What is the real name of the man who penned and sang two songs on the sountrack album Madras?
Gana Bala Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is a playback singer in the Tamil film industry – Kollywood. He rose to prominence after rendering the songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula Kappala' from the soundtrack of "Attakathi". He has predominantly sung songs belonging to the gaana genre of Tamil Nadu. He has been credited for reviving the gaana genre in Tamil Cinema after 'Thenisai Thendral' Deva. He has also penned lyrics for some of his songs.
Madurai Mani Iyer Madurai Mani Iyer (Tamil: மதுரை மணி ஐயர் ) (October 25, 1912 – June 8, 1968) was a Carnatic music singer, who was famous for his unique style. He was one of the most highly celebrated carnatic vocalists during the first half of the 20th century. He, along with his contemporaries Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and G.N. Balasubramaniam, are referred to as the 20th century male trinity of Carnatic music. He was renowned for his adept skills at singing kalpana swarams, neraval, and raga alapana. His music continues to be highly regarding today.