SPB has dubbed in notable films such as Gandhi for Ben Kingsley, Annamaya for Suman, Slumdog Millionaire for Anil Kapoor, several award winning movies for Kamal Hassan etc. That someone of the calibre of Padmashri Kamal Hassan chooses SPB to date to speak his lines is a clear acknowledgement of the singer’s emotive ability. Ever the perfectionist, SPB brings to bear the ring of sincerity and depth upon the performance of the actor to whom he lends his voice. Clear voice, fine diction, and empathy with the character distinguished SPB’s contribution as a dubbing artist. SPB donned the role of a dubbing artist with his characteristic zest and involvement. He received the best dubbing artiste award from Andhra Pradesh Government for lending his voice to Suman who portrayed Balaji’s role in the film “ANNAMAYYA”.
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Apart from the silver screen, he has also donned character roles in Tamil and Telugu TV Serials for various television channels.īalu also “ghost voices” for Southern Indian Movie stars (dialogue). SPB thrilled his audiences with memorable roles in over 45 film title, especially in Manathil Uruthi Vaendum, Thiruda Thiruda, Keladi Kanmani, Sikaram in Tamil Pavithra Bandham, Mayabazaar, Pakkinti Ammaayi in Telugu Muddina maava, Maangalyam thanthunaanena, Baalondu chadhuranga, in Kannada to mention a few memorable performances.
They have always ‘heard’ him ‘act’ while singing and seeing him in celluloid served to bring him closer to them. Equally manifest is the enthusiasm and verve that he experiences through the opportunity to perform with other actors.įor his fans SPB as an actor is a most natural extension of his warm and sincere personality. A human being who gives his all to every endeavour, SPB enjoys his performances so much so that his dedication and sincerity are evident in every character he plays. His avatar as an actor is SPB’s gift to the millions of his admiring fans.
Much loved by everyone in the film industry, SPB is highly regarded by musicians and composers for his versatility and virtuosity. He holds the record for the most number of songs rendered by a playback singer. Making his debut in 1966 as a singer (Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna) for music director and mentor Kodandapani, SPB has sung over 35,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tulu, Oriya, Assamese, Badaga, Sanskrit, Konkini, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi and English. His passionate portrayal of sublime emotions makes his audiences experience them together, uniting their souls as differences disappear and a sense of oneness prevails, which is arguably the greatest compliment, a categorical and conclusive acknowledgement of his contribution and service to Art and Mankind. In a single concert, or in a single collection, SPB can take his listeners along with him on a rich and colourful emotional journey across states of mirth and melancholy, romance and revelry, reflection and abandon, leaving them ecstatic and breathless. Speaking of Rafi, Lata once said that even audiences who did not speak Hindi were moved by the emotive power of his voice. To millions who know him, SPB has all these and more.
Can all these attributes dwell in one singer? An inflection that can capture every human emotion.Īn energy that is prolific and prodigious.