Who is SP Balasubrahmanyam guru?

S. P. Kodandapani
Balasubrahmanyam made his debut as a playback singer on 15 December 1966 with Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna, a Telugu film scored by his mentor, S. P. Kodandapani.

Who is SP Balasubramaniam sister?

S. P. Sailaja
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam/Sisters

Where was SP Balasubrahmanyam born?

Nellore, India
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam/Place of birth

Who are the siblings of SP Balasubramaniam?

S. P. Sailaja
Jagadish Babu
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam/Siblings

How many languages does SP Balasubrahmanyam sing?

16 languages
Affectionately called as ‘Balu’ in his friends’ circle, SPB made his singing debut in 1966 with the Telugu movie Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna, and went on to sing over 40,000 songs in as many as 16 languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

How many songs did SP Balasubrahmanyam sing?

Renowned Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, a Guinness world record holder for his more than 40,000 songs over 50 years, has died aged 74. From romantic hits to popular dance tracks, he sang some of Indian cinema’s best-known numbers, spanning 16 languages.

Who was Bal Balasubrahmanyam and how did he die?

Balasubrahmanyam was first admitted to hospital in the southern city of Chennai (formerly Madras) in early August when he tested positive for Covid-19. He tested negative early in September, but continued to receive life support treatment. The hospital where he was being treated said in a statement that he died of a cardio-respiratory arrest.

Why is Balasubrahmanyam so popular?

“Balasubrahmanyam is a phenomenon. He has a fine voice which always sings true. He has a deep awareness and a basic feel for aesthetics of film music. Adding to all this is a raging enthusiasm; a respect for the art, which is his profession, and an open mind,” critic VAK Ranga Rao once said.

How did SPB become famous?

SPB, as he was popularly known, began his career in Tamil and Telugu cinema in southern India – and became the first crossover singer who gained success in Bollywood. As news of his death broke, social media was flooded with condolences and memories as people recollected some of their favourite songs sung by him.