Mysuru, July 12 -- Renowned playback singer S. Janaki, who spent her final years in Karnataka's cultural capital, had come to regard Mysuru as her second home. She lived here quietly for several years, and it was in the city she loved that she spent her last days.

For the past two years, Janaki Amma had been living in a rented house behind Harsha Bar in Bogadi Second Stage, owned by one of her admirers.

Earlier, between 2019 and 2022, she stayed at 'Cute Bungalow,' a cottage in Chikka Ankanahalli on Mahadevapura Road owned by D. Krishna of R.R. Developers. Krishna confirmed that she had rented the house during that period.

Naveen of N.R. Mohalla, a close admirer, recalled his association with the singer. "She stayed near our showroom, ...