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“Puratchi thalaivi” – This title is perfect for the struggle she faced to be one and only Jayalalitha. From a shy girl to one of the most strong leaders Democratic India had ever seen, every phase of her life is a lesson in a way. Her strong will and “never give up” nature are unmatched.

As a heroine, she was at the top for more than a decade. Her movies with MGR, Shivaji Ganeshan, NTR, ANR, Kalyan Kumar etc .. were success all the way..!! Even after she became busy in politics, she always kept her love for art alive in her heart.. No other chief minister encouraged arts and artists as she did during her tenure as head of the state. It is not only loss to citizens of Tamil Nadu but also to world of arts and music..!

This article is a tribute to the “Iron Lady” with 10 melodies rendered by S Janaki for her.

1. Naane veene Neene Thanthi – Mavana Magalu

Jayalalitha madam had a succesful career in Kannada cinema before she ventured into Tamil Industry. Her movies in combination of Kalyan kumar were all successful. Janaki amma was her voice in Kannada almost always.. Those songs are remembered till date by music lovers. T Chalapati Rao sir composed this poetry of Legendary Kuvempu. This duet is considered to be one of the best renditions of P B Srinivas and S Janaki together. Young and innocent Jayalalitha madam paired with Kalyan Kumar sir in this song. Janaki amma sang 5 melodies in this movie. Although all of them were good, this one is classic ..!!

2. Haadalenu Geethe Naanu – Nanna Karthavya

This is yet another Kannada melody from early days of Jayalalitha madam. G K Venkatesh sir composed this song which was sung in a mood of melancholy by Janaki amma. Words of R N Jayagopal in song, though simple leave a strong impact on audience. Jayalalitha madam presented the song in a wonderful manner on screen.

3. Maata Meera galada – Sri Krishna Satya

In Telugu and Tamil, It was Suseelamma who was regular voice for Jayalalitha madam. Wonderful melodies came from this combination. Janaki amma got to sing occasionally but whenever she sang, it for sure was a golden melody. Movie “Sri Krishna Satya” from NTR sir’s own banner had all songs sung by Janaki amma for “Satyabhama” role portrayed by Jayalalitha madam. Jayalalitha madam won Filmfare award as “best actress” for this movie. Pendyala sir composed beautiful solos and memorable duets rendered by Janaki amma. Though all songs were awesome, “Maata Meera Galada” needs a special mention. Just observe how effortless Janaki amma’s rendition is ..!!

4. Konduva Innum Konjum – Neerum Neruppum

This song is from Tamil movie “Neerum Nerappum” released during 70’s. Janaki amma got to sing this song because of insistence from MGR sir that only she could do perfect justice to this melody.It was sung with a drunkard affect. Singer off screen and actress on screen presented it in a awesome manner with unique expression without loosing dignity even a bit ..!!

5. Vandavargal Vaazhga – Engirundho Vandhal

If above song was from MGR-Jayalalitha starrer, this one is from Shivaji – Jayalalitha. “Khilona” in Hindi and “Engirundho Vandhaal” in Tamil were made simultaneously which dealt with story of true love between a mentally disturbed hero and a dancer. This dance number is for same situation of “Sanam tum bewafa ke naam se” in Hindi from Lata-Mumtaz combination. Janaki-Jayalalitha were equally enchanting in Tamil number.

6. Naangu kalamum – Dharmam Enge

What a composition and What a rendition this is ..!! This song is all about beauty of 4 seasons. MSV sir composed all 4 stanzas in 4 different tunes, every single one emphasising beauty of respective season. Janaki amma’s expressive singing and Jayalalitha madam’s effortless dancing are made for each other in this particular melody. Shivaji sir sitting in the throne like a true king, enjoys the dance on screen..!!

7.Azhagukku maru peyar penna – Annamitta Kai

This is a duet song of T M Sounderajan sir and Janaki amma for MGR sir and Jayalalitha madam on screen. Typical Background score of K V Mahadevan sir can be heard in this song. Lyrics of this kind became extinct now. Genius lyricist Valee sir used to add lines like “Is Amrutham a second name of Tamil ..?” in such a love duet also. True salutes to lyricists of Golden era ..!!

8.Ee Munisu Ee Birusu – Mane Aleya

Same story was repeated in Telugu (Illarikam), Tamil(Maadi Veettu Mappilai), Kannada (Mane Aleya), Malayalam(Kalithozhan), Hindi(Sasural) and became popular everywhere. Jayalalitha madam acted in Kannada and Tamil versions. Janaki amma sang all songs in Kannada and Malayalam versions. A sweet melody in T Chalapati Rao sir’s music where heroine is trying to convince/pacify her beloved. Lovely song..!!

9. Alaka Maanave Chilakala koliki – Sri Krishna Satya

Yet another classic melody from “Sri Krishna Satya” movie. This song perfectly depicts the episode of discussion/argument between Satyabhama devi and Lord Sri Krishna as described in Bhagavatham. Ghantasala Master and Janaki amma rendered with a wonderful expression and made it ever living ..!!

10. Ninnu Chudagane – Nayakudu Vinayakudu

“Nayakudu Vinayakudu” was last movie of Jayalalitha madam in Telugu. She paired against ANR sir in this movie. T Chalapati Rao sir composed this song which had traces of “Ek Tera Saath” rendered by Rafi shab – Lataji in Hindi movie “Wapas” for tune of Lakshmikanth Pyarelal. SPB Sir – Janaki amma sang this Telugu melody in a romantic mood.

