S P Balasubrahmanyam: SPB with Lata Mangeshkar. (courtesy SPB)
Strong points
- S P Balasubrahmanyam died on Friday
- “End of an era,” Hema Malini tweeted
- “Life is really unpredictable,” wrote Akshay Kumar
New Delhi:
Twitter is full of tributes to the veteran singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, died Friday in a hospital in Chennai. The legendary singer was hospitalized last month after testing positive for COVID-19. Members of the film industry including Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn paid tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam on social media. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had sung evergreen songs like Mujhse Juda Hokar, Joote Do Paise Do, Aaja Shaam Hone Aayi and Tere Mere Beech Mein, along with SPB, remembered him in a Twitter post. “Pratibhashaali gayak, madhurbhashi, bahut nek insan S P Balasubrahmanyam ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke principal bahut vyathit hun .Humne kai gaane saath gaaye, kai watch kiye … baatein yaad aarahi hain de. Meri samvedanaayein unke pariwar ke saath hainLata Mangeshkar tweeted.
Pratibhashaali gayak, madhurbhashi, bahut nek insan SP Balasubrahmanyam ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke hand bahut vyathit hun.Humne kai gaane saath gaaye, kai watch kiye.Sab baatein yaad aarahi hain kein. hate.
– Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) September 25, 2020
Asha Bhosle, sister of Lata Mangeshkar, who also sang songs such as Mere Liye Tu Tere Liye Mein and Ae Mere Deewano with S P Balasubrahmanyam, tweeted: “Very very sad to hear about SP Balasubramaniumji. My condolences to his family.”
Very very sad to hear about SP Balasubramaniumji. My condolences to his family.
– ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) September 25, 2020
Anil Kapoor, in his tweet, recalled that the legendary singer had doubled for him in his Telugu (Vamsa Vruksham) and the film Kannada (Pallavi Anu Pallavi). “Great human being and amazing singer … Lucky to have had it dubbed for me … give voice to my performances in my first Telugu and Kannada movie. SP Balasubrahmanyam will be truly missed … my deepest condolences and prayers to the family, ”he wrote.
Great human being and amazing singer … lucky to have had it dubbed for me … give voice to my performances in my first film Telugu and Kannada … SP Balasubrahmanyam will be truly missed … my deepest condolences & prayers to the family … pic.twitter.com/bdQWiuXlQD
– Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 25, 2020
“Condolences to the family and friends of S P Balasubrahmanyam Sir for this loss. May the soul of the legendary singer rest in peace … His soothing voice will be missed,” Shah Rukh Khan tweeted. SPB sang for the 2013 SRK film Chennai Express.
Condolences to the family and friends of SP Balasubrahmanyam for this loss. May the soul of the legendary singer rest in peace … His soothing voice will be missed.
– Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 25, 2020
“Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shri S P Balasubrahmanyam. My deepest condolences to the family. We have lost one of the most talented artists of our time. Rest in peace Sir,” tweeted Aamir Khan.
Deeply saddened to learn of the disappearance of Shri S P Balasubrahmanyam. My deepest condolences to the family.
We have lost one of the most talented artists of our time.
Rest in peace sir.
– Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) September 25, 2020
Akshay Kumar shared a photo from a session when he interacted with SPB at a virtual concert. He wrote: “Deeply saddened to learn of Balasubrahmanyam ji’s disappearance. Just a few months ago, I had interacted with him at a virtual concert in this lockdown. He seemed hale, hearty and his usual legendary self. … life is really unpredictable. My thoughts and prayers with his family. “
Deeply saddened to learn of the disappearance of Balasubrahmanyam ji. Just a few months ago I had interacted with him at a virtual gig in this lockdown..he seemed hale, filling and his usual legendary self … life is really unpredictable. My thoughts and prayers with his family#RIPSPBpic.twitter.com/NytdM7YhBL
– Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 25, 2020
“Very sad to learn of the passing of the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam ji. A dean of our industry. Condolences to his family and millions of fans. May his soul rest in peace,” Abhishek Bachchan tweeted.
