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P. Jayachandran: A package of stories on the great singer by The Hindu

Jayachandran became the beloved playback singer of Malayalam through his soulful renditions that speak directly to the heart

Updated - January 11, 2025 02:49 pm IST

P. Jayachandran

P. Jayachandran | Photo Credit: Satheesh Vellinezhi

P. Jayachandran, who died at a private hospital in Thrissur on Thursday (January 9, 2025), was a gifted singer who regaled generations with his songs in Malayalam and Tamil. His songs will continue to regale generations to come.

Jayachandran was 81. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer for some time.

Having sung over 16,000 songs that have touched generations, Jayachandran’s voice transcended boundaries, resonating in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. Despite the challenges of age, his voice possessed the youthful charm capable of stirring romantic hearts, till the end.

Jayachandran became the beloved playback singer of Malayalam through his soulful renditions that speak directly to the heart. With songs filled with every emotion—from love to separation and pain—he became the voice that resonated with the very essence of life for music lovers.

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