Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam died today in Chennai. He was 74 years old. The famous singer has received rich tributes from politicians and celebrities across the country.
Winner of six national awards, the famous singer has led an illustrious career spanning more than five decades. Her deep and rich voice has brought more than 40,000 compositions to life in 16 languages. He has worked extensively for Ilaiyaraaja, A R Rahman and other composers. He also sang for actors Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan.
“Shocked by the tragic passing of legendary musician Shri S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. He leaves a void in the music world that is virtually impossible to fill. #SPBalasubrahmanyam,” Vice President Venkaiah Naidu wrote on Twitter.
Shocked by the tragic passing of legendary musician Shri S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. He leaves a void in the world of music that is almost impossible to fill. #SPBalasubrahmanyampic.twitter.com/JqEsaJoqyD
– Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) September 25, 2020
“Saddened to learn of the passing of a true music legend, SP Balasubrahmanyam. His golden voice will be remembered for generations. Condolences to his family, many admirers and colleagues in the music industry West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted this afternoon. .
Whether it was languages, genre or generations – his music really knew no boundaries. Such a voice today has become limitless. His countless songs will keep him alive in all of our hearts forever. There cannot be any have other #SPBalasubramanyam ji. Om Shanti ”, tweeted Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda wrote: “I am very saddened by the sad passing of renowned singer Shri. SP Balasubrahmanyam. Reaching the pinnacle of music in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi is an unassailable achievement. is a great loss. to our nation, especially in the field of music. “
“Grew up listening to the kannada melodies of #SPBalasubrahmanyam. Who can forget Pallavi Anu Pallavi’s ‘Naguva Nayana’. SPB was a musical genius who sang over 40,000 songs. He was also good at Telugu, Kannada, in Tamil or Hindi. His body of work will always be remembered. #RIPSPB “, tweeted Srivatsa, head of the Karnataka Congress.