An unforgettable interview with SP Balasubrahmanyam in Coimbatore when the singer also sang a few lines exclusively for a scribe
4 years, 5 months ago

An unforgettable interview with SP Balasubrahmanyam in Coimbatore when the singer also sang a few lines exclusively for a scribe

The Hindu  

July 28, 2006 was a lucky day for me. My favourite singer SP Balasubrahmanyam was in town for a concert and I reached the concert venue at Perks School grounds in Coimbatore early enough, hoping to get an exclusive interview with him. I sat in the front row, mesmerised, as he sang some of his gems like ‘Sangeetha Megham’, ‘Idhu Oru Ponmalai’ and ‘Kaeladi Kanmani’. He spoke of his favourites — the national-award winning, ‘Omkaara Nadhaanu’ from Shankarabharanam and the Ilaiyaraaja composition, ‘Sundari Kannaal’, composed in Mumbai with late music director RD Burman’s orchestra. ‘Kaeladi Kanmani’ from the film Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal is one of his top-100 favourite songs.

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SP Balasubrahmanyam’s magnanimous gesture recalled
3 years, 5 months ago

SP Balasubrahmanyam’s magnanimous gesture recalled

The Hindu  

That evening SP Balasubrahmanyam was travelling abroad and I accompanied him to the Madras airport. The car stopped first at eminent ENT surgeon Dr KK Ramalingam’s clinic on Poonamallee High Road for a quick consultation. Once SPB stepped in, they received him with excitement, shouting in a mixture of Tamil-Telugu –English slang, “Aye, thambi arrived, let’s start the programme.” There …

SP Balasubrahmanyam: Prolific voice of Indian melodies
4 years, 5 months ago

SP Balasubrahmanyam: Prolific voice of Indian melodies

Hindustan Times  

Wearing a white N95 mask, S P Balasubrahmanyam walked on to a quiet platform on July 18 and folded his gloved hands bowing down to a virtual audience before bowing down thrice to greet the orchestra surrounding him. During his time in hospital, long-time collaborator, friend and music director Ilaiyaraaja sent a message in Tamil that said, simply, “Get up …

On the Train with SP Balasubramanyam: Fan Recalls Meeting the Iconic Singer in the 70s
4 years, 5 months ago

On the Train with SP Balasubramanyam: Fan Recalls Meeting the Iconic Singer in the 70s

News 18  

Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who passed away on September 25, has left his fans shocked and heartbroken. Several people have written obituaries for Balasubrahmanyam and have shared anecdotes about the playback singer who was famous for being Salman Khan’s voice in several Bollywood songs. Founder of Again Drinks and businessperson K Vaitheeswaran shared a tweet on the micro-blogging website detailing …

A laugh here, a sigh there: Remembering SP Balasubrahmanyam's unique musical style
4 years, 5 months ago

A laugh here, a sigh there: Remembering SP Balasubrahmanyam's unique musical style

Firstpost  

It’s the beginning of a tender, young love and the couple’s hands graze each other. In 1997, when satellite television had entered homes, and with it, film songs, most saw first hand what SPB managed with ‘Thanga Thamarai Magale’ from Minsara Kanavu. For Rajinikanth, Tamil cinema’s angry young man, he sounded appropriately more mature, and gave him probably his best …

SP Balasubrahmanyam Could Light up a Room With His Energy and This Old Photoshoot Video is Proof
4 years, 5 months ago

SP Balasubrahmanyam Could Light up a Room With His Energy and This Old Photoshoot Video is Proof

News 18  

Singing legend SP Balasubrahmanyam, who has been credited with 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages, breathed his last on September 25 after a prolonged battle with coronavirus. Soon after, an old video of SPB resurfaced on social media, which showcased the infectious energy he possessed even while he wasn’t performing or recording a song in the studio. The video spread …

This Video Of Late SP Balasubrahmanyam Singing ‘Dil Deewana’ On Stage As Salman Khan Watches From The Audience Goes VIRAL!
4 years, 5 months ago

This Video Of Late SP Balasubrahmanyam Singing ‘Dil Deewana’ On Stage As Salman Khan Watches From The Audience Goes VIRAL!

ABP News  

Veteran playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam left for heavenly abode on Friday after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest. Mortal Remains Of Legendary Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam Laid To Rest With 72-Gun Salute The iconic singer had sung more than 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages. SP Balasubrahmanyam Death: Salman Khan Offers Condolence To Singer's Family, Says 'You Will Forever Live On In Your …

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, the versatile voice that conquered Bollywood
4 years, 5 months ago

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, the versatile voice that conquered Bollywood

The Hindu  

Late legendary playback singer S.P. He was paired with legendary playback singer Lala Mangeshkar and his popularity sky rocketed since he sang the two initial Hindi songs Tere Mere beech Main and Hum Tum Dono Jaab Mil Jaye. His songs later contributed immensely in establishing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as a romantic hero during the beginning of his career in …

SP Balasubrahmanyam: The golden voice goes silent
4 years, 5 months ago

SP Balasubrahmanyam: The golden voice goes silent

The Hindu  

The news of the passing away of legendary playback singer, music director, voice-over artist and actor S P Balasubrahmanyam is akin to a personal loss for many of us, music lovers. There’s an SPB song for every mood, in every popular Indian language, and one holds on to those music memories irrespective of whether one grew up in the 1970s, …

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