Very sad to learn of the death of the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam ji. A dean of our industry. Condolences to his family and millions of fans. That his soul rests in peace.
– Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 25, 2020
“The voice of SP Balasubrahmanyam Sir dominated my early years of filmmaking. He was of course a long legend. Sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family,” Ajay Devgn tweeted.
The voice of SP Balasubrahmanyam Sir dominated my early years of filmmaking. He, of course, had been a legend for a long time. Sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family. #RIPSPB Mr.
– Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 25, 2020
Ajay Devgn’s wife, actress Kajol, mourned the veteran singer with these words: “Yet another legendary artist lost this year. Really saddened to hear of the passing of SP Balasubrahmanyam sir. My condolences to his family and to his relatives. “
Yet another legendary artist lost this year. Really saddened to hear of the passing of S.P Balasubrahmanyam sir. My condolences to his family and loved ones#RIPSPB
– Kajol (@itsKajolD) September 25, 2020
Veteran actress Hema Malini paid tribute to the late singer, saying: “End of an era! Versatile musical genius dies. SP Balasubrahmanyam succumbs to the terrible covid virus after a long battle in hospital. God grant him peace. He will be missed by all. “
End of an era! The versatile musical genius dies. SP Balasubramaniam succumbs to the terrible covid virus after a long battle in hospital. God gives him peace. He will be missed by all pic.twitter.com/LmgJEXoLWA
– Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 25, 2020
Many of Madhuri Dixit’s films had tracks sung by SPB. “End of an era … Your voice will always remain in our hearts SP Balasubraniam ji. The way you have woven magic with your music is incomparable. Rest in peace and my sincere condolences to the family in sorrow,” said writes the actress.
End of an era … Your voice will always remain in our hearts #SPBalasubraniam ji. The way you have woven magic into your music is second to none. Rest in peace and my sincere condolences to the grieving family
– Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 25, 2020
Here’s what Manoj Bajpayee tweeted:
S P SIR CAN WE STAY IN PEACE !!
– manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) September 25, 2020
Riteish Deshmukh, in his eulogy, quoted a line from the SPB song and wrote: “Heavy heart, I say, Saathiya ye tune kya kiya. “
#SPBalasubrahmanyam ji -thank you for the amazing music: -with a heavy heart I say … Rest in glory sir. Condolences to family, loved ones and millions of fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/YYlc9J1UGT
– Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 25, 2020
“RIP S P Balasubrahmanyam Sir. Thank you for the years of creating magic with your memorable singing. My deepest condolences to the family,” wrote Farhan Akhtar.
TEAR #SPBalasubrahmanyam Sir. Thank you for the years of creating magic with your memorable singing. My deepest condolences to the family.
– Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 25, 2020
Here are a few more tweets:
My koti koti pranaam to the great S P Balasubramaniam ji, may the 4 winds carry it safely RIP ????????????
– Zakir Hussain (@ZakirHtabla) September 25, 2020
I have always loved listening to the music of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ji. Deeply saddened by his disappearance. Her song “Sach Mere Yaar Hai” by Saagar is one of my favorites that I’ve always had on my playlist.
That his soul rests in peace.My prayer and thoughts with his family and friends. ???????? pic.twitter.com/N4unwWlhHI
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 25, 2020
Terribly sad to learn of the passing of our legendary singer S P Balasubrahmaniam ji. His contribution to society, his passion and his songs will live on forever. My deepest condolences to his family. #RIPSPB
– Dia Mirza (@deespeak) September 25, 2020
We lost a legend today #SPBalasubrahmanyan. Over 17,000 songs in 17 languages, his voice has united music lovers from generations and regions. Your legacy of songs will always keep your memories alive. My deepest condolences to the family. #ripspbpic.twitter.com/vfsSihNWar
– Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) September 25, 2020
Extremely saddened to learn of the death of the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam sir. His generous contribution to the world of music is something that will be cherished forever.#RIPSPB
– Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) September 25, 2020
In addition to being an iconic singer, S P Balasubrahmanyam was also an actor, producer and voice actor. He was a recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan and won six national awards. S P Balasubrahmanyam had over 40,000 songs in 16 languages to his credit.
