M. S. Subbulakshmi

Acting

Born September 16, 1916 — Died December 11, 2004

From Madurai, Madras Presidency, India

Biography

Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004) was an Indian Carnatic singer from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. She is the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, ...