Singer-actor SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away on Friday, after testing for Covid19 positive weeks ago. His case includes complications. He was 74 years old. SPB’s son SP Charan told media present at MGM Healthcare in Chennai said, “SPB belongs to everyone. He will live on in his songs. My dad passed away at 1.04 pm.
PM Narendra Modi condoles the passing away of singer #SPBalasubrahmanyam.
"A household name across India, his melodious voice and music enthralled audiences for decades. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family and admirers", tweets PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/CDWRHlEPML
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2024
Hospital issued a statement: “Thiru S P Balasubrahmanyam had been admitted at MGM Healthcare on August 5th and commenced on life support measures since August 14th for severe COVID-19 pneumonia. He continued to be closely monitored by our multidisciplinary team in the critical care unit.”
“He tested negative for COVID-19 on September 4th. In a further setback this morning, despite maximal life support measures and the best efforts of the clinical team, his condition deteriorated further and he suffered a cardio-respiratory arrest. With profound grief, we regret to inform you that he has passed away on September 25th at 13:04 Hours. We express our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, well-wishers and admirers at their loss during this time of anguish and sorrow.”
SP Balasubrahmanyam was tested positive for Covid19 in the first week of August. He was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of MGM Healthcare after his condition worsened.
Achievements:
- Loved by fans across age groups for his unparalleled contribution to Indian music. He held a Guinness World record for singing over 40,000 songs.
- Singing in 16 languages including Tamil, Telugu Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, SP Balasubrahmanyam also played significant roles in many films.
- Major movies include Keladi Kanmani (1990), Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Kadhalan (1994), Ullaasam (1996) and others.
- SPB won six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and 25 Nandi Awards.
- The Government of India honoured the singer-actor with Padma Shri in 2001 Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Pray messages flood the Internet:
This year in february, singer SP Balasubrahmanyam donated his house to Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham for running a Vedic school.
He recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages and holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer.
Om Shanti..
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) September 26, 2024
#SPB – one of the most versatile & mellifluous voices that brought joy to millions. A much celebrated prolific artist, he endeared himself as much for his art as his humility & affability. Our condolences to his family, friends & his legion of fans. –Sghttps://t.co/rqLnYQs3N7
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) September 26, 2024
#SPBalasubrahmanyam 90’s kids will never get over this legend. His voice seems such an inseparable part of our growing up years. You will remain in us as a part of us ❤️
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 25, 2024
The nightmare continues – so very sad to hear about the passing away of #SPBalasubramanyam. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans. He loved music and music loved him back. Om Shanti ?? pic.twitter.com/PKr0hREPbx
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) September 25, 2024
Over 40,000 songs, 16 Indian languages.
Iconic singer Shri S P Balasubramanyam has enchanted India with his mesmerising voice for more than five decades now.We pay our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family & crores of fans across India.
Paadum Nila's voice will live on. pic.twitter.com/8ojHdWTq31
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 25, 2024
