AR Rahman, Raveena Tandon wish SP Balasubrahmanyam a speedy recovery: ‘He sang all the songs of my first film’

Celebrities such as Raveena Tandon and AR Rahman have tweeted their wishes for the good health of singer SP Balasubrahmanyam.

Several film and music celebrities are sending their wishes for the speedy recovery of singer SP Balasubrahmanyam. The singer has tested positive for Covid-19, was in a “critical” condition after his health deteriorated, the private hospital treating him said on Friday.

SP Balasubrahmanyam is unwell and admitted in ICU.

Raveena Tandon tweeted, “Prayers for his speedy recovery. He sang all the songs of my first film, for salman in pathar ke phool.” Director Hansal Mehta wrote, “Prayers for his speedy recovery.” Madhur Bhandarkar shared the same message as well.

The 74-year old singer was on life support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and currently under observation by a team of experts from critical care, a health bulletin issued by MGM Healthcare, where he was admitted on August 5, said.

“There has been a setback in the health of Thiru (Mr) S P Balasubrahmanyam.... in a late night development on August 13, his condition had deteriorated,” MGM Healthcare Assistant Director of Medical Services Dr Anuradha Baskaran said.

Balasubrahmanyam, who has worked across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam film industries and rendered thousands of ever-green songs, was admitted to the hospital in Chennai on August 5 following complaints of cold and “on and off” fever for two-three days then.

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