S. P. Balasubramaniam
Biography
Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), also referred to as S. P. Balu, S. P. B., or Balu, was an Indian musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam. He has recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages. He holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer with over 40,000 songs. He has garnered six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for his works in four different languages; Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi; 25 Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for his works towards Telugu cinema, numerous other state awards from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In addition, he garnered the Filmfare Award, and six Filmfare Awards South. In 2012, he received the state NTR National Award for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2016, He was honored with the Indian Film Personality of the Year consisting of a Silver Peacock Medal. He is a recipient of civilian awards such as Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2011) from the Government of India.
Known For
All Movies (55)
- Payanangal Mudivathilai2019 · as Himself
- Devadas2018 · as Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
- Sri Chilukuru Balaji2018 · as Thirumaladasa
- Moone Moonu Varthai2015 · as Arjun's Grandfather
- Thirudan Police2014 · as Guest Appearance
- Chandra2014 · as Special Appearance
- Mithunam2012 · as Appadasu
- Shakti2011 · as Vijayaraya
- Bale Pandiya2010 · as Self
- Naanayam2010 · as Viswanath
- Kathanayakudu2008 · as Ashok Kumar (Voice)
- Inthi Ninna Preethiya2008 · as Cameo
- Maya Bazaar2006
- Boys2003 · as Himself as a Music Award Show Host
- Magic Magic 3D2003 · as Acharya
- April Maadhathil2002 · as Self
- Indra2002
- Devullu2000 · as Lord Vinayaka
- Vaanavil2000 · as Bakthavatchalam
- Priyamaanavale2000 · as Vishwanathan
- Goppinti Alludu2000
- Kummi Paattu1999
- Pedda Manushulu1999
- Mangalyam Tantunanena1998
- Jolly1998
- Ooyala1998
- W/O V.Varaprasad1998
- Periya Manushan1997 · as Doctor
- Ratchagan1997 · as Padmanabhan
- Aaro Pranam1997
- Nandhini1997
- Ullasam1997 · as Thangaiah
- Minsara Kanavu1997 · as James Thangadurai
- Avvai Shanmugi1996 · as Dr. Subbu
- Kadhal Desam1996 · as Divya's father
- Pavithra Bandham1996 · as Vijay's father
- Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam1996 · as Self
- Kaadhalan1994 · as Kathiresan
- Thiruda Thiruda1993 · as CBI Inspector Laxminarayan
- Muddina Maava1993 · as Ramaiah
- Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen1992
- Thalaivasal1992 · as Shanmugasundaram
- Nadodi Paattukkaran1992
- Bharathan1992 · as Ramkumar
- Gunaa1991 · as CBI officer Ramaiah
- Aditya 3691991 · as Ramdas (Voice)
- Sigaram1991 · as Damodar
- Keladi Kanmani1990 · as A. R. Rangaraj
- Thiyagu1990 · as Dr. Reddy
- Prema1989 · as Satya Rao
- Kallu1988
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum1987
- Thirugu Baana1983
- Malle Pandiri1982
- Raja Paarvai1981
All TV Shows (1)
- Weekend With Ramesh2014 · as Himself