Late singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam honoured with 10-foot statue in Kerala

The legendary playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, also known as SPB, passed away in 2020 but his voice still lives on in the hearts of millions. In a career spanning over 6 decades, SPB has sung more than 40,000 songs in languages like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. His contribution to Indian music earned him six National Awards and many state awards.

To honour his legacy, several statues and memorials have been set up in different places. Recently, a new SPB statue in Kerala was unveiled, adding to the tributes already created in his hometown and other cities.

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Palakkad event becomes a heartfelt tribute

The latest statue of SPB was unveiled in Palakkad at the Pattathirippadu Memorial inside a medical college campus. The statue was installed with the support of the Malayalam playback singers’ association SAMAM and the Swaralaya cultural organisation.

The 10-foot statue was unveiled by Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani. Many popular singers attended the event, including Hariharan, K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan, Unni Menon, Mano, and Vijay Yesudas. Thousands of fans also came to the venue, making it a special and emotional tribute.

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's son SP Charan, who was also present at the event with the family, shared an emotional note on social media. He wrote, “Legends came together… for one legend. Appa’s statue unveiling & SPB Memorial inauguration in Palakkad — a moment we will cherish forever. “Some voices never fade… they become eternal.”" He continued, "Yesterday was not just an event… it was a moment our family will carry forever. In Palakkad, Appa’s statue was unveiled by Padma Shri M M Keeravaani , and the SPB Memorial Park was inaugurated by Padma Bhushan K S Chithra and Padma Shri. Hariharan. Seeing thousands gather with love, respect, and emotion… it truly felt like Appa is still living through every heart he touched."

SP Charan concluded the post saying, "Appa may be missed every day… but yesterday reminded us — he will never be forgotten."

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