P. B. Sreenivas
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P.B. Sreenivas is a playback singer
from India
. He has sung in Telugu
, Hindi, Kannada
, Tamil
and malayalam
films. He is known for his playback singing in the Telugu and Kannada film industries.
, Andhra Pradesh
, he has completed college with a Bachelor of Commerce
degree.
He is fluent in eight languages ( Telugu
, Kannada
, Tamil
, Malayalam
, Hindi, Urdu, English
and Sanskrit ) and has penned several ghazal
s in Telugu. Sreenivas sang duets and triplets with Geeta Dutt
, Shamshad Begum
and Jikki apart from leading a chorus song. He was introduced in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu simultaneously in the movie Jathaka Phala (Jathakam) by R. Nagendra Rao.
He debuted in 1952 in Gemini's Hindi film Mr Sampat. In 1955 he also sang in the Malayalam film Harishcandra
. His first solo hit came in the movie Prema Pasam in which he also sang a duet with P. Susheela
. Later he sung for the Kannada legend Raj Kumar
for a long time and the association was highly appreciated by critics, fans and the industry. In the Tamil industry, he has sung the maximum number of songs for Gemini Ganesan
.He has sung for other actors as well but incidentally, he has sung very few songs for M. G. Ramachandran
and Sivaji Ganesan
.
In Pava Mannippu
, Sreenivas sang "Kalangalil Aval Vasantham" written by Kannadasan
and set to the tune by the music duo Viswanathan - Ramamurthy. The film Adutha Veettuppen of Anjali Pictures carried some of his songs. Sreenivas has also sung with P.Susheela, S. Janaki
, Bhanumathi, and Lata Mangeshkar
for the movie Main Bhi Ladki Hoon and some North Indian Singers.
His devotional songs include "Sharadha Bhujanga Stothram", "Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham", "Mukunda Mala", "Shri Mallikarjuna Stotram" and Purandaradasa compositions.
His "home away from home" was the Woodlands Drive-In restaurant in Chennai
frequently wrote.
He has headed many music related organizations such as being the president of Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
from India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He has sung in Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Hindi, Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
, Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
and malayalam
Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
films. He is known for his playback singing in the Telugu and Kannada film industries.
Biography
Born to the couple Phanindra Swamy and Sesha Giriamma, in KakinadaKakinada
Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. It is nicknamed "Fertilizer City" , "Pensioner's Paradise" and "Second Madras"...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, he has completed college with a Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
A Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The degree is also known as the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, or BCA...
degree.
He is fluent in eight languages ( Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
, Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Malayalam
Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
, Hindi, Urdu, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and Sanskrit ) and has penned several ghazal
Ghazal
The ghazal is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The form is ancient, originating in 6th century...
s in Telugu. Sreenivas sang duets and triplets with Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt
Geetā Dutt was a prominent singer in India. She found particular prominence as a playback singer in Hindi cinema...
, Shamshad Begum
Shamshad Begum
Shamshad Begum is an Indian singer who was one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry.Begum was born in Amritsar, Punjab. She was a big fan of K.L. Saigal and watched Devdas 14 times...
and Jikki apart from leading a chorus song. He was introduced in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu simultaneously in the movie Jathaka Phala (Jathakam) by R. Nagendra Rao.
He debuted in 1952 in Gemini's Hindi film Mr Sampat. In 1955 he also sang in the Malayalam film Harishcandra
Harishchandra (1955 film)
Harishchandra is a 1955 Malayalam film produced by P. Subramaniam and directed by Anthony Mithradas. The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It was the first mythological film in Malayalam. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss...
. His first solo hit came in the movie Prema Pasam in which he also sang a duet with P. Susheela
P. Susheela
Pulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
. Later he sung for the Kannada legend Raj Kumar
Raj Kumar
Raj Kumar may refer to:* Rajkumar , actor in Kannada films* Raaj Kumar , Indian actor* Rajkumar Santoshi, Indian producer and director* Rajkumar Hirani , Indian producer and director...
for a long time and the association was highly appreciated by critics, fans and the industry. In the Tamil industry, he has sung the maximum number of songs for Gemini Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan
Ramaswami Ganesan , popularly known as Gemini Ganesan , was an Indian actor. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" of Tamil cinema for the romantic roles he played in movies....
