Legendary Indian Playback Singer Tested Positive for COVID-19, Put on Life Support System

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Legendary Indian Playback Singer Tested Positive for COVID-19, Put on Life Support System

New Delhi (Sputnik): Hugely popular Indian playback singer S.P. Balasubramaniam was admitted to hospital in the southern city of Chennai on 5 August. The singer himself posted a video message on Facebook saying that he was feeling a little discomfort, like a cold and fever, and went to the hospital, where he tested positive for COVID-19.

Legendary Indian playback singer S.P. Balasubramaniam, who was admitted to a private hospital in the southern city of Chennai and was tested COVID-19-positive, has slipped into a critical state. According to hospital authorities, “there has been a setback” to the health of Balasubramaniam, who has been put on a life support system.

Hugely popular Balasubramaniam has sung over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages, including Hindi. He has also been a recipient of several national awards for singing, including the civilian award, Padma Bhushan.  

Born in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, he is also a music director, actor, and film producer. Considered an all-time legend of Indian film music, SPB, as he is popularly known, lives with his family in Chennai.

Sourse: sputniknews.com

Legendary Indian Playback Singer Tested Positive for COVID-19, Put on Life Support System

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