Fans of legendary playback singer S. Janaki are campaigning to rename Gaddige Road in Mysuru in her honor.
The effort seeks to create a permanent landmark for the singer in the city where she spent her final years. This movement reflects the deep cultural impact Janaki had on her listeners across multiple languages and generations.
The campaign focuses on Gaddige Road, also known as Bogadi Road, in Mysuru [1]. Supporters of the initiative highlighted that the singer lived in a farmhouse located in this specific area during the final chapter of her life [1].
"An emotional appeal has emerged from the admirers of legendary playback singer S. Janaki to name the Mysuru-Gaddige Road (Bogadi Road) in Mysuru, where she spent the final years of her life, in her honour," a reporter said [1].
The push for the renaming follows the singer's recent health struggles and death. S. Janaki was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Mysuru in the early hours of Saturday, July 11, 2026 [2].
Local admirers have reached out to the state government to formalize the name change. The request emphasizes the connection between the artist and the geography of the road, which served as the backdrop for her quiet years away from the spotlight.
While the state government has not yet announced a final decision, the campaign continues to gather momentum among the public. The proposal aims to ensure that future generations recognize the site where the music icon resided.
“Fans of legendary playback singer S. Janaki are campaigning to rename Gaddige Road in Mysuru in her honor.”
The campaign to rename Gaddige Road illustrates the intersection of celebrity legacy and local urban identity in India. By linking a physical location to S. Janaki's final years, fans are attempting to transform a residential area into a site of cultural memory, shifting the road's identity from a functional thoroughfare to a commemorative landmark.
