New Delhi: Veteran playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, has been put on life support after his condition deteriorated on Thursday (August 13).The singer has been moved to the ICU and is currently under doctor’s observation. This is my official YouTube Channel. Not a classically trained singer, he used a "film music" aesthetic in recording the songs. PTI Iconic music composer and a close friend of SPB for over 50 years, Illaiyaraja mourned the singer's death in a moving video post. [66] He dubbed for Nandamuri Balakrishna for the Tamil version of the movie Sri Rama Rajyam in 2012. [41] His first song with S. Janaki was "Pournami Nilavil Pani Vizhum Iravil" in Kannippenn. He was the leader of a light music troupe composed of Anirutta (on the harmonium), Ilaiyaraaja (on guitar and later on harmonium), Baskar (on percussion) and Gangai Amaran (on guitar). [42], Balasubrahmanyam had the distinction of rendering the most songs on a single day by any singer. “With the unfortunate demise of Shri S.P. In the first week of August, SP Balasubrahmanyam, fondly called SPB, tested positive for the novel coronavirus. His first movie performance came in 1966. His voice was heard in more than 1,000 films, with his songs lip-synced by actors. [16] In 2016, he was honoured with the Silver Peacock Medal as Indian Film Personality of the Year. S P Balasubrahmanyam's Net Worth And Earnings In 2021 Find How Much Does S P Balasubrahmanyam earns year by year. Balasubrahmanyam, our cultural world is a lot poorer,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India wrote on Twitter. Encouraged by his initial success, he went on to perform in a band; one member, Ilayaraja, also became well-known. which became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. Since it was a mild case of Covid … Other popular songs include "July Maadham" from Pudhiya Mugam, which also marked the debut of singer Anupama,[57] "Mannoothu Manthayilae" from Kizhakku Cheemayile which was a folk number and he almost sang all songs in the musical love story Duet and "Thanga Thaamarai" from Minsara Kanavu which fetched him, the sixth and latest of his National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer to date. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam has won 12 awards - Filmfare Award in 1990, Filmfare Award - Telugu in 2007, Filmfare Award - Tamil in 2008, Filmfare Award - Kannada in 2011, National Award in 1996, National Award in 1995, National Award in 1988, National Award in 1983, National Award in 1981, National Award in 1979, Filmfare Award South in 1987 and Filmfare Award South in 1984. [49], In 2013, Balasubrahmanyam recorded the title song for Chennai Express – "Chennai Express", singing for the lead actor Shahrukh Khan, under the music direction of Vishal-Shekhar, breaking his 15-year hiatus from Hindi cinema music. [78] He was buried at his farm house in Tamaraipakam, Thiruvallur district with state honours on 26 September 2020.[79]. SP Balasubrahmanyam Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who was admitted in August after testing positive for COVID-19, passed away on September 25 at 1.04 p.m. This loss will create a big void for the Telugu race and there is no one even remotely close of even giving a thought of his replacement. SP Balasubrahmanyam (Twitter) Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies at 74 in Chennai 3 min read. [49], In 1989, Balasubrahmanyam was the playback singer for actor Salman Khan in the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya. The cause was complications of Covid-19, according to a statement from MGM Healthcare, where he had been hospitalized. [39][40] He recorded his first Tamil song "Athaanodu Ippadi Irundhu Eththanai Naalaachu", a duet with L. R. Eswari under the musical direction of M. S. Viswanathan for the film Hotel Ramba, which was never released. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards", "Who will be the Indian Film Personality of the Year at IFFI 2017? He also received two of India’s top civilian honors: the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2011. Mr. Balasubrahmanyam often spoke of the inspiration he received from Mohammed Rafi, one of the most popular Indian singers in the 1950s and ’60s. He was studying engineering in college when he won a singing competition, which opened doors for him in the Telugu-language film industry as a playback singer. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, an Indian singer who delivered songs for more than 1,000 movies in a smooth and vibrant voice and in a multitude of regional languages, died on Sept. 25 in Chennai, India. [77], Balasubrahmanyam died on 25 September 2020 at 1:04 pm (IST) of cardio-respiratory arrest after over a month-long hospitalisation. Balasubrahmanyam also acted in a few movies. [23][24] His father, S. P. Sambamurthy, was a Harikatha artist who also acted in plays. [15] In 2012, he received the state NTR National Award for his contributions to Indian cinema. Balasubrahmanyam", "SP Balasubrahmanyam Dies at 74: 5 Facts About The Guinness Record Holder", "S.P. Read about others here. [31][32], Balasubrahmanyam continued to pursue music during his engineering studies and won awards at singing competitions. Chit chat with S. P. 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Charan; and two grandchildren. [34][35] Often visiting music composers seeking opportunities, his first audition song was "Nilave Ennidam Nerungadhe". [65] He was awarded the Nandi Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist for the films Annamayya and Sri Sai Mahima. [52] Balasubrahmanyam's duet with Lata Mangeshkar, "Didi Tera Devar Deewana", was very popular. He had a long-time association with Rahman right from Roja. He later collaborated often with the composer A.R. SP Balasubrahmanyam’s death if the end of an era in film music.His songs voiced the aspirations and emotions of generations of music lovers as he … In 1964, he won the first prize in a music competition for amateur singers organized by the Madras-based Telugu Cultural Organization. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter — both are playback singers. Balasubrahmanyam's association with Ilaiyaraaja began even before Ilaiyaraaja came to the cine field. In his latest video, Charan announced that SPB is stable and improving. Balasubramaniam – Songfacts", "Friday Review Hyderabad / Events : The stars shimmered bright", "SP Balasubrahmanyam: Legendary Indian singer dies", "Happy Birthday SP Balasubramaniam: Five interesting unknown facts about the fabulous singer", "Have lost count of songs sung, says record holder S.P.