New Delhi: Veteran playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away on September 25 at the age of 74. The ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ singer’s son SP Charan confirmed that he left for his heavenly abode at 1.04 pm and thanked the hospital authorities for their service. After his health deteriorated on August 5, he was admitted to MGM Healthcare in Chennai and was shifted to the ICU post which he tested positive for COVID-19. Though the late singer defeated the deadly virus, he succumbed to a cardio-respiratory arrest earlier today.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the loss of the veteran singer and expressed that with his unfortunate demise, the ‘cultural world is a lot poorer’.

PM Modi’s tweet read, “With the unfortunate demise of Shri SP Balasubrahmanyam, our cultural world is a lot poorer. A household name across India, his melodious voice and music enthralled audiences for decades. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”



President Ram Nath Kovind also took to his Twitter handle and mourned the passing away of the ‘Paadum Nila’. The President’s tweet read, “In the passing of music legend SP Balasubrahmanyam Indian music has lost one of its most melodious voices. Called ‘Paadum Nila' or ‘Singing Moon’ by his countless fans, he was honoured with Padma Bhushan and many National Awards. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”



Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the passing away of legendary musician and playback singer Padma Bhushan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam ji. He will forever remain in our memories through his melodious voice & unparalleled music compositions. My condolences are with his family & followers. Om Shanti”



Bollywood actors including Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and others also paid their heartfelt condolence to the singer’s family.

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