Remembering SP Balasubrahmanyam: From 'Dil Deewana' To 'Pehla Pehla Pyar Hai', 10 Evergreen Hits Of Veteran Singer

SP Balasubrahmanyam, known for his melodious voice, recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages. Here's a list of ten classic songs of the veteran actor!

New Delhi: After suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest on Friday (September 25), veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam breathed his last at 1:04 pm in MGM Healthcare in Chennai. Born on June 4, 1946, in Nellore, the singer recorded 40,000 songs in 16 languages and held the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs. The veteran singer was also a recipient of civilian awards such as ‘Padma Shri’ and ‘Padma Bhushan’ from the Government of India. The National Film Award recipient predominantly worked in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam industry. Here is the list of his evergreen songs, which will remain etched in our hearts forever.

1. Dil Deewana, Maine Pyar Kiya

This popular song is from Salman Khan’s movie ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’. Crooned by SP Balasubrahmanyam, this song has been composed by Raam Laxman.

2. Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali

‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali’ is still considered as one of the biggest romantic hits of all times. Starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree, this song is also from the movie ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’.

3. Pehla Pehla Pyar Hai

This romantic number is also from Salman Khan’s movie ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’. Also starring Madhuri Dixit in the lead role, the music of this album has been composed by Raam Laxman.

4. Tere Mere Beech Mein

The evergreen romantic song ‘Tere Mere Beech Mein’ from the movie ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’ starring Kamal Hassan and Rati Agnihotri, has been crooned by SP Balasubrahmanyam and Lata Mangeshkar. Composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal, this lyricist of the song is Anand Bakshi.

5. Kadhal Rojave

Composed by A.R. Rahman, this beautiful song is from the superhit 1992 Tamil movie ‘Roja’. The Hindi version of this song is also very popular amongst music-lovers.

6. Wah Wah Ramji

Another duet by SP Balasubrahmanyam and Lata Mangeshkar, this song is a must in the wedding playlist till date. ‘Wah Wah Ramji’ is also from Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit starrer movie ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’.

7. Dekha Hai Pehli Baar

Starring Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan, this song has been crooned by SP Balasubrahmanyam and Alka Yagnik. It is from the movie ‘Saajan’ and has been composed by Nadeem-Shravan. The lyrics of the sing has been put to words by Sameer.

8. Didi Tera Devar Deewana

This popular song is also from the movie ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’. The lyricist of this song is Dev Kohli and has been composed by Raam Laxman. SP Balasubrahmanyam and Lata Mangeshkar have sung this beautiful composition.

9. Sach Mere Yaar Hai

Starring Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Hassan and Dimple Kapadia, this song is from the movie ‘Saagar’. The music of this song has been composed by R.D. Burman.

10. Hum Bane Tum Bane Ek Duuje Ke Liye

The title track of the movie ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’ has been sung by Lata Mangeshkar and SP Balasubrahmanyam.

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