of music,” he wrote.
“I count it among my life’s greatest blessings to have shared the microphone with her for a few songs, and to have breathed the same musical air as her. Legends like Janaki Amma never truly leave us. They are evergreen, echoing eternally through the melodies they left behind. Rest in peace, Amma. Your music lives on in us forever,” he added.
Janaki was regarded as one of India’s most versatile playback singers. She began her career in the late 1950s and recorded thousands of songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and several other languages during a career spanning more than six decades.
She worked with prominent composers including M.S. Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman.
A four-time National Film Award winner, Janaki also received numerous state honors and influenced generations of Indian singers. (Source: IANS)
