Indian cricket fraternity mourns the demise of legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam

SP Balasubrahmanyam's songs were loved by everyone in many languages across India.

By Jatin Sharma - 25 Sep, 2020

Legendary Indian singer and actor SP Balasubrahmanyam has passed away at the age of 74 in a hospital in Chennai on Friday. He was hospitalized since August this year and was treated for COVID-19 related complications.

Popularly and lovingly known as SPB, he sang predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam films. Balasubrahmanyam made his debut as a playback singer in 1966 with Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna, a Telugu film.

He went on to sing for over five decades in multiple languages and for Hindi music lovers, he was the voice of Kamal Hassan and Salman Khan. His songs in movies like EK Duje ke Liye, Saagar, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, and many more remain immortal to this day.

He received Padma Shri in 2001 and Padma Bhushan in 2011. Apart from this, he won 6 National Awards for singing, one Filmfare Hindi award, and multiple Nandi, South Filmfare, Tamil Nadu State, and Karnataka State awards for his silken voice.

The Indian cricket fraternity joined the rest of the country to pay their condolences on Twitter to one of the greatest singers India has produced in SP Balasubrahmanyam.

Here are some of the tweets:

Saddened to hear the demise of such a legendary singer #SPBalasubramanyam. Your voice will be an inspiration for the generations to come. Condolences to friends & family. Om Shanti???? #RIPSPBalasubramanyam pic.twitter.com/weNqCthlZe
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) September 25, 2020

One of the greatest singers of all time, #SPBalasubramaniam sir’s soulful voice will remain in our hearts forever! He is irreplaceable. Condolences to his family & loved ones.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 25, 2020

Omg!! This year just gets worse by the day! #SPBalasubramaniam #RIP
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) September 25, 2020

One of my favourite artist breathed his last today and that's the best way to describe you SPB sir,(an ARTIST) . You were one of the best and most versatile singers in the history of Indian cinema. That's the world will always remember you.
— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 25, 2020

Shattered to hear about passing of SPB sir. A Legend of Indian Cinema. His songs will reverberate forever. His friendship, love for the game and our chennai meetings will be cherished forever. My heartfelt condolences to Sudakar, Sailaja, Charan and rest of family and fans. ????????
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 25, 2020

Music has been a friend that has helped me through highs and lows , SPB will live through his songs and evergreen voice forever and forever in our ears and hearts ????.... #RIPSPB #Geniusforever
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 25, 2020

Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #SPBalasubramanyam garu. My deepest Condolences to his family. His voice will always remain etched in our hearts. Om Shanti ! pic.twitter.com/BrqUirT8Kh
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 25, 2020

Sad to hear the Demise of the legendary singer - SPB, his songs will echo through time, condolences to his family and close friends ????! Om Shanti
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) September 25, 2020

#RIPSPB ???? Your voice will stay with us through your songs. Condolences to his loved ones.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 25, 2020

Shocked and in disbelief. #SPBalasubhramaniam Garu is no more. It’s a massive loss for all of us. My deepest condolences to the family. #omshanti ???????? pic.twitter.com/UsiukzpQjB
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) September 25, 2020

What a monumental loss to the world of music. He was always very warm and kind to me. Known him for many many years. He has always been someone who loved the game. He always messaged/called me whenever I have done well. He will be sorely missed. #RIPSPB Sir ???????????? pic.twitter.com/M9HRqWipIF
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) September 25, 2020

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, 2020

By Jatin Sharma - 25 Sep, 2020

Indian cricket fraternity mourns the demise of legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam

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