S JANAKI (PLAY BACK SINGER)

S. Janaki (born April 23, 1938) is a major Indian singer, with her magnificent voice, captured the hearts of millions of people through various language including Telugu , Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada . She was born in Pallapatla, Repalle village, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

Janaki has a unique capability to change her voice and sing in a range of tones. She is a great lyricist and an awesome music composer. A devotee of Lord Krishna and Shirdi Sai Baba, she spends a lot of time praying and has also released devotional music cassettes on Meera.

Early days and career

Janaki showed interest in music at a tender age and started singing at the age of three. She started learning music from Sree Paidiswamy. She moved to Chennai on the advice of her uncle Dr. Chandrashekar and joined as a singer in AVM Studio and started her career with Tamil films in 1957 in the film 'Vidhiyin Vilayattu' under the music director T. Chalapati Rao. Later, she got a chance in a Telugu film MLA.

She wrote many songs for Tamil and Telugu films. She has sung about 20,000 songs in her career, in almost all languages in South India as well as in Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Sinhalese, Bengali, Oriya, English, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, Saurashtra, Baduga, Japanese and German.[citation needed] Major singers along with her are P. Susheela, Vani Jayaram, K J Yesudas, K S chithra and S P Balasubramanyam.

Family

Her husband is late Sri.V.Rama. She lives with her son Murali Krishna, an actor, and daughter-in-law Uma Murali Krishna, a classical dancer (Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi) and two granddaughters Amruthavarshini and Apsara.

Major awards

* In 1956, second prize in competitions held by AIR (All India Radio) from the former Indian President Dr. Rajendra Prasad at the .
* In 1986, Kalai Mamani by Government of Tamil Nadu
* In 1987, Sur singar award
* In 2002 , Cinema 'Achiever Award' by the government of Kerala
* In 2005, Special Jury Swaralaya Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music.

* National Film Awards four times for the best Playback singer by Government of India
* State Film awards fourteen times for the best Playback singer by Government of Kerala
* State Film awards seven times for the best Playback singer by Government of Tamil Nadu
* State Film awards ten times for the best Playback singer by Government of Andra Pradesh

National awards

* 1976, Film Name: 16 vayadhinile, Language: Tamil, First line of the song: "Senthoora Poove"
* 1980, Film Name: Oppol, Language: Malayalam , First line of the song: "Ettumanoorambalathil"
* 1984, Film Name: Sithara, Language: Telugu , First line of the song: "Vennello godari andham"
* 1992, Film Name: Thevar Magan, Language: Tamil, First line of song: "Inji Idippazagha"

