Popular playback singer S Janaki has become the latest victim of death hoax on social media. On Thursday, the death rumours started doing the rounds on cyber space after the legendary musician announced her retirement from singing. However, the news has been misinterpreted by many netizens who have been sharing condolence messages.
Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, a close friend of Janaki, has also cleared the air around the rumours. "Since this morning lots of rumours about Smt. S. Janaki, the Nightingale's health condition. All fake. I just talked to her. She is hale and healthy better than ever. Spread the good news.I dont know how some idiots do this mischief. Sadistic *^#@$÷=?. Long live the queen of Melody [sic]," he posted on his Facebook page.