S.P.Bala Subrahmaniam mentioning of whose name is enough to tell about him, completed 67 years today.  He was born on 4th June 1946 at Nellore.  He studied at Nellore and a drop out from JNTU thanks to his obsession to singing.  

Balu as he is called affectionately by his close ones and fans, not only sang as other singers do but also mimicked the artist's voice for whom the song is meant that was applauded by many.  He received Padma Bhushan in 2011 and 25 Nandis from the State.  He crossed 40000 songs mark long back singing in all most all Indian languages in all genres.

Apart from singing he also dubbed for the artists like Kamala Hasan and Rajani Kanth.   He conducted famous TV singing competition programs like “Paduta Teeyaga” and encouraged many singers.

Andhra Wishesh wishes Balu a happy birthday and very many happy returns of the day.

(AW-SriJa)