S. R. Janakiraman: key obituary facts
Is S. R. Janakiraman dead? Yes. S. R. Janakiraman died on September 4, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: S. R. Janakiraman's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was S. R. Janakiraman known for?
He was an Indian musician.
More about S. R. Janakiraman
Born: 12 July 1928.
Gender: male.
Occupation: musicologist, musician.
Nationality: India, British Raj, Dominion of India.
Awards: Padma Shri in arts.
S.
R. Janakiraman, an Indian Carnatic vocalist and musicologist, died on September 4, 2026, aged 98.
Born S. Rangasamy Janakiraman on July 12, 1928, he was known for a career that combined performance and music scholarship. He received several honors over his lifetime, including the Sangita Kala Acharya from The Music Academy, the Kalaimamani from the Tamil Nadu government, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from the Government of India and the Padma Shri.