New Delhi, July 12 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her as a music icon whose voice transcended languages.

In a message shared on X, President Murmu remembered Janaki's "extraordinary singing" and noted that her career, which spanned more than six decades, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and music.

"In the passing of the legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma India has lost a musical icon. Her extraordinary singing enthralled generations. Her illustrious career spanned more than six decades, during which she recorded thousands of songs in nearly 20 Indian languages including Hindi, Odia, Tulu, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. Her timeless music will always remain va...