S Janaki, one of the veteran Indian singers turns 86 today. Janaki has sung movie songs across languages. S Janaki recorded over 48,000 songs in her entire music career including films, albums, TV and radio. She was an occasional music composer too. She is affectionately referred to as "Janaki Amma" and the "South Indian Nightingale." Wishes have been pouring in for the legendary singer from celebrities and on this day, let’s take a look at five Tamil songs crooned by her.

1. Machaana Pathingala 

Machaana Pathingala from Sivakumar starrer 'Annakili' is a folk-flavoured song, and it's a solo song by S Janaki. Ilaiyaraaja scored the music for the song, while the lyrics were penned by Panchu Arunachalam. S Janaki's magical voice will leave you grooving to the powerful number.

2. Chinnathai Aval

Chinnathai Aval from Rajinikanth's 'Thalapathi' is one of the popular songs in Tamil, and the song is all about maternal love. S Janki's soulful voice has made the song more soulful, and it was also composed by music maestro Ilaiyaraaja. S Janaki's combination with Ilaiyaraaja worked well. This song is a superhit of all time. 

3. Naan Alana Thamarai

This S Janaki song Naan Aalana Thamarai from the 1988 Tamil film 'Idhu Namma Aalu', and the song's music was composed by the director and actor Bhagyaraj himself. It's a peppy song and S. Janaki proved she is a queen of voices. Her expressive vocals made the song a superhit, and it's one of the classic versions of S Janaki to revisit.

4. Kadal Kaditham

Kadal Kaditham from 'Jodi' featuring Prashanth and Simran is a romantic melody, while S Janaki sang the song along with Unni Menon. Vairamuthu penned the lyrics for the song, while the music was composed by AR Rahman. The melodious song is a hit one, and you will fall in love with the song for sure. 

5.En Kannukoru Nilava

En Kannukoru Nilava is an emotional romantic song from 'Aararo Aariraro' featuring Bhagyaraj and Banupriya. The song sung by S Janaki and S P Balasubrahmanyam explains the love of a couple for each other, and it's one of the best from the Janaki and SPB combo. K Bhagyaraj composed the music, and it's an enjoyable song for music lovers.

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