Veteran playback singer Vani Jairam cremated with state honours

Legendary singer Vani Jairam passed away in Chennai on Saturday, February 4, at 78. She was cremated on Sunday, February 5, with full state honours. She was found dead at her residence in Nungambakkam's Haddows Road in Chennai. According to reports, she fell down and injured her forehead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and popular names from the film industry condoled her death. She was conferred with



the Padma Bhushan on January 25.

Vani Jairam passed away on February 4 in Chennai. Her death marked the end of an era for the music fraternity. MK Stalin, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, visited her residence to offer condolences. He also tweeted that it was sad that she passed away without receiving the Padma Bhushan. The cremation was held with state honours on Sunday, February 5.