India, July 15 -- Singer Shweta Mohan faced online backlash for missing the funeral of legendary vocalist S Janaki, despite breaking down in tears during a tribute performance at Ilaiyaraaja's London concert.
Emotional Breakdown During Musical Tribute
Mohan was performing at the London event on July 11, 2026, the same day Janaki passed away from cardiac arrest at age 88. Videos circulating on social media showed the singer pausing her performance to gather herself while visibly distraught. Spectators noted that Mohan was overcome with grief, and maestro Ilaiyaraaja remained patient, allowing her the necessary time to recover before she continued singing Janaki's classic hits. Mohan later shared that she felt she had lost a portion of her ...