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.
S. K. Balakrishnan S.K.Balakrishnan (SKB) (March 24, 1935 – August 20, 2001 in Madurai), was Mayor of Madurai, Tamil Nadu between 1980-1981. He is from Sourashtra community with Family name "SOMIN". He lost his father at his young age and his mother Late smt "S.K.Nagalammal" brought him up with her courageous efforts. He grew up with the guidance of his elder brothers Late Sri.S.K.Subbaraman and Late.Sri.S.K.Rajaram. He belongs to ADMK Party and very close to then the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Late Sri. M. G. Ramachandran Popularly known as MGR.