SPB Radio Tamil | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Hits FM

SPB Radio Tamil is a radio station that pays homage to the legendary singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) through its Tamil-language broadcasts. This radio channel celebrates the remarkable musical legacy left behind by SPB, showcasing his timeless songs and captivating melodies for listeners to enjoy. Tune in to SPB Radio Tamil to immerse yourself in the melodious world of one of India’s most celebrated playback singers.

Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, commonly known as SPB or SP Balu or Balu, was a multifaceted Indian artist who excelled as a playback singer, television presenter, actor, music composer, dubbing artist, and film producer. His immense talent and contribution to the Indian music industry have earned him a reputation as one of the most revered singers in the country’s history. With a versatile career spanning Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films, SPB showcased his vocal prowess in a remarkable 16 languages.

Balasubrahmanyam made his debut as a playback singer on December 15, 1966, in the Telugu film “Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna,” with music composed by his mentor, S. P. Kodandapani. Over the course of his illustrious career spanning more than five decades, he garnered numerous accolades. He received six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages. Additionally, he earned 25 Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards for his contributions to Telugu cinema, along with several state awards from the governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Balasubrahmanyam’s achievements extended to the Filmfare Awards South, where he won six times, as well as a Filmfare Award.

Renowned for his prolific output, Balasubrahmanyam reportedly held the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer, surpassing 50,000 songs in 16 languages. He set a record on February 8, 1981, by recording 27 songs in Kannada from 9 am to 9 pm. Furthermore, he recorded 19 songs in Tamil and 16 songs in Hindi in a single day, which also earned recognition.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions, Balasubrahmanyam was bestowed with several prestigious awards. The Government of Andhra Pradesh honored him with the NTR National Award in 2012, while the Government of Kerala awarded him the Harivarasanam Award in 2015. In 2016, he received the Indian Film Personality of the Year award at the 47th International Film Festival of India. Balasubrahmanyam was also a recipient of the Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2011, and posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan in 2021, all conferred by the Government of India. Tragically, on September 25, 2020, Balasubrahmanyam passed away in Chennai after a month-long hospitalization due to complications arising from COVID-19.

SPB as Actor

SPBala Subramanyam Television

SP Bala as Dubbing Artist