Highlights
- S P Balasubrahmanyam died on Friday
- “Finish of an period,” tweeted Hema Malini
- “Life is really unpredictable,” wrote Akshay Kumar
New Delhi:
Twitter is deluged with tributes for veteran singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, who died in a Chennai hospital on Friday. The legendary singer was hospitalised final month after he examined constructive for COVID-19. Members of the movie trade, together with Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, paid tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam on social media. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had sung evergreen songs like Mujhse Juda Hokar, Joote Do Paise Do, Aaja Shaam Hone Aayi and Tere Mere Beech Mein, together with SPB, remembered him in a Twitter put up .”Pratibhashaali gayak,madhurbhashi ,bahut nek insan S P Balasubrahmanyam ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke predominant bahut vyathit hun .Humne kai gaane saath gaaye, kai exhibits kiye… Sab baatein yaad aarahi hain.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti de. Meri samvedanaayein unke pariwar ke saath hain,” tweeted Lata Mangeshkar.
Pratibhashaali gayak,madhurbhashi ,bahut nek insan SP Balasubrahmanyam ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke predominant bahut vyathit hun.Humne kai gaane saath gaaye,kai exhibits kiye.Sab baatein yaad aarahi hain.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti de.Meri samvedanaayein unke pariwar ke saath hain.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) September 25, 2020
Lata Mangeshkar’s sister Asha Bhosle, who too sang songs equivalent to Mere Liye Tu Tere Liye Mein and Ae Mere Deewano with S P Balasubrahmanyam, tweeted: “Very very unhappy to listen to about SP Balasubramaniumji. My condolences to his household.”
Very very unhappy to listen to about SP Balasubramaniumji. My condolences to his household.
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) September 25, 2020
Anil Kapoor, in his tweet, recalled that the legendary singer had dubbed for him in his Telugu (Vamsa Vruksham) and Kannada movie (Pallavi Anu Pallavi). “Nice human being and an unimaginable singer…Fortunate to have had him dub for me…give his voice to my performances in my first Telugu and Kannada movie. S P Balasubrahmanyam shall be missed really…my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the household,” he wrote.
Nice human being and an unimaginable singer…fortunate to have had him dub for me…give his voice to my performances in my first Telugu and Kannada movie…SP Balasubrahmanyam shall be missed really…my heartfelt condolences & prayers to the household… pic.twitter.com/bdQWiuXlQD
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 25, 2020
“Condolences to S P Balasubrahmanyam Sir’s household and pals on the loss. Might the legendary singer’s soul Relaxation In Peace… Will miss his soothing voice,” tweeted Shah Rukh Khan. SPB had sang for SRK’s 2013 movie Chennai Specific.
Condolences to SP Balasubrahmanyam sir’s household and pals on the loss. Might the legendary singer’s soul Relaxation In Peace… Will miss his soothing voice.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 25, 2020
“Deeply saddened to listen to of the demise of Shri S P Balasubrahmanyam. My heartfelt condolences to the household. We have now misplaced some of the proficient artistes of our occasions. Relaxation in Peace Sir,” tweeted Aamir Khan.
Deeply saddened to listen to of the demise of Shri S P Balasubrahmanyam . My heartfelt condolences to the household .
We have now misplaced some of the proficient artistes of our occasions.
Relaxation in Peace sir .
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) September 25, 2020
Akshay Kumar shared an image from a session when he interacted with SPB at a digital live performance. He wrote, “Deeply saddened to listen to concerning the demise of Balasubrahmanyam ji. Only a few months again I would interacted with him throughout a digital live performance on this lockdown. He appeared hale, hearty and his common legendary self…life is really unpredictable. My ideas and prayers along with his household.”
Deeply saddened to listen to concerning the demise of Balasubrahmanyam ji.Only a few months again I would interacted with him throughout a digital live performance on this lockdown..he appeared hale,hearty & his common legendary self…life is really unpredictable. My ideas & prayers along with his household#RIPSPBpic.twitter.com/NytdM7YhBL
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 25, 2020
“Very unhappy to listen to of the passing of the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam ji. A doyen of our trade. Condolences to his household and thousands and thousands of followers. Might his soul relaxation in peace,” tweeted Abhishek Bachchan.
