SP Balasubrahmanyam News
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Today we are celebrating legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's 75th birth anniversary. His mesmerising voice will live on for generations and generations.
He said this will be the highest recognition to SP Balasubrahmanyam`s remarkable work which lasted for five decades and stays in the memory of people.
The Chief Minister also stated that music stalwarts like Lata Mangeshkar, Bhupen Hazarika, MS Subbulakshmi, Bismillah Khan and Bhimsen Joshi have been conferred with Bharat Ratna.
SP Balasubrahmanyam died at the age of 74 in Chennai.
SP Balasubrahmanyam, 74, died on Friday after an over two-month-long battle with coronavirus.
SPB was admitted to Chennai's MGM Healthcare hospital on August 5 after developing mild symptoms of the deadly novel coronavirus.
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to Instagram and shared how SP Balasubrahmanyam played an important role in her childhood.
Venkatesh, who is currently the assistant coach of the Indian men's football team, said Balasubrahmanyam's songs have been a guiding light for him.
SP Balasubrahmanyam has sung songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam movies. In fact, he has recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages reportedly.
The singer, also known as SPB, was extremely critical and on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other life support measures.
He was first admitted to the hospital after having mild COVID-19 symptoms.
On August 21st, almost two weeks after the hospitalization of SPB, a decline in his condition, an Usha Puja’ followed by a ‘Gaana-archana’ (Musical offering) was performed for Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity of the temple.
It is notable that the singer had sung several songs in praise of the deity Swami Ayyappa. In 2015, he was awarded the ‘Harivarasanam award’ that is instituted by the Kerala Government and the Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the temple.
The funeral is scheduled to be held on Saturday, sources close to SPB's family said. From youngsters to senior citizens, people lined up on sides of the highway towards Thiruvallur district at several spots including at the Red Hills junction to pay their last respects.
The galaxy of Indian cinema mourns the loss of S P Balasubrahmanyam, one of the greatest and brightest playback singer.
He had a Guinness record for having sung over 40,000 songs, spread across 16 languages, in the last five decades.
But one of the lesser-known facets about this singing sensation is that he himself had not aspired for a career in music.
SP Balasubrahmanyam has sung songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam movies.
In fact, he has recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages reportedly.
The singer has been showered with several awards and honours in his illustrious singing career.
Ace director Priyadarshan said SPB would go down in history as a person who never had any enemies. SP Balasubrahmanyam sang for numerous Malayalam films and was a frequent visitor to the state to participate in musical events.
The noted musician SP Balasubrahmanyam crooned for many A-listers in Hindi and South film industry, with several honours and National Awards to his credit.
President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Modi on Friday joined thousands of fans who mourned the passing away of legendary playback singer and Padma awardee SP Balasubrahmanyam.
Balasubrahmanyam, who was also popularly known as SPB or Balu in the movie world, had recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 languages over a period of five decades.
The famed singer lost his battle against Covid-19 and passed away on Friday, his son SP Charan said
The coronavirus attacked his lungs and permanently silenced the singer who had sung over 40,000 songs in 16 languages over a career spanning five decades.
The singer was extremely critical and on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other life support measures.
SP Balasubrahmanyam has sung songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam movies.
In fact, he has recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages reportedly.
Several celebrities and fans of the legendary singer extended condolences on social media. SP Balasubrahmanyam was extremely critical and on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other life support measures.
An expert team of doctors is treating the multiple national award-winning singer SP Balasubrahmanyam.
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