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Bombay Jayashri recovering well after health setback

Jayashri, who is in her 50s, had a health scare while touring the UK in March.

Bombay Jayashri recovering well after health setback

Well-known Carnatic musician Bombay Jayashri Ramnath on Monday said she is "recovering well" after suffering a health setback in March.

Jayashri Ramnath, who is in her 50s, had a health scare while touring the UK in March.


"With all your blessings, prayers, and wishes, I am recovering well. Please keep them coming," the singer said in a statement posted on Twitter.

Jayashri Ramnath, a Padma Shri recipient, is known for singing songs in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Some of her most memorable songs include “Partha Mudhal” from the 2006 Tamil movie Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, “Yaaro Manathile” from 2008’s Dhaam Dhoom, “Zara Zara Behakta Hain” from the movie Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and “Pi’s Lullaby” from Ang Lee’s film Life of Pi.

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