Tributes pour in for legendary singer S. P. Balasubramanyam

Legendary playback singer S. P. Balasubramanyam passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Friday, Indian media reported. He was 74.

Balasubramanyam, who has worked across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam film industries and rendered thousands of ever-green songs, was admitted to the hospital in Chennai on Aug. 5 following complaints of cold and “on and off” fever for two-three days then.

Academy award-winning musician A. R. Rahman (@Arrahman) tweeted: “#ripspb … Devastated”

Former international cricketer VVS Laxman tweeted: “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!”

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar said on Twitter: “Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Balasubrahmanyam ji.Just a few months back I’d interacted with him during a virtual concert in this lockdown..he seemed hale, hearty & his usual legendary self … life is truly unpredictable. My thoughts & prayers with his family ?? #RIPSPB”