About

P. Balasubrahmanyam was an Indian playback singer, music director, and actor. He was one of the most prominent and prolific singers in the Indian film industry, with a career spanning over five decades. Balasubrahmanyam sang in various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam, and recorded over 40,000 songs in his career. Born in 1946, Balasubrahmanyam started his career as a playback singer in the 1960s and quickly gained popularity with his unique voice and versatile singing style. He became known for his ability to modulate his voice to suit different actors and their performances, earning him the title of "Singing Actor" in the industry. He collaborated with several renowned music directors and composers, including Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman, and won numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to Indian music. In addition to his successful singing career, Balasubrahmanyam also worked as a music director and actor. He composed music for several films and acted in over 70 movies in various languages. He was known for his natural acting skills and appeared in both supporting and lead roles throughout his career. Balasubrahmanyam's talent and versatility made him a beloved figure in the Indian film industry, and he was often referred to as the "man with a golden voice. " His songs evoked a range of emotions and became an integral part of Indian cinema. He was honored with several awards, including six National Film Awards and numerous Filmfare Awards, for his outstanding contributions to music and acting. Sadly, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam passed away in September 2020 at the age of 74 due to complications from COVID-19. His death left a void in the music industry, but his legacy as one of India's greatest playback singers will continue to be cherished by music lovers around the world.