Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Music composer and singer Leslee Lewis recalled the immense support and encouragement he received from legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle during their collaboration.Sharing a special memory, Leslee told IANS that the national award-winning singer played an important role in giving him confidence as an independent producer. Recalling an incident from an award show, Leslee shared that after winning an award, Asha Bhosle called him on stage and acknowledged his contributio…
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Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Singer Zanai Bhosle, also known as late stalwart singer Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter penned an emotional note remembering her late grandmother.Taking to her social media account, Zanai shared a series of cherished pictures with Asha Bhosle from their happy times.In one of the pictures, the grandmother-granddaughter duo is seen smiling as they clap together during a family celebration. Sharing the picture, Zanai wrote, “I love you my darling.. I love you.”In another photog…
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Well known actress and Bigg Boss contestant Shivani Narayanan has paid tribute to one of India’s greatest playback singers S Janaki in her own simple way. The actress has now put out videos of her attempting to sing some of the iconic chartbusters sung by the legend as a small tribute to the great playback singer who recently passed away in Mysuru after suffering a cardiac arrest.Taking to her Instagram page to post the videos of her singing the legendary singer’s songs, …
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) One of India’s top music directors Devi Sri Prasad, who is also turning an actor with his upcoming film ‘Yellama’, on Tuesday penned a hearttouching tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, in which he said that words could not justify the greatness of the singer and that only her songs could.Taking to his Instagram page to pen a fitting tribute to one of India’s iconic playback singers, Devi Sri Prasad wrote, “Words can not justify the greatness of this legend S Ja…
Chennai, July 12 (IANS) Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja has paid a deeply emotional tribute to iconic playback singer S. Janaki, describing her passing as a personal loss.In a video message shared on his official X account following the veteran singer’s demise, Ilaiyaraaja said the news had left him shocked and heartbroken.He remembered Janaki not only as one of India’s greatest playback singers but also as a remarkably dedicated artist whose talent and commitment to perfection set her …
Chennai, July 12 (IANS) Lamenting that all our legends were leaving us one by one, ace director and actor Venkat Prabhu on Sunday penned a heartfelt tribute to late playback singer S Janaki in which he said that the demise of the legend was not just heartbreaking but that it was also scary. Taking to his social media timelines to share his tribute to the iconic singer, hailed as the Nightingale of the South, Venkat Prabhu wrote, “The Nightingale of the South has fallen silent. One by one, our…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, describing her as one of India’s most revered cultural icons whose timeless songs will continue to inspire generations.Paying tribute in a post on X, HM Shah wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma Ji. An ethereal voice, Janaki Ji breathed life into songs that became timeless classics across various langua…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed sadness over the passing of playback singer S. Janaki and said that her melodies will continue to enchant listeners in the years to come.The legendary singer, whose timeless Malayalam melodies continue to resonate across decades, passed away at a private hospital in Mysore on Saturday. She was 88.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The passing of the distinguished playback singer S. Janaki Amma is an irreparable loss to the wo…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (IANS) For generations of Malayalis, S. Janaki was more than a playback singer, she was the voice that gave life to love, longing, devotion and nostalgia. The legendary singer, whose timeless Malayalam melodies continue to resonate across decades, passed away at a private hospital in Mysore on Saturday. She was 88.Her granddaughter announced the veteran singer’s demise through a social media post, marking the end of an era in Indian film music.Although she made her pl…
Mysuru, July 11 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy have expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, who passed away at the age of 88 at Apollo Hospital in Mysuru on Saturday. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said the news of the iconic multilingual playback singer’s death, fondly known as the “Nightingale,” came as a deep shock.He said that as long as the Kannada language exists, S. Janaki’s songs wi…