SP Balasubrahmanyam

SP Balasubrahmanyam honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously, his son receives award!

Playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on Tuesday.

Nov 09, 2021, 21:20 PM IST

Bollywood Breaking: SP Balasubrahmanyam's 75th Birth Anniversary

Today we are celebrating legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's 75th birth anniversary. His mesmerising voice will live on for generations and generations.

Jun 04, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy writes to PM Narendra Modi, seeks Bharat Ratna for SP Balasubrahmanyam

"As a tribute to the legendary singer for his outstanding contribution in the field of music and art, I request you to confer the Bharat Ratna on him," the Chief Minister said.
 

Sep 29, 2020, 01:13 AM IST

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's family to build his memorial, reveals son SP Charan

SP Balasubrahmanyam died at the age of 74 in Chennai.

Sep 28, 2020, 16:49 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan on SP Balasubrahmanyam: He was voice of great divinity and soul

SP Balasubrahmanyam, 74, died on Friday after an over two-month-long battle with coronavirus.

Sep 28, 2020, 09:45 AM IST

An old video of SP Balasubrahmanyam surprising a fan who lost his eyesight in explosion goes viral - Watch

SPB was admitted to Chennai's MGM Healthcare hospital on August 5 after developing mild symptoms of the deadly novel coronavirus. 

Sep 26, 2020, 17:48 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra, Taapsee Pannu, Suriya pay tributes as condolences keep pouring in for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to Instagram and shared how SP Balasubrahmanyam played an important role in her childhood. 

Sep 26, 2020, 16:50 PM IST

Handshake with SPB an unforgettable memory: Venkatesh Shanmugam

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.

Sep 26, 2020, 16:40 PM IST

SP Balasubrahmanyam, the 'singing moon' of nation laid to rest with full state honours; ocean of fans, celebs and family bid a tearful adieu

The legendary Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, also hailed as the 'singing moon' of the nation breathed his last on Friday (September 25, 2020) at 1.04 pm. His last rites were performed with full state honours amid an ocean of gathering including fans, colleagues and family paying a tearful adieu. 

Sep 26, 2020, 15:16 PM IST

When Sabarimala broke tradition to perform a musical Puja for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Following the Puja rituals, a musician of the temple’s governing board played the Naadhaswaram, (a wind-based instrument) to the tune of SPB’s national award-winning song Shankara Naadhashareera from the film Shakaranbharanam(1979). 

Sep 26, 2020, 14:21 PM IST

SP Balasubrahmanyam's last rites to be held today with full police honours

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.

Sep 26, 2020, 09:20 AM IST

In his youth, SP Balasubrahmanyam aspired for govt job not career in singing: Lesser known facts about the late singer

In various interviews, SPB has opened about his youth, his music icon and about his lifestyle as a singer.

Sep 25, 2020, 23:25 PM IST

Veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's mortal remains arrive at Chennai residence, fans and family mourn demise - In Pics

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.

Sep 25, 2020, 18:14 PM IST

Malayalam film industry mourns SP Balasubrahmanyam's demise

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.

Sep 25, 2020, 17:44 PM IST

Heartbroken to hear about SP Balasubrahmanyam's death, Salman Khan says 'you will forever live on in your undisputed legacy of music'

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. 

Sep 25, 2020, 17:29 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi mourn demise of singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, say 'Indian music lost its most melodious voice'

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined thousands of fans who mourned the passing away of legendary playback singer and Padma awardee SP Balasubrahmanyam.

Sep 25, 2020, 15:03 PM IST

SP Balasubrahmanyam - the voice of heroes goes silent permanently

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.

Sep 25, 2020, 14:58 PM IST

Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam no more; Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, AR Rahman and others mourn demise

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.

Sep 25, 2020, 14:33 PM IST

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam loses battle to COVID-19, dies at 74

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.

Sep 25, 2020, 13:31 PM IST

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health critical, remains on maximum life support system

An expert team of doctors is treating the multiple national award-winning singer SP Balasubrahmanyam. 

Sep 24, 2020, 18:58 PM IST