.He has sung for other actors as well but incidentally, he has sung very few songs for M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
and Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
.
In Pava Mannippu
Pava Mannippu
Pava Mannippu is a 1961 Indian Tamil language film starring Shivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha, Savitri, Gemini Ganesan and Devika -Plot:...
, Sreenivas sang "Kalangalil Aval Vasantham" written by Kannadasan
Kannadasan
Kannadasan was a Tamil poet and lyricist, heralded as one of the greatest and most important writer in the Tamil language...
and set to the tune by the music duo Viswanathan - Ramamurthy. The film Adutha Veettuppen of Anjali Pictures carried some of his songs. Sreenivas has also sung with P.Susheela, S. Janaki
S. Janaki
S. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
, Bhanumathi, and Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional...
for the movie Main Bhi Ladki Hoon and some North Indian Singers.
His devotional songs include "Sharadha Bhujanga Stothram", "Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham", "Mukunda Mala", "Shri Mallikarjuna Stotram" and Purandaradasa compositions.
His "home away from home" was the Woodlands Drive-In restaurant in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
frequently wrote.
He has headed many music related organizations such as being the president of Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Song | |
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| 1955 | Harishchandra Harishchandra (1955 film) Harishchandra is a 1955 Malayalam film produced by P. Subramaniam and directed by Anthony Mithradas. The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It was the first mythological film in Malayalam. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss... |
Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
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| 1955 | Rani Ratnaprabha | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| 1956 | Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It was simultaneously made in Tamil language, titled Prema Pasam, with Gemini Ganesan in lead role with Savitri.... |
Telugu | ||
| 1959 | Jayabheri Jayabheri Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting... |
Telugu | ||
| 1960 | Bhakta Shabari | |||
| 1960 | Runanubandham | Telugu | ||
| 1960 | Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani | Telugu | ||
| 1960 | Shantinivasam | Telugu | ||
| 1961 | Iddaru Mitrulu Iddaru Mitrulu Iddaru Mitrulu is a 1999 Tollywood film which was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Sakshi Sivanand, and Ramya Krishnan.- Plot :... |
Telugu | ||
| 1961 | Intiki Deepam Illalu | Telugu | ||
| 1961 | Pasamalar Pasamalar Pasamalar is a 1961 film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan. The film was cast in 1961 and directed by A. Bhimsingh. This film is considered to be one of the greatest Tamil movies ever made. Stellar performances from Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri make this movie a pleasure to watch... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
Yaar Yaar Avar Yaaro | |
| 1961 | Pava Mannippu Pava Mannippu Pava Mannippu is a 1961 Indian Tamil language film starring Shivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha, Savitri, Gemini Ganesan and Devika -Plot:... |
Tamil | Kalangalil Aval | |
| 1961 | Thirudathe | |||
| 1961 | Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam -The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film.... |
Telugu | ||
| 1962 | Atma Bandhuvu | Telugu | ||
| 1962 | Bhishma Bhishma (film) Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Manasuloni Korika Telusu Neeku Premika | |
| 1962 | Dakshayagnam Dakshayagnam Dakshayagnam is a 1962 Telugu film directed by Kadaru Nagabhushanam and starring N. T. Rama Rao as Shiva and S. V. Ranga Rao as Daksha.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Lord Shiva* Devika ... Sathi Devi* S. V. Ranga Rao ... Dakshudu... |
Telugu | ||
| 1962 | Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao... |
Telugu | Rave Rave Bala Hello My Dear Leela | |
| 1962 | Raktha Sambandham Raktha Sambandham Raktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan... |
Telugu | ||
| 1962 | Veera Thirumagan | Tamil | Paadatha Paatellam Roja Malarae |