Chandrodaya Mandanila, Avudo Avudo, Madhura Mailanada, Chandrodayakke Ambhudi from “Mavana Magalu”, Nannali Neenagi from “Nanna Kartavya”, Illu Iruve from “Badhukuba Daari”, Heluva Ogatanu Odedu, Sarasamaya Idu Samaya from “Mane Aliya” in Kannada; “Neela Niram” from “En Annan”, Nawaabukkoru Kelvi, Naan Kudichu Mayangi from “Bagdhad perazhagi”, En Kannirendum Saida Paavam from “Yaarukkum Vetkamillai” in Tamil; Priya Priya Madhuram,Govardhana Giridhari,Kalganti kalagantine from “Sri Krishna Satya” in Telugu are all memorable melodies sung by Janaki amma for Jayalalitha madam.

Sincere tributes to this Beautiful person, Talented actress and Strong leader from all of us ..!!

May God Bless the noble soul of Jayalalitha madam to rest in peace ..!!

Recently in a function, when asked about favorite song composed by Ilayaraja, Balu mahendran replied without a second thought that it is “Thumbi Vaa” from Olangal. He adds “when ever I listen to this song, I imagine a 8 year old kid dancing all over with her beautiful anklets”. Really this song in “Kaapi” raaga is a magic!!

This must be favorite tune of Raja sir also as he repeated this tune multiple times in many languages. He might not have used any other tune so many times. He used it more than 6 times and Janaki amma got to sing 4 versions of the same. All 4 versions became extremely popular and remain as all time hits till date. Though used for different scenarios, this tune proved to be successful in bringing out different emotions with a common factor of “Melody”.

Olangal – Thumbi Vaa.

This was the first time when Raja sir composed this tune and immortalized the same in golden vocals of Janaki amma. Such was his confidence on her breath control and lung power that he filled entire song with many tricky alaaps and humming. He made complete use of her pitch control and this song remains as a classic example of her “Range”. Balu Mahendar used this tune to show close bonding in a small family and how a mother’s emotions go boundless looking at happiness of her kids, who define world to her..!! ONV Kurp sir’s lyrics remains forever in hearts of Malayalis. Such is popularity of this song that almost every aspirant singer in Kerala released their own cover/tribute version of this song and it continues to be one of most played song in all music functions till date. Raja sir ends the song with a blend of two voices of Janaki amma for heroine and kid. That smile is just captivating…!!

Nireekshana – Aakasam Enatido.

This again is a brain child from imagination of Balu mahendar sir. Nireekshana is a story of a tribal girl’s love and her sacrifice of entire life waiting for beloved who faces a life time imprisonment because of some unseen dramatic situations in his life. Balu mahendran sir uses this song to show how innocent and pious their love life was before difficulties occupy permanent place in their lives. Very few songs enjoy such a lovely choreography as this song does. Hilly areas, tribal attire of heroine, modern outlook of hero, her innocence and fun filled nature, trees, birds, swings – all together a dreamy presentation it is !! Hats off to Balu mahendra sir for the way he presented “Mohaale dahalai, sarasaale saradalai” on screen with heroine going up and up on swing to be in sync with higher octaves of Janaki amma’s singing.

Lyricist Veturi Sundara Ramamurthy sir proved power of his pen yet another time with sentences like “Ye raagam Ye gunde lothuna Ye geetham palikinchuno”.

Kanne Kalaimaane – Neer Veezhchi.

Third is dubbed version of the song in Tamil.

Auto Raja – Sangathil.

Just close your eyes and listen to this rendition, it takes you to some unknown worlds. Such was his love towards this tune that he himself rendered it along with Janaki amma for Tamil movie “Auto Raja”. Lyrics was by Pulamaipithan sir. Video version misses inimitable “Sindhi then paaiginra uravai” in voice of Janaki amma. The way she restarts singing after this line and slowly increases volume of her voice gives a “S Janaki” look to the song. Raja sir and Janaki amma sang this song as if they were painting with their vocals.. Humming portion of Janaki amma is life of this song which she excelled as always..

This tune and singing came directly from some unknown heavens..!!

Listening to this melody in different languages is an experience in itself …

Really, Music has no language as music in itself is language of the soul …!!

Where to start and what to say about this lovely combination of music director – singer who gave many memorable melodies and countless nostalgic moments to music lovers all over South India.

This article is to list out as many possible songs that we could recollect from Ilayaraja- S Janaki in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi cinema.

It was in Tamil that they recorded maximum number songs followed by Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Irrespective of number of songs, they gave some of finest songs ever recorded in all of these languages. Their combination started in 1976 and lasted till 1998. He made her sing duets with almost all artists of that time. He experimented with her voice in a wide range from classical to Cabaret, from soothing to sensuous, from motherly to rebellious songs and the result was always successful!!

We could list around 1200 songs here. Will be updating the list when ever we come across the missing one’s. Listed out their dubbing songs separately because selection of singer may/may not be his choice in dubbed movies.

Let us move on to the list as it is not possible to put their works in words ..!!

Dubbing

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂSharing yet another compilation of rare solo melodies that came from lovely combination of Ilayaraja – S Janaki. Some of these songs are extremely rare and thus in lower quality. Enjoy the way SJ fills life in these tunes and stay tuned for many more…..

Tune into yet another compilation of Balu_Janki duets. It comprises Ilayaraja’s magical tunes and rare melodies by other music directors of 80’s and 90’s. Enjoy these songs and stay tunes for more !!

This compilation covers rare melodies of Balu_Janaki composed by M S Viswanathan, GK Venkatesh, Shankar Ganesh and the likes. Highlights of this compilation are melodies composed by Hamsalekha. Many of those songs have Kannada origin and are quite interesting in Tamil as well. Listening to songs like “Devi Vanthaal”/”Enge Unnai Kandal kooda” is nothing but a sheer bliss! Enjoy these songs and stay tunes for more !!