


SPB demonstrated a magnificent work ethic unlike any other in the film and music industry in India:

We were so hopeful that he was on the path to recovery. Very sad to hear this devastating news of the greatest, the legendary #SPBalasubrahmanyam passing away. SPB was also the first singer to cross over to Bollywood successfully when he sang “ Ek Duuje Ke Liye” in 1981. His first major breakthrough in southern Indian films happened when he sang for M.G Ramachandran in the Tamil film, “ Adimai Penn” in 1969. Balasubramanyam’s career began in Tamil and Telugu cinema. The genius music composer and singer who originally planned to be an engineer, held a Guinness World Record for writing and singing more than 40,000 songs over a 50-year time period. When we watch our favorite South Asian films from any era, we remember the heroes and heroines on the screen, but today we remember the hero behind the music in 200 different Indian movies that fills so many of our hearts and memories with warmth and emotion. Balasubramanyam - or SPB as he was lovingly called - at age 74. Photo Source: Sriram Narasimhan/Silverscreen Media IncĮven the saddest of songs cannot capture the sorrow in losing legendary Indian singer, S.P.
