S Janaki Last Rites: Veteran singer S Janaki, known as the nightingale of the South, died on July 11 at the age of 88. The singer’s last rites took place on July 12. He was given a final farewell with state honours. But before this the fans had their last glimpse and paid tribute. While some people were seen crying bitterly, granddaughter Apsara Vaidyaula said that she will always be with them.
Granddaughter expressed grief for grandmother Janaki Amma
At the same time, granddaughter Apsara spoke to the media during the last farewell of Janaki Amma and during this she said, ‘Her demise is a big loss not only for the family but also for the country and the world. My grandmother was a great singer. His style of singing is amazing. I think people who listen to the song know.
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They are always together and there is no farewell – Apsara
Regarding her grandmother, granddaughter Apsara further said, ‘This is a very sad day not only for the family but also for the country. My grandmother was very special, according to anyone who knew her. He would say that she was special to the world and had amazing talent. I will remember her as my grandmother. It is a great honor for me to be his granddaughter. I learned a lot from him. She was not only a celebrity but first of all she was my grandmother. Will miss him a lot. I respect him a lot. Will miss him a lot. She will always be with us through her music. They are always together and there is no farewell.
#WATCH | Mysuru, Karnataka | Fans mourn and pay their last respects to the mortal remains of legendary playback singer S Janaki, affectionately referred to as Janaki amma and Nightingale of Deccan, who died at the age of 88 in Mysuru, last night. pic.twitter.com/JioV3IgcOs
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2026
Fans cried bitterly
A video of S Janaki’s last farewell has been shared from the X account of news agency ANI, in which fans can be seen having their last glimpse of him. It can be seen that this is a very emotional video. In this, fans were seen crying bitterly after seeing the last glimpse of their favorite singer S Janaki.
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Janaki died at the age of 88
S Janaki died at the age of 88. He died on July 11 due to a heart attack. It was Apsara who had confirmed the news of grandmother’s death. She had shared a long post on Instagram by sharing unseen photos of her grandmother. He had written, ‘I am very sad to share the news that my grandmother and veteran singer S Janaki has passed away. He breathed his last peacefully amidst his family.
