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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Prathivadhi Bhayankara Sreenivas |
| Also known as | PBS |
| Born | 22 September 1928 Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
| Died | 14 April 2013 (aged 84) Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music, ghazal |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Instrument | Harmonium |
| Years active | 1951-2013 |
Prathivadhi Bhayankara Sreenivas (22 September 1928 – 14 April 2013) widely known as P. B. S. was an Indian playback singer, composer, harmonium player, Lyricist and poet known for his works in South cinema, and Bollywood.[1][2] His major chunk of work has been in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu languages, though he sang many songs in Malayalam and Hindi too.[3] He has garnered the Kannada Rajyotsava Prashasti, the Tamil Kalaimamani Award, and the Madhavapeddi Satyam Award by the Andhra Siva Foundation, for his contributions to music and cinema.[4][5] In his honor, Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