Acclaimed Malayalam playback singer P Jayachandran breathed his last at a private hospital in Thrissur at the age of 80. He was reportedly undergoing treatment for cancer.
He has almost 1600 songs to his name in various languages and was known best for his romantic melodies. In 1986, Jayachandran received the National Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He also earned several other accolades including the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Kerala State Film Awards and J C Daniel Award.
His top collaborators included AR Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, MS Baburaj and MM Keeravani. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the many who paid him heartfelt tributes. Take a look:
Shri P. Jayachandran Ji was blessed with legendary voice that conveyed a wide range of emotions. His soulful renditions across various languages ​​will continue to touch hearts for generations to come. Pained by his passing. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this hour…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2025
P. Jayachandran’s passing marks the loss of an irreplaceable cultural icon who defined the essence of music and emotion for generations. His voice transcended boundaries, infusing music with unparalleled warmth and expression. More than just a playback singer, he was a symbol of… pic.twitter.com/dYBmbMDLf6
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) January 10, 2025
P Jayachandran is survived by his wife and two children.
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