Shimoga Subbanna

Shimoga Subbanna
Shimoga Subbanna in 2012
Shimoga Subbanna in 2012
Background information
Born
G. Subramanya

(1938-12-14)14 December 1938
Nagara, Kingdom of Mysore, British India[citation needed]
Died11 August 2022(2022-08-11) (aged 83)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
GenreCarnatic music
OccupationPlayback singer

Shimoga Subbanna or Shivamogga Subbanna (born as G. Subramanya, 14 December 1938 – 11 August 2022) was an Indian Sugama Sangeetha (Light Music) playback singer in the Kannada language. He received a national award for singing for the song Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta in the film Kaadu Kudure. He was the first Kannadiga to win National Award for playback singing. Apart from being an exemplary singer and musician, he was also an advocate and a notary public.

Awards and honors

Subbanna received several awards and honors for his contributions to Sugama Sangeetha, some of which are listed below:

Death

He died on 11 August 2022, at the age of 83, after suffering from a cardiac arrest.

References

  1. ↑ "Karnataka / Bangalore News: 'A synonym for melody and affability'". The Hindu. 6 January 2009. Archived from the original on 28 July 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "Friday Review Bangalore / Events: Songbird's story". The Hindu. 2 January 2009. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "Karnataka / Shimoga News: 'Instil love for classical music among children'". The Hindu. 2 February 2009. Archived from the original on 6 February 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  4. ↑ "Feature Film Awards 1979" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "State's honour of Allahrakha: Maya Rao bags Shantala Award". The Hindu. 5 January 2000. Archived from the original on 12 November 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Karnataka / Bangalore News: Award for C. Ashwath". The Hindu. 1 November 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  7. ↑ "Karnataka / Shimoga News: Four get honorary doctorate from Kuvempu varsity". The Hindu. 24 February 2008. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Renowned Kannada playback singer Shivamogga Subbanna passes away". Times of India. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.