S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Indian Singer (1946–2020)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1946–2020) was an Indian singer from Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district. His death was on 25 September 2020, at the age of 74. The recorded cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest and COVID-19. Audiences know him from Indra (2002) and Nandhini (1997).

Early life

He went on to study at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur.

Career

He appears in Prema (1989), the earliest title among his listed credits. Kadhalan (1994) and Ullaasam (1997) are among his 1990s credits. In the 2000s, he appeared in Devullu (2000, as Ganesha) and Priyamaanavale (2000). The 2010s brought Shakti (2011) and Midhunam (2012).

He had 15 films on record from 1989 to 2012. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2).

Prakash Raj appears in two of his listed titles. Another co-star who recurs in his credits is Ramya Krishnan (two titles). His work is filed under indian film music and carnatic music.

Recognition

His awards include the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1984). His other honours include the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (1990) and the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. In total, he received 7 awards.

Personal life

He was the father of S. P. B. Charan.