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SP Balasubrahmanyam: "I lost my personal life" despite being number one singer
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 20:23
SP Balasubrahmanyam: "I lost my personal life" despite being number one singer
- •On his sixth death anniversary, legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's personal sacrifices behind his successful career are remembered.
- •SPB, who passed away in 2020, admitted in an old interview that his relentless pursuit of work cost him precious time with his family.
- •He recalled being called the "number one singer" but stated, "The price I paid was my personal life," as he missed seeing his children grow up.
- •SPB credited his wife for managing all household and family responsibilities, including his sisters' education and marriages, allowing him to focus on his career.
- •He reflected on the contradiction of his life: a "glorious career" but the "curse" of losing his personal life, a testament to his wife's support.
Key Questions Answered
S P Balasubrahmanyam passed away on September 25, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SP Balasubrahmanyam admitted that his relentless pursuit of work caused him to miss seeing his children grow up and cost him his personal life.
His wife took charge of their personal life at a very young age, managing the household, his sisters, their education, and household responsibilities.
