The Saga of M. S. Subbulakshmi
Category
Actresses
Era / Tenure
16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004
Leaderboard Rank
#409 in Actresses
Verified Hearts
8,493 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004) was an Indian Carnatic singer.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, and also the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award in 1974.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, and also the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award in 1974.
