Actor and Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce president S Jayamala remembered the late singer, S Janaki fondly. "This is an immense loss. S Janaki, as a singer, was the Saraswati of voice. I cannot express in words the kind of simplicity and humility she embodied. I think that entire generation of artists was like that—they reached extraordinary heights, yet remained incredibly humble," says Jayamala.

"No one can ever put a price on the countless songs she sang, the awards she won, or the accolades she received. She was simply priceless. Her contribution as a playback singer across multiple Indian languages is unmatched. We have truly lost a goddess," added Jayamala.

"She was the voice behind almost all my films. Among my favourites are 'Nagu Nagutha Nee Baruve' and 'Poojesalende Hoogala Thande'. In fact, I love all her songs. What amazed me the most was the way she could effortlessly imitate a child's voice while singing. It was something only she could do."

She went on to say, "In those days, songs were recorded live, with nearly a hundred musicians playing together in the studio. Through Parvathamma Rajkumar, actors were often invited to attend the recordings, and I had the opportunity to visit the studio and watch the magic unfold. Seeing her sing live, surrounded by so many musicians, was an unforgettable experience."

She recalled, "I still remember Parvathamma Rajkumar taking me to meet her at a studio. I didn't know Tamil, but Janaki Amma never let language become a barrier. She asked me to speak whichever language I was comfortable with and made me feel completely at ease. That was her greatness."

"Interestingly, whenever she sang for my films, her voice made me feel as though I was singing myself. That was the magic of Janaki Amma," concluded Jayamala.

Janaki, who passed away on July 11 after suffering a heart attack following multiple organ failure, leaves behind a musical legacy that spans more than six decades