Sishtla Sreeramamurthy Janaki (Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 23 de abril de 1938-Mysore, Karnataka, 11 de julio de 2026), comúnmente conocida como S. Janaki, fue una cantante de playback india. Conocida por sus habilidades de modulación de su voz, ella ha interpretado temas musicales en diferentes lenguas nativas de su natal India, con más frecuencia en télugu, canarés, malabar, tamil y el hindi.
A lo largo de su carrera musical que abarca más de cinco décadas, ha interpretado más de 35.000 canciones, ganando cuatro Premios Nacionales de Cine y 31 reconocimientos diferentes del Cine del Estado. Su asociación con el cantante y compositor SP Balasubramanyam Ilaiyaraaja es una de las combinaciones musicales más populares del sur de la India. Es conocida cariñosamente como "la Ruiseñora del Sur". Ha recibido un reconocimiento honorífico otorgado por la Universidad de Mysore y el premio "Kalaimamani" del estado de Tamil Nadu por el Gobierno del Estado.
En 2013, el Gobierno de la India anunció el premio "Padma Bhushan" para ella, a la edad de 74 años. La cantante se negó a aceptar este premio, porque llegó demasiado tarde y porque a los artistas del sur de la India no se les había extendido un merecido reconocimiento.
Notables canciones Janaki con A. R. Rahman Año Título Película Co - intérprete 1993 "Ottagathai Kattiko" Gentleman (film) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1993 "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi" Kizhakku Cheemayile Jayachandran 1994 "Barota Barota" Vandicholai Chinraasu S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1994 "Pakka Gentleman" Super Police S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1994 "Erani Kuradhani" Kadhalan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1995 "Taniye Taniye" Rangeela (film) (Tamil Dubbed) Solo Replacing Asha Bhosle 1998 "Nenjinile Nenjinile" Dil Se..(Tamil Dubbed) Solo Replacing Lata Mangeshkar 1998 "Roja Rojappu" Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (Oonjal Tamil Dubbed) Solo Replacing Sadhana Sargam 1999 "Margazhi Thingal Allava" Sangamam P. Unni Krishnan 1999 "Kadhal Kaditham" Jodi (film) Unni Menon 1999 "Mudhalvanae" Mudhalvan Shankar Mahadevan 2001 "Endhan Nenjil" Alli Arjuna Srinivas 2004 "Anjanam" Udhaya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Notables canciones Janaki con Kamal Haasan y Rajinikanth Año Título Película Director musical 1978 "Ninaivo Oru Paravai" Sigappu Rojakal Ilaiyaraaja 1986 "Vikram Vikram" Vikram Ilaiyaraaja 1986 "Vanithamani" Vikram Ilaiyaraaja 1990 ""Sundhari Neeyum"" Michael Madhana Kamarajan Ilaiyaraaja 1991 "Kanmani Anbodu" Guna Ilaiyaraaja 1991 "Unnai Naan" Guna Ilaiyaraaja 1992 "Inji Idupalaga" Thevar Magan Ilaiyaraaja 1992 "Adikuthu Kuliru" Mannan (film) Ilaiyaraaja
Discografía parcial en telugu Año Película Canciones 1972 Bala Mitrula Katha Gunna mamidi komma meeda 1978 Padaharella Vayasu Sirimallepoovaa Sirimallepoovaa, Vayasanta Mudupugatti Vastantale Adukundaam, Kattukathalu Nenu Cheppi Navviste, Pantachelo Paalakanki Navvindi 1981 Aakali Rajyam Kanne Pillavani, Tu Hai Raja Mai Hu Rani 1981 Saptapadi Govullu Tellana, Marugelara, Nemaliki Nerpina, Om Jataveda, Bhamane 1981 Mouna Geetam Paruvama chilipi parugu 1982 Nireekshana Aakasam Enatido, Yamuna Enduku Nuvvu 1982 Manchupallaki nee kosame memandaram, meghamaa, dehamaa 1983 Sitara Vennello Godari Andam, Jilibili Palukula, Ku Ku Ku, Nee Gaanam 1983 Abhilasha Vela Paala Ledu, Banthi Chamanthi, Eureka!, Urakalai Godavari, Sande Podulakaada 1983 Saagara Sangamam Om Nama Sivaya, Mounamelanoyi, Baalakanamaya 1984 Challenge Induvadana, Manase Maikam, Sayamkalam, Om Shanthi, Bhaama Eethippalu 1985 Atmabandhuvu Patti techhanule 1985 Preminchu Pelladu Ee Chaitra Veena, Gopemma chethulo, Nirantharamu vasnathamule, Vayyari Godaramma 1985 Swathi Muthyam Suvvi Suvvi, Manasu Palike, Chinnari Ponnari Kittaya 1985 Ladies Tailor Porapatidi, Hayamma hayamma 1986 Khaidi No. 786 Guvva Gorinka Tho, Chali Gaali Kottindammo, Raito Ato Ito 1986 Rakshasudu Malli malli, Nee meeda naku 1986 Alapana Priyatama, Aa kanulalo, Kalise prathi 1987 Aaradhana Teeganai mallelu 1987 Abhinandana Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi, Manchu Kurise Velalo, Rangulalo Kalavo 1989 Geetanjali Om namaha 1990 Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari Andalalo, Priyatama, Yamaho 1990 Anjali Iravu Nilavu 1990 Bobbili Raja Kanyakumari, Oddante Vinade 1991 Guna Kanmani anbodu 1990 Kondaveeti Donga Kolo Kollamma, Sri Anjaneyam, Tip Top Look 1991 Nirnayam Eppudepudani, Mila Mila 1991 Killer Piliche Kuhu Kuhu, Oh Rabbi Yendabba 1991 Aditya 369 Centurilu kottey vayassu 1992 Alapana Aakanulalo, Kalise Prathi, Priyathama 1992 Chinnarayudu Bujji Pitta, Bulli Pitta 1998 Anthapuram Sooredu Poova 1999 Jodi Kadile Kalame
Premios y honorarios Premio nacional del Cine: 1977 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Senthoora Poove") 16 Vayathinile, Tamil Film 1981 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Ettumanoorambalathil") Oppol, Malayalam Film 1984 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Vennello godari andham") Sithara, Telugu Film 1992 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Inji Iduppazhagha") Devar Magan, Tamil Film
Premio Nacional del Estado de Kerala: 1970 – Best Female Playback Singer – Sthree 1972 – Best Female Playback Singer – Pulliman 1974 – Best Female Playback Singer – Chandrakantham 1976 – Best Female Playback Singer – Aalinganam 1977 – Best Female Playback Singer – Madanolsavam 1979 – Best Female Playback Singer – Thakara 1980 – Best Female Playback Singer – Manjil Virinja Pookkal,Chamaram,Aniyatha Valakal 1981 – Best Female Playback Singer – Various Films 1982 – Best Female Playback Singer – Various Films 1983 – Best Female Playback Singer – Various Films 1984 – Best Female Playback Singer – Kanamarayathu
Premio Nacional del Estado de Orissa : 1986 - Best Female Playback Singer - Ei Aama Sansar
Premios Nandi: 1980 - Best Female Playback Singer - Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Mahatyam 1981 - Best Female Playback Singer - Sapthapadhi 1983 - Best Female Playback Singer - Sitara 1985 - Best Female Playback Singer - Pratighatana 1986 - Best Female Playback Singer - Aruna Kiranam 1988 - Best Female Playback Singer - Janaki Ramudu 1994 - Best Female Playback Singer - Bhairava Dweepam 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - Thodu 1998 - Best Female Playback Singer - Anthapuram 2000 - Best Female Playback Singer - Sri Sai MahimaPremio Nacional del Cine del Estado de Tamil Nadu: 1970 – Best Female Playback Singer – Namma Kuzhanthaigal 1977 – Best Female Playback Singer – 16 Vayathinile 1979 – Best Female Playback Singer – Uthiripookkal 1981 – Best Female Playback Singer – Moondram Pirai 1982 – Best Female Playback Singer – Kaadhal Oviyam Best Female Playback Singer – Various Films 1999 – Best Female Playback Singer – SangamamPremios Filmfare Awards: 1986: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Nomination – "Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re(Saaheb'')
Honorarios especiales: 1986 - Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu 1987 - Sursinger Award for Mayuri (film) (Hindi Version) 1997 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South 2002 - Cinema 'Achiever Award' from the Government of Kerala 2001 - Special Jury Swaralaya Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music 2006 - Favourite Female Playback Singer Vijay Awards 2009 - Honorary doctorate from the University of Mysore for contributions to Kannada Cinema 2011 - "Basava Bhushan" Award from Karnataka 2012 - Evergreen Voice of Indian Cinema Vijay Music Awards 2013 - Maa Music Life Time achievement award by Maa Music Awards 2013 - Padma Bhushan Award from Government of India(She refused to accept it citing too late and too little) 2013 - Lifetime Achievement Award from Udaya Film Awards Otros premios: First Recipient of M S Baburaj Award]] First Recipient of P Susheela Madhavapeddi Sathyam Award Vayalar Award for contribution to Malayalam Film Music Geeta Dutt Award from Andhrapradesh Government Chi Udayashankar Award Sangeetha Ganga Gayana Award Sangeetha Rathna by Sangeetha Kalavedika Singer of the Century Award
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Enlaces externos Sitio oficial de S.Janaki (En inglés)
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