S. Janaki reflects on rejecting the Padma Bhushan, stating she deserved the Bharat Ratna for her musical legacy.

S. Janaki rejected the Padma Bhushan, advocating for greater recognition of artists while alive and deserving of the Bharat Ratna.

S. Janaki reflects on rejecting the Padma Bhushan, stating she deserved the Bharat Ratna for her musical legacy.