Golden Memories:Happy Birthday S Janaki
Mastery in Over 20 Languages
Born on April 23, 1938, in Guntur, S. Janaki fondly known as Janakiamma has sung over 48,000 songs in 25 languages
Unique Voice Modulation Skills
Janaki Amma’s rare gift of voice modulation mimicking everyone from kids to elders and even male voices earned her state awards.
Reluctance Toward National Awards
In 2013, Janakiamma declined the Padma Bhushan, saying it came too late in her 55-year career,For her, fans’ love has always meant more than awards
Record-Breaking Concert Career
Janaki Amma has performed in over 5,000 concerts, with her final show on October 28, 2017, in Mysore and she remains deeply connected to her audience and fans
Avoids Colored Sarees
After her husband V. Ramprasad`s death in 1997, S Janaki chose to wear only simple sarees with out colors or golden borders as a heartfelt tribute.
Avoids Colored Sarees
After her husband V. Ramprasad`s death in 1997, S Janaki chose to wear only simple sarees with out colors or golden borders as a heartfelt tribute.
Reversed her Retirement
In 2016, Janakiamma announced her retirement, she made a comeback in 2018 with the song Un Usuru Kaathula in the movie Pannadi.