Very unhappy to listen to of the passing of the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam ji. A doyen of our trade. Condolences to his household and thousands and thousands of followers. Might his soul relaxation in peace.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 25, 2020
“SP Balasubrahmanyam Sir’s voice dominated my preliminary years of cinema. He, in fact, had been a legend from lengthy earlier than. Unhappy to be taught of his passing. Condolences to his household,” tweeted Ajay Devgn.
SP Balasubrahmanyam Sir’s voice dominated my preliminary years of cinema. He, in fact, had been a legend from lengthy earlier than. Unhappy to be taught of his passing. Condolences to his household. #RIPSPB sir
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 25, 2020
Ajay Devgn’s spouse, actress Kajol, mourned the veteran singer with these phrases: “Yet one more legendary artist misplaced on this 12 months. Actually saddened to listen to concerning the passing of S P Balasubrahmanyam sir. My condolences to his household and expensive ones.”
Yet one more legendary artist misplaced on this 12 months. Actually saddened to listen to concerning the passing of S.P Balasubrahmanyam sir. My condolences to his household and expensive ones#RIPSPB
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) September 25, 2020
Veteran actress Hema Malini paid tribute to the late singer with these phrases: “Finish of an period! Versatile musical genius passes away. S P Balasubrahmanyam succumbs to the horrible covid virus after a protracted battle in hospital. God give him peace. He shall be missed by all.”
Finish of an period! Versatile musical genius passes away. SP Balasubramaniam succumbs to the horrible covid virus after a protracted battle in hospital. God give him peace. He shall be missed by all pic.twitter.com/LmgJEXoLWA
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 25, 2020
A lot of Madhuri Dixit’s movies, had tracks sung by SPB. “Finish of an period… Your voice will at all times stay in our hearts S P Balasubraniam ji. The way in which you weaved magic along with your music is umatched. Relaxation in peace and my heartfelt condolences to the household in grief,” wrote the actress.
Finish of an period… Your voice will at all times stay in our hearts #SPBalasubraniam ji. The way in which you weaved magic along with your music is umatched. Relaxation in peace & my heartfelt condolences to the household in grief
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 25, 2020
That is what Manoj Bajpayee tweeted:
S P SIR MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) September 25, 2020
Riteish Deshmukh, in his eulogy, quoted a line from SPB’s music and wrote: “With a heavy coronary heart I say, Saathiya ye tune kya kiya.”
#SPBalasubrahmanyam ji -thank you for the superb music: -with a heavy coronary heart I say… Relaxation in glory Sir. Condolences to the household, family members & thousands and thousands of followers world over. pic.twitter.com/YYlc9J1UGT
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 25, 2020
“RIP S P Balasubrahmanyam Sir. Thanks for the years of making magic along with your memorable singing. Deepest condolences to the household,” wrote Farhan Akhtar.
RIP #SPBalasubrahmanyam sir. Thanks for the years of making magic along with your memorable singing. Deepest condolences to the household.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 25, 2020
Listed below are some extra tweets:
My koti koti pranaam to the nice S P Balasubramaniam ji, could the four winds safely carry him onwards RIP ????????????
— Zakir Hussain (@ZakirHtabla) September 25, 2020
All the time liked listening to S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ji’s music. Deeply saddened by his demise. His music ‘Sach Mere Yaar Hai’ from Saagar is one my favorites which I’ve at all times had on my playlist.
Might his soul relaxation in peace.My prayer and ideas along with his household & pals. ???????? pic.twitter.com/N4unwWlhHI
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 25, 2020
Terribly unhappy to listen to of the demise of our legendary singer S P Balasubrahmaniam ji. His contribution to society, his ardour and songs will stay on eternally. Deepest condolences to his household. #RIPSPB
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) September 25, 2020
We misplaced a legend in the present day #SPBalasubrahmanyan. Over 17,000 songs throughout 17 languages, his voice united music lovers throughout generations and areas. Your legacy of songs shall at all times hold your reminiscences alive. Deepest condolences to the household. #ripspbpic.twitter.com/vfsSihNWar
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) September 25, 2020
Extraordinarily saddened to listen to concerning the passing of the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam sir. His beneficiant contribution to the world of music is one thing that shall eternally be cherished.#RIPSPB
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) September 25, 2020
In addition to being an iconic singer, S P Balasubrahmanyam was additionally an actor, a producer and a voice actor. He was a recipient of the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, and a winner of six Nationwide Awards. S P Balasubrahmanyam had over 40,000 songs in 16 languages to his credit score.