Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the legendary playback singer, Shri P. Jayachandran.
The Prime Minister took to social media to convey his heartfelt condolences, highlighting the singer’s immense contribution to Indian music.
In his message, Prime Minister Modi said, “Shri P. Jayachandran Ji was blessed with a 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 of grief”.
Shri P. Jayachandran, affectionately known as ‘Bhava Gayakan’, passed away on Thursday evening at a private medical college in Thrissur. He was 80 years old and had been unwell for some time. Jayachandran’s illustrious career spanned over five decades, during which he recorded more than 16,000 songs in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
He was honored with numerous awards, including the National Film Award and the Kerala government’s J C Daniel Award for his outstanding contribution to cinema. Additionally, he won the Kerala State Film Awards five times and the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards twice
The funeral will be held at his ancestral home in Chendamangalam on Saturday at 3 pm.