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| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu is a 1963 Telugu film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao from Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film is based on the Telugu novel Kaalaatheetha Vyakthulu written by Dr. Sridevi.-The plot:Sujatha is a rich girl and her best friend Vasantha is a... |
Telugu | ||
| 1963 | Lava Kusha Lava Kusha Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the... |
Telugu | ||
| 1963 | Paar Magale Paar Paar Magale Paar Paar Magale Paar is a 1963 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, R. Muthuraman and Vijayakumari.-Plot:Zamindar Sivalingam is married to Lakshmiammal and takes his family's prestige and heritage very seriously... |
Tamil | Aval Paranthu Ponale Madhurai Nagaril Madura Nagaril |
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| 1964 | Bobbili Yudham | Telugu | ||
| 1964 | Dr. Chakravarthy | Telugu | ||
| 1964 | Server Sundaram Server Sundaram - External links :*... |
Tamil | Poga Poga Theriyum | |
| 1965 | Gudi Gantalu Gudi Gantalu Gudi Gantalu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. This film is based on the Tamil film Aalayamani starring Shivaji Ganesan.-Songs:* Janma Methithiraa Anubhavinchitiraa... |
Telugu | Neeli Kannula Needala Lona | |
| 1965 | Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu is a 1965 Telugu comedy film directed and produced by P. Pullaiah. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai," directed by C. V. Sridhar.... |
Telugu | Meda Meeda Meda Katti Kotlu Koodabettinatti Kamandu Mee Andala Chetulu Kandenu Papam |
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| 1965 | Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad on his debut.The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Jayahe Mohana Roopa Gaana Kalaapa | |
| 1966 | Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Sri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva... |
Telugu | Yemitaya Nee Leela Krishna | |
| 1967 | Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna is a 1967 Telugu film produced by comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. This is the debut film for National singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.-The plot:... |
Telugu | ||
| 1971 | Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam is a 1971 Telugu mythological film directed by Bapu. It is based on the Valmiki Ramayanam. It is a commercial hit film with artistic picturisation and good songs particularly Ramaya Tandri.-Story:... |
Telugu | Vedalenu Kodandapani | |
| 1973 | Gandhada Gudi Gandhada Gudi Gandhada Gudi is a 1973 Kannada movie. Starring Dr. Rajkumar, directed by Vijay and produced by M.P. Shankar. Its the 150th movie of Dr. Rajkumar. Similar movie was then made in Telugu as Adavi Ramudu , starring N. T. Rama Rao. Because of the film's success, there was a sequel made called Gandhada... |
Kannada | Ellu hogalla Naavaaduva nudiye kannada |
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| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan Aayirathil Oruvan Aayirathil Oruvan is a 2010 Tamil fantasy-adventure film directed by Selvaraghavan in his fifth feature film. Produced by R. Ravindran at a budget of 32 crore rupees , it features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Ramji and editing by Kola Bhaskar... |
Tamil | Pemmane | |
- Laxmi Pooja (1979)
- Gorantha Deepam (1978)
- Jeevana JyothiJeevana JyothiJeevana Jyothi is a 1975 Telugu film directed by K. Vishwanath. It stars Vanisri in a double role as mother and daughter. Shoban Babu is the leading man. The director K...
(1976) - Seeta Kalyanam (1976)
- Chelleli KapuramChelleli KapuramChelleli Kapuram is 1971 Telugu film directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath. This is the first movie produced by senior actor Mannava Balayya under the banner of Amrutha films. This film has excellent lyrics and music.-The plot:...
(1971) - Saptaswarulu (1969)
- Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
- SakshiSakshiSakshi is a Telugu media group. The group has a news daily and a Telugu News channel. It is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.-Sakshi Newspaper:Main article: Sakshi...
(1967) - Letha Manasulu (1966)
- Tene Manasulu (1965)
- Maain Bhi Ladki Hun (1964)
- Manchi Manishi (1964)
Awards and recognitions
- Madhavapeddi Satyam award by the Siva Foundation
- Vocational Excellence Award for his fifty years of dedication to music
- Vidwath Siromani Puraskaram
- Kalaimamani Title by the Government of Tamil Nadu