M. S. Subbulakshmi
Born: 1916-09-16
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M S Subbulakshmi was a legendary Indian classical vocalist and actress in the Tamil film industry Known for her devotional and mythological roles she gained fame through films like Sevasadanam Meera and Bhaktha Kuchela Born in Madurai Tamil Nadu she combined her Carnatic singing talent with acting creating timeless performances She is celebrated as the Nightingale of India and was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna Her performances inspired generations of musicians and actors worldwide
M S Subbulakshmi was a legendary Indian classical vocalist and actress in the Tamil film industry Known for her devotional and mythological roles she gained fame through films like Sevasadanam Meera and Bhaktha Kuchela Born in Madurai Tamil Nadu she combined her Carnatic singing talent with acting creating timeless performances She is celebrated as the Nightingale of India and was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna Her performances inspired generations of musicians and actors worldwide
M S Subbulakshmi was a legendary Indian classical vocalist and actress who primarily worked in the Tamil film industry Born in Madurai Tamil Nadu she began learning music at a very young age under her mother Shanmukhavadivu a veena player Her exceptional talent in Carnatic music led her to perform on stage and eventually enter films She gained fame for her devotional and mythological roles with films like Sevasadanam Meera and Bhaktha Kuchela In Meera she portrayed the saint poet Meerabai and captivated audiences with her soulful singing and authentic acting Her performances combined classical music with cinematic expression making her a timeless icon She was honored with the Bharat Ratna for her contributions to Indian music and remains celebrated as the Nightingale of India Her work continues to inspire musicians and actors worldwide
M S Subbulakshmi was a legendary Indian classical vocalist and actress who
primarily worked in the Tamil film industry Born in Madurai Tamil Nadu she began learning music at a very young age under her mother Shanmukhavadivu a veena player Her exceptional talent in Carnatic music led her to perform on stage and eventually enter films She gained fame for her devotional and mythological roles with films like Sevasadanam Meera and Bhaktha Kuchela In Meera she portrayed the saint poet Meerabai and captivated audiences with her soulful singing and authentic acting Her performances combined classical music with cinematic expression making her a timeless icon She was honored with the Bharat Ratna for her contributions to Indian music and remains celebrated as the Nightingale of India Her work continues to inspire musicians and actors worldwide
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Personal details
- Alternative names MS, Nightingale of India, Bhakti Sangeetha Samragni
- Height 5'3"
- Born September 16, 1916 · Madurai Tamil Nadu India
- Spouses
- Children Radha Viswanathan
- Other works
- Actress, Singer
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MS Subbulakshmi was a legendary Indian classical singer and actress known for her devotional and mythological performances in Tamil cinema.
She was born on September 16, 1916 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Her notable films include Meera, Sevasadanam, and Bhaktha Kuchela.
Yes, she was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna and received numerous honors for her contributions to music.
She is celebrated as the Nightingale of India and inspired generations of musicians and actors with her classical music and acting.
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Trivia
She was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna
She performed at the United Nations and UNESCO
She raised funds for social causes through her concerts
Her film Meera is a benchmark for devotional cinema
She started learning music from her mother at the age of four
Quotes
Music is the breath of the soul
The voice must be trained to touch the heart of the listener
Trademarks
Devotional and mythological roles in cinema
Soulful Carnatic singing performances
Timeless classical music renditions
Nicknames
MS Nightingale of India Bhakti Sangeetha Samragni
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