<h1>Nationwide yearlong centenary celebrations for legendary singer with national leaders' tributes, commemorative Rs 100 coin release on Sept 13</h1> State authorities inaugurated year-long centenary celebrations for a deceased legendary singer, with the state governor and chief minister offering tributes at the site of the artist's cremation. The prime minister contributed a commemorative article and will attend a special tribute event on September 13, when he will also release a government-issued Rs 100 commemorative coin produced by the central bank. The state announced nationwide and inter-state events, translation and distribution of an authorised biography to major Indian languages and libraries, and a closing ceremony in the national capital attended by the president. The artist's immediate family travelled from abroad to participate.