MUMBAI: Noted singer Sangeetha Sajith, who had lent her voice in songs from Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu movies, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram at her sister’s residence after suffering from kidney related ailments. She was 46 years old.

Sangeetha, who has sung the theme song of Prithviraj starrer Kuruthi recently, had been undergoing treatment for kidney related ailments lost the battle of her life.

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Sangeetha’s funeral will take place at the Shanthikavadam public crematorium in Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday evening.

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Sangeetha had sung over 200 songs in films from the south industries. She had been a part of the Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu film industries. Her Tamil song, Thanneerai Kathalikkum from Mr. Romeo, which was composed by AR Rahman, was well received. Her other recent popular songs include Thalam Poyi Thappum Poyi from Ayyappanum Koshiyum and Alare Govinda from Kakkakuyil. Odathandil Thalam Kottum from the movie Pazzhassi Raja and ‘Dhum Dhum Dooreyetho from Rakkilipattu were also huge hits.

Reportedly, Chief Minister Jayalalitha presented a gold necklace of 10 sovereigns to her after being impressed by her ‘Jnanapazhathe Pizhinth’ song.

Credit: News 18