Gana Bala | |
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 Bala performing in Mitafest '14 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | M. Bala Murugan |
| Also known as | Anathai Bala, 'Gana Kuyil King' Bala |
| Born | 20 June 1969[where?] Chennai |
| Occupation(s) | Playback singer, lyricist, lawyer |
| Years active | 2007–2021 |
Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer in Tamil cinema. 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.[1] He has been credited for reviving the gaana genre in Tamil Cinema after 'Thenisai Thendral' Deva.[2][3] He has also penned lyrics for some of his songs.
- ^ V Lakshmi (10 February 2013). "I want to take Gana to a different level". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013.
- ^ "After Cricket Scandal Gaana Bala may also be part of Ajith Siruthai Siva project". kollytalk.com. 31 May 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ M Suganth (20 April 2013). "Gana makes a comeback". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013.