M. S. Subbulakshmi Indian Singer Born 1916 in Madurai
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M. S. Subbulakshmi was an Indian singer from Madurai. She died on 11 December 2004 at the age of 88. Meera (1945) and Savithiri (1941) are among the titles in her filmography.
Career
The earliest of her listed screen credits is Shakuntala, from 1940. In total, 3 films are listed from 1940 to 1945. Genres on record for her include carnatic music.
Recognition
She won the Padma Bhushan in 1954. M. S. Subbulakshmi also received a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1956) and a Ramon Magsaysay Award (1974). In all, M. S. Subbulakshmi won 5 awards.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Kalki Sadasivam (1997, widowed).
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Meera | Film | |
| 1941 | Savithiri | Film | |
| 1940 | Shakuntala | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bharat Ratna | Won | |
| 1975 | Padma Vibhushan | Won | |
| 1974 | Ramon Magsaysay Award | Won | |
| 1956 | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | Won | |
| 1954 | Padma Bhushan | Won |
Frequently asked questions
How old was M. S. Subbulakshmi at the time of death?
M. S. Subbulakshmi died on 11 December 2004 at the age of 88. She was born on 16 September 1916.
What is M. S. Subbulakshmi’s nationality?
M. S. Subbulakshmi was Indian, born in Madurai.
Who was M. S. Subbulakshmi married to?
M. S. Subbulakshmi’s marriages on record are to Kalki Sadasivam (1997).
Has M. S. Subbulakshmi won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Bharat Ratna (1998).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q465067), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Saregama Carnatic · CC BY 3.0
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