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Carnatic vocalist S. R. Janakiraman dies at 98

8 September 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSCarnatic vocalistS. R. Janakiramandies at 988 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Veteran Carnatic singer and scholar S. R. Janakiraman died in Chennai, aged 98.

Key facts

  • Born: 12 July 1928, at Lalgudi in Tamil Nadu.
  • Field: Carnatic vocal music and musicology.
  • Honour: Padma Shri (2011), recognising his service to the arts.

Remembered for

  • Lecture-demonstrations.
  • Musicological research and writings.
  • Role in Carnatic music education.

Exam angle

  • Award: Padma Shri (2011), a civilian honour for arts.
  • Birthplace: Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu; died in Chennai at 98.
  • Genre: Carnatic music, both performance and scholarship.

Test yourself

1. S. R. Janakiraman, who died aged 98, was associated with which art form?

He was a Carnatic vocalist and musicologist.

2. In which year did S. R. Janakiraman receive the Padma Shri?

He received the Padma Shri in 2011.

3. S. R. Janakiraman was born in which Tamil Nadu town?

He was born at Lalgudi on 12 July 1928.

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