M. Balamuralikrishna

  • Birthday: 06. July 1930
  • Birthplace: Sankaraguptam, East Godavari District, Madras Presidency, British India (Now part of Andhra Pradesh, India)
  • Awards: Padma Vibhushan , Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, 1976 – National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Hamsageethe – "Himadri Suthe Pahimam", 1987 – National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Madhavacharya

Biography

Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna(Telugu: మంగళంపల్లి బాలమురళీకృష్ణ) (born 6 July 1930) is an Indian Carnatic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer and actor. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, for his contribution towards Indian Art. He was made Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government in 2005.