Savitri Balasubrahmanyam (Hindi: «सावित्री बालासुब्रह्मण्यम», born between 1948 and 1952) is an Indian citizen, homemaker and part of the celebrity family from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Savitri ‘Savithri’ is well known in the country as the wife of a famous legendary Indian singer “SP Balasubrahmanyam”.
SP sir was known for his excellent musical skills and melodious voice. Balasubrahmanyam made a record of singing over 40,000 songs in 16 different Indian languages.
She entered the singing career in the year 1966 with the Telugu film called “Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna” as a playback singer. Let me tell you that SP Balasubrahmanyam worked in the entertainment industry in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam.
Talking about his wife Savitri Balasubrahmanyam, so she is a housewife and takes care of all the work. She is not a professional singer, but she sings a little and her voice is very melodious. On September 25, 2020, SP Balasubrahmanyam died due to the coronavirus at the age of 74. Scroll down to find out more about Savitri Balasubrahmanyam.
Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam has died at the age of 74
Famous Indian singer and musician SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away on December 25, 2020. He was 74 years old. The cause of his death has been reported as the coronavirus.
According to media reports, SP Balasubrahmanyam and his wife Savitri Balasubrahmanyam tested positive for COVID-19 on 14 August 2020.
Savitri Balasubrahmanyam, her son SPB Charan and her daughter Pallavi at the funeral of SP Balasubrahmanyam
After this, they immediately rushed to Chennai’s MGM Healthcare. According to sources, she had recovered and returned home. But on September 20, his health deteriorated again and he had to be taken to the hospital.
But sadly, SP Balasubrahmanyam also succumbed to this dreaded disease and left the world on December 25, 2020. Many big names in the entertainment industry paid tribute to him through their social media handles. According to sources, during his final rites, the Tamil Nadu police also honored him with a 72-gun salute.
Early years, parents and siblings
The popular lady was born to her parents between the years of 1948 and 1952 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She was born into a middle-class family and belongs to the Hindu religion. Savithri’s exact date of birth is not available.
Savitri Balasubrahmanyam and her family
According to an estimate, the age of Savitri Balasubrahmanyam is around 68-72 years old (as of 2020). The names and professions of her family members are unknown.
Savitri Balasubrahmanyam with her husband SP Balasubrahmanyam, daughter Pallavi Balasubrahmanyam and son SPB Charan
According to media reports, her father was in the military and her mother was a housewife. She completed her primary education at a local school along with her siblings. According to sources, she got married after completing her graduation.
Marriage, spouse and children
Indian lady Savitri Balasubrahmanyam got married to her husband “SP Balasubrahmanyam” on 5th September 1969. After the marriage, she started handling all the housework.
Savitri Balasubrahmanyam with her spouse SP Balasubrahmanyam
In addition to being a housewife, she also managed her partner’s accounts. On January 7, 1972, Savitri gave birth to her first child named “SPB Charan”. Let me tell you that Charan is also a famous Indian singer, actor and director.
Savitri Balasubrahmanyam with her son SPB Charan and her husband SP Balasubrahmanyam
After some time, the couple blessed with a girl named “Pallavi Balasubrahmanyam”. Pallavi was very close to her father. Even she also shared some touching words about her father with the media.
Some hidden facts about Savitri Balasubrahmanyam
- According to the sources, SP Balasubrahmanyam and his wife Savitri Balasubrahmanyam celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary at the intensive care ward of Chennai MGM Healthcare Hospital on 5th September 2020 following all security measures.
- Savitri and SP Balasubrahmanyam get married on a Lambretta scooter.
- According to media reports, Savitri raised her children, as her husband was busy with his singing schedules.
- Once SP Balasubrahmanyam said in an interview that he was mocked by Savitri Balasubrahmanyam because he was always rooting for strangers instead of his family.
- SP Balasubrahmanyam was addicted to tobacco and Savitri Balasubrahmanyam was very upset about his addiction because he was smoking more than 4-5 cigarettes per day.
- According to the sources, Balasubrahmanyam quit smoking cigarettes at the urging of his daughter.
- The height of Savitri Balasubrahmanyam is around 5 feet 4 inches (in meters, 1.62 m).
- His body weight is around 60 kilograms (in pounds 132 pounds).
- Savithri does not use social media.