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Music Department, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew, Composer
Music Department:
1. Chanthupottu (2005) (playback singer)
2. Mudhalvan (1999) (playback singer)
3. Mayajalam (1998) (playback singer)
4. Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996) (playback singer)
5. Madya Taragati Mahabharatham (1995) (playback singer)
6. Kusruthikaatu (1995) (playback singer)
7. Mugguru Monagallu (1994) (playback singer)
8. Bhairava Dweepam (1994) (playback singer)
9. Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993) (playback singer)
10. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993) (playback singer)
11. Chinna Kannamma (1993) (playback singer)
12. Ladies Special (1993) (playback singer)
13. Maharasan (1993) (playback singer)
14. Mamiyaar Veedu (1993) (playback singer)
15. Mechanic Alludu (1993) (playback singer)
16. Samagamam (1993) (playback singer)
17. Tholi Muddhu (1993) (playback singer)
18. Swathi Kiranam (1992) (playback singer)
19. Mannan (1992) (playback singer)
20. Ahankari (1992) (playback singer)
21. Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992) (playback singer)
22. Gharaana Mogudu (1992) (playback singer)
23. Roja (1992) (playback singer)
24. Thevar Magan (1992) (playback singer)
25. Prardhana (1991) (playback singer)
26. Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991) (playback singer)
27. Appula Appa Rao (1991) (playback singer)
28. April 1st Vidudhala (1991) (playback singer)
29. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991) (playback singer)
30. Inspector Dhanush (1991) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
31. Thandu Vitten Ennai (1991) (playback singer)
32. Vetrikkarangal (1991) (playback singer)
33. Raja Vikramarka (1990) (playback singer)
34. Kodama Simham (1990) (playback singer)
35. Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990) (playback singer)
36. Kondaveeti Donga (1990) (playback singer)
37. Qaidi Dada (1990) (playback singer)
38. Anjali (1990) (playback singer)
39. Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) (playback singer)
40. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) (playback singer)
41. Sirayil Pootha Chinnamalar (1990) (playback singer)
42. Sutradhaarulu (1990) (playback singer)
43. Urudhi Mozhi (1990) (playback singer)
44. Shiva (1989/I) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
45. Rudranetra (1989) (playback singer)
46. Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
47. Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) (playback singer)
48. Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) (playback singer)
49. Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989) (playback singer)
50. Gitanjali (1989) (playback singer)
51. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) (playback singer)
52. Manchi Kutumbam (1989) (playback singer)
53. Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) (playback singer)
54. Mutyamantha Muddu (1989) (playback singer)
55. Swara Kalpana (1989) (playback singer)
56. Yudda Bhoomi (1988) (playback singer)
57. Marana Mrudangam (1988) (playback singer)
58. Khaidi No. 786 (1988) (playback singer)
59. Murali Krishnudu (1988) (playback singer)
60. Bava Marudula Sawal (1988) (playback singer)
61. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) (playback singer)
62. Tamacha (1988) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
63. Paap Ki Duniya (1988) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
64. Rudra Veena (1988) (playback singer)
65. Manchi Donga (1988) (playback singer)
66. Aahuthi (1988) (playback singer)
67. Agni Nakshatram (1988) (playback singer)
68. Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988) (playback singer)
69. Chinni Krishnudu (1988) (playback singer)
70. Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (1988) (playback singer)
71. Donga Kollu (1988) (playback singer)
72. Donga Ramudu (1988) (playback singer)
73. Janaki Ramudu (1988) (playback singer)
74. Kanney Kalaimaaney (1988) (playback singer)
75. Maharshi (1988) (playback singer)
76. Pelli Chesi Choodu (1988) (playback singer)
77. Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) (playback singer)
78. Swarnakamalam (1988) (playback singer)
79. Therkathikkallan (1988) (playback singer)
80. Vivaaha Bhojanambu (1988) (playback singer)
81. Yogi Vemana (1988) (playback singer)
82. Jebu Donga (1987) (playback singer)
83. Swayam Krushi (1987) (playback singer)
84. Pasivadi Pranam (1987) (playback singer)
85. Chakravarthy (1987) (playback singer)
86. Aradhana (1987) (playback singer)
87. Pyar Ke Kabil (1987) (playback singer)
88. Donga Mogudu (1987) (playback singer)
89. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987) (playback singer)
90. Iniya Uravu Poothathu (1987) (playback singer)
91. Jallikkattu (1987) (playback singer)
92. Nayakan (1987) (playback singer)
93. Ninaikka Therinda Maname (1987) (playback singer)
94. Ninaive Oru Sangeetham (1987) (playback singer)
95. Presidentgari Abbayi (1987) (playback singer)
96. Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) (playback singer)
97. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) (playback singer)
98. Sruthi Layalu (1987) (playback singer)
99. Veendum (1986) (playback singer)
100. Raakshasudu (1986) (playback singer)
101. Aakhree Raasta (1986) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
102. Magadheerudu (1986) (playback singer)
103. Ilzaam (1986) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
104. Kondaveeti Raja (1986) (playback singer)
105. Kiraathakudu (1986) (playback singer)
106. Aalaapana (1986) (playback singer)
107. December Pookkal (1986) (playback singer)
108. Iravu Pookkal (1986) (playback singer)
109. Isai Paadum Thendral (1986) (playback singer)
110. Kannaththorakkanum Saami (1986) (playback singer)
111. Kunjattakilikal (1986) (playback singer)
112. Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1986) (playback singer)
113. Pratighatana (1986) (playback singer)
114. Saadhanai (1986) (playback singer)
115. Sirivennela (1986) (playback singer)
116. Tandra Paparayudu (1986) (playback singer)
117. Vijetha (1985) (playback singer)
118. Mard (1985) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
119. Jhoothi (1985) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
120. Yathra (1985) (playback singer)
121. Adavi Donga (1985) (playback singer)
122. Sur Sangam (1985) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
123. Wafadaar (1985) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
124. Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985) (playback singer)
125. Raktha Sindhuram (1985) (playback singer)
126. Jwala (1985) (playback singer)
127. Chiranjeevi (1985) (playback singer)
128. Donga (1985) (playback singer)
129. Saaheb (1985) (playback singer)
130. 3D Saamri (1985) (playback singer) (as S. Janki)
131. Aan Paavam (1985) (playback singer)
132. Aduthathu Albert (1985) (playback singer)
133. Ajeya (1985) (playback singer)
134. Amudha Gaanam (1985) (playback singer)
135. Anveshana (1985) (playback singer)
136. Bullet (1985) (playback singer)
137. Devalayam (1985) (playback singer)
138. Eetti (1985) (playback singer)
139. Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) (playback singer)
140. Ladies Tailor (1985) (playback singer)
141. Mogudu Pellalu (1985) (playback singer)
142. Preminchu Pelladu (1985) (playback singer)
143. Raja Rishi (1985) (playback singer)
144. Rendu Rella Aaru (1985) (playback singer)
145. Salma (1985) (playback singer)
146. Satyamev Jayate (1985) (playback singer)
147. Shri Datta Darshanam (1985) (playback singer)
148. Swathi Muthyam (1985) (playback singer)
149. Vande Mataram (1985) (playback singer)
150. Rustum (1984) (playback singer)
151. John Jani Janardhan (1984) (playback singer)
152. Mayuri (1984) (playback singer)
153. Challenge (1984) (playback singer)
154. Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984) (playback singer)
155. Anubandham (1984) (playback singer)
156. Hero (1984) (playback singer)
157. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) (playback singer)
158. Ananda Bhairavi (1984) (playback singer)
159. Athirathram (1984) (playback singer)
160. Babai Abbai (1984) (playback singer)
161. Ente Upasana (1984) (playback singer)
162. Inakkilly (1984) (playback singer)
163. Irupatthi Naalu Mani Neram (1984) (playback singer)
164. Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove (1984) (playback singer)
165. Ivide Ingane (1984) (playback singer)
166. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984) (playback singer)
167. Koottinilamkili (1984) (playback singer)
168. Manase Ninakku Mangalam (1984) (playback singer)
169. Merupudadi (1984) (playback singer)
170. Muthodu Muthu (1984) (playback singer)
171. Naan Paadum Paadal (1984) (playback singer)
172. Nalla Naal (1984) (playback singer)
173. Nee Thodumbodhu (1984) (playback singer)
174. Neram Nalla Neram (1984) (playback singer)
175. Nilavu Sudavathillai (1984) (playback singer)
176. Nyayam (1984) (playback singer)
177. Piriyilla Naam (1984) (playback singer)
178. Sandhya Mayangum Neram (1984) (playback singer)
179. Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984) (playback singer)
180. Srivaariki Premalekha (1984) (playback singer)
181. Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984) (playback singer)
182. Sangarshana (1983) (playback singer)
183. Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983) (playback singer)
184. Khaidi (1983) (playback singer)
185. Jeet Hamaari (1983) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
186. Abhilasha (1983/I) (playback singer)
187. Aa Rathri (1983) (playback singer)
188. America America (1983) (playback singer)
189. Andha Sila Naatkal (1983) (playback singer)
190. Asthram (1983) (playback singer)
191. Attakkalasam (1983) (playback singer)
192. Changatham (1983) (playback singer)
193. Iniyenkilum (1983) (playback singer)
194. Karyam Nissaram (1983) (playback singer)
195. Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) (playback singer)
196. Koodevide? (1983) (playback singer)
197. Kuyiline Thedi (1983) (playback singer)
198. Meghasandesam (1983) (playback singer)
199. Mundadugu (1983) (playback singer)
200. Neti Bharatam (1983) (playback singer)
201. Odai Nathiyaakirathu (1983) (playback singer)
202. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) (playback singer)
203. Paayum Puli (1983) (playback singer) (as S. Janaki)
204. Pin Nilavu (1983) (playback singer)
205. Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) (playback singer)
206. Puttadi Bomma (1983) (playback singer)
207. Rachana (1983) (playback singer)
208. Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju (1983) (playback singer)
209. Rendu Jella Seetha (1983) (playback singer)
210. Sagara Sangamam (1983) (playback singer)
211. Shri Ranganeethulu (1983) (playback singer)
212. Sitaara (1983) (playback singer)
213. Manchupallaki (1982) (playback singer)
214. Subhalekha (1982) (playback singer)
215. Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982) (playback singer)
216. Alolam (1982) (playback singer)
217. Bobbili Puli (1982) (playback singer)
218. Devatha (1982) (playback singer)
219. John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982) (playback singer)
220. Nalugu Sthambalata (1982) (playback singer)
221. Ninaivellam Nitya (1982) (playback singer)
222. Nireekshana (1982) (playback singer)
223. Ponmudy (1982) (playback singer)
224. Ahimsa (1981) (playback singer)
225. Kirayi Rowdylu (1981) (playback singer)
226. Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981) (playback singer)
227. Thrishna (1981) (playback singer)
228. Priya (1981) (playback singer)
229. Nyayam Kavali (1981) (playback singer)
230. Aakali Rajyam (1981) (playback singer)
231. Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981) (playback singer)
232. Attimari (1981) (playback singer)
233. Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981) (playback singer)
234. Nee Nanna Gellare (1981) (playback singer)
235. Raaja Paarvai (1981) (playback singer)
236. Seethakoka Chilaka (1981) (playback singer)
237. Sollaathey Yaarum Keyttaal (1981) (playback singer)
238. Thyagayya (1981) (playback singer)
239. Valarthu Mrugangal (1981) (playback singer)
240. Love in Singapore (1980) (playback singer)
241. Kaali (1980) (playback singer)
242. Nakili Manishi (1980) (playback singer)
243. Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980) (playback singer)
244. Angaadi (1980) (playback singer)
245. Gajadonga (1980) (playback singer)
246. Graamathu Aathiyam (1980) (playback singer)
247. Idhayathiley Oru Idam (1980) (playback singer)
248. Ilamai Kolam (1980) (playback singer)
249. Karimpana (1980) (playback singer)
250. Karumbu Vil (1980) (playback singer)
251. Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) (playback singer)
252. Manushya Mrugam (1980) (playback singer)
253. Sakthi (1980) (playback singer)
254. Saptapadhi (1980) (playback singer)
255. Shri Vinayaka Vijayam (1980) (playback singer)
256. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980) (playback singer)
257. Subhodayam (1980) (playback singer)
258. Thakara (1980) (playback singer)
259. Aavesham (1979) (playback singer)
260. Mamangam (1979) (playback singer)
261. Puthiya Velicham (1979) (playback singer)
262. Ramude Ravanudaithe (1979) (playback singer)
263. Shankarabharanam (1979) (playback singer)
264. Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979) (playback singer)
265. Yugandhar (1979) (playback singer)
266. Pranam Kareedu (1978) (playback singer)
267. Achchanai (1978) (playback singer)
268. Chattam En Kaiyil (1978) (playback singer)
269. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978) (playback singer)
270. Maathu Thappadha Maga (1978) (playback singer)
271. Madanolsavam (1978) (playback singer)
272. Maro Charithra (1978) (playback singer)
273. Padaharella Vayasu (1978) (playback singer)
274. Sivaranjani (1978) (playback singer)
275. Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978) (playback singer)
276. Thiru Kalyaanam (1978) (playback singer)
277. Thyaagam (1978) (playback singer)
278. Tripura Sundari (1978) (playback singer)
279. Adavi Ramudu (1977) (playback singer)
280. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977) (playback singer)
281. Daana Veera Shura Karna (1977) (playback singer)
282. Dhurga Dhevi (1977) (playback singer)
283. Kurukshetramu (1977) (playback singer)
284. Premalekhalu (1977) (playback singer)
285. Annakili (1976) (playback singer)
286. Anthuleni Katha (1976) (playback singer)
287. Aradhana (1976) (playback singer)
288. Badra Kali (1976) (playback singer)
289. Bhakta Kannappa (1976) (playback singer)
290. Jyothi (1976) (playback singer)
291. Paalooti Valartha Kili (1976) (playback singer)
292. Seeta Kalyanam (1976) (playback singer)
293. Uravaadum Nenjam (1976) (playback singer)
294. Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974) (playback singer)
295. Tata Manavadu (1972) (playback singer)
296. Chelleli Kapuram (1971) (playback singer)
297. Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971) (playback singer)
298. Kanchukota (1967) (playback singer)
299. Prana Mithrulu (1967) (playback singer)
300. Adugu Jaadalu (1966) (playback singer)
301. Palnati Yudham (1966) (playback singer)
302. Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966) (playback singer)
303. Rangula Ratnam (1966) (playback singer)
304. Bangaru Panjaram (1965) (playback singer)
305. Gudi Gantalu (1965) (playback singer)
306. Manashulu Mamatalu (1965) (playback singer)
307. Pandava Vanavasam (1965) (playback singer)
308. Bhargavi Nilayam (1964) (playback singer)
309. Dr. Chakravarthy (1964) (playback singer)
310. Murali Krishna (1964) (playback singer)
311. Poojaphalam (1964) (playback singer)
312. Narthanasala (1963) (playback singer)
313. Karna (1963) (playback singer)
314. Karnan (1963) (playback singer)
315. Mooga Manasulu (1963) (playback singer)
316. Gundamma Katha (1962) (playback singer)
317. Dakshayagnam (1962/I) (playback singer)
318. Gulebakavali Katha (1962) (playback singer)
319. Aradhana (1962) (playback singer)
320. Manchi Manasulu (1962) (playback singer)
321. Siri Sampadalu (1962) (playback singer)
322. Pelli Kaanuka (1960) (playback singer)
323. Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) (playback singer)
324. Krishna Leelalu (1959) (playback singer)
325. M.L.A. (1957) (playback singer)

Soundtrack:
1. Chanthupottu (2005) (performer: "Aazhakadalinte")
2. Aadyathe Kanmani (1995) (performer: "Akale Akale Neelakasham")
3. Mutyamantha Muddu (1989) (performer: "Ichuko Muddu ichi puchuko", "Premalekha raasa neekandiuntadi.")
4. Anveshana (1985) (performer: "Edalo Laya", "Keeravani", "Ekantha Vela", "Ilalo Kalise")
5. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) ("Allimalar Kaavil Poonkinaavu")
6. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) (performer: "Ente Udal Chernnu", "Ponnin pushpangal", "Thoomanjin thooval veesi")
7. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983) (performer: "Manjum Kulirum")

Miscellaneous Crew:
1. Srivaariki Premalekha (1984) (dubbing: Parandhamayya's wife)
2. Sagara Sangamam (1983) (dubbing: Kamala Haasan's Mother)

Composer:
1. Mouna Poratam (1989)