The Indian film industry is mourning the loss of the iconic playback singer, S. Janaki, who recently passed away. Her death has brought deep sadness to millions of music lovers and film professionals across the country. Among those paying their respects are two of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars, Megastar Chiranjeevi and God of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna, who both shared emotional memories of working with the legendary singer.
Chiranjeevi Mourns a Musical Legend
In a deeply moving message, Megastar Chiranjeevi shared that the news of S. Janaki’s passing had shaken him completely. He explained that her unique, beautiful voice played a massive role in making the songs of his own career unforgettable. Her soulful singing gave true life to the emotions he performed on screen.
Chiranjeevi praised Janaki for her rare talent to turn pure emotion into beautiful music, stating that her songs are lifelong memories for millions of fans. He described her as one of the greatest legends of Indian music and comforted grieving fans by saying that while she may be gone, her timeless voice will continue to live on and resonate through future generations. He extended his heartiest sympathies to her family, friends, and listeners everywhere.
Balakrishna Remembers an Immeasurable Loss
Nandamuri Balakrishna also expressed his profound grief, stating that Indian cinema has suffered a massive, irreplaceable loss. He highlighted how Janaki’s magical voice captivated audiences for several decades.
Balakrishna also fondly recalled how close S. Janaki was to his own family. She sang numerous legendary, unforgettable songs for his father, the historic actor and leader N.T. Rama Rao (NTR), and later went on to sing many hit tracks for Balakrishna’s own films as well. He noted that her incredible work has earned her a permanent, unforgettable place in the history of Indian music and offered his prayers for her soul to rest in peace.