Handshake with SPB an unforgettable memory: Venkatesh Shanmugam
Bengaluru: Indian soccer legend Venkatesh Shanmugam has paid a wealthy tribute to SP Balasubrahmanyam, saying the famed playback singer had a “profound impact” on his life.
Balasubrahmanyam, popularly generally known as SPB or Balu within the film world, died on Friday afternoon in a Chennai hospital the place he was being handled for Covid-19 since final month.
“Artists may die but their art lives on forever. SP Balasubrahmanyam is one such icon, whose work has had such a profound impact on my life and, I’m sure, on millions of others,” Venkatesh mentioned, as per an AIFF media launch.
“Every day of my career, earlier as a player and now as a coach, I have not gone to bed before listening to an SBP song, and throughout the journey his compositions have been a source of continuous inspiration. And they shall continue to remain so,” he added.
The 41-year-old recalled his assembly with the Padma Bhushan recipient, which passed off three years in the past.
“I just said ‘hello’ and told him that I am a football player. He always appreciated sports and athletes a lot — his fondness for Sachin Tendulkar and how he sponsored a teenaged Viswanathan Anand are just a few examples. He smiled warmly and as he shook my hand, he said “that is excellent”. That handshake was a truly surreal moment for me and will always remain a simply unforgettable memory,” mentioned Venkatesh.
Venkatesh, who’s at present the assistant coach of the Indian males’s soccer crew, mentioned Balasubrahmanyam’s songs have been a guiding gentle for him.
“During the difficult days when I was struck with injury, listening to SBP’s melodies would help me recover and come back stronger.”
“After a disappointing defeat or a bad performance on the field, I would turn to his music to recharge myself and get ready for the next game. Even in joy and victory, his songs would drive me to keep pushing the envelope and give my best. Such is the beauty of his music — they were a motivation at all times, no matter the situation,” he mentioned.
Balasubrahmanyam recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 languages over a interval of 5 many years, and Venkatesh mentioned it was “impossible to even think” of selecting a favorite track of the late singer.
“As an artist, he was second to none but there are so many other qualities of his that I draw a lot of inspiration from. His dedication to his craft and the hard work he put in on a daily basis is just something else,” the previous India captain mentioned.
“Another aspect of his personality that stands out is his humility. He achieved so much in his career and yet he never showed off. I have never seen a humble person in my life than him. Apart from his songs, his talks and interviews — where he would give valuable points about life, were so inspirational. He was not just a singer, he was an advisor to the public,” he added.
Venkatesh mentioned that Balasubrahmanyam’s demise leaves an enormous void within the lives of all his followers, in India and internationally. “However, his soulful voice and melodies shall live forever for generations to come and continue to be a guiding light. Rest in peace, sir!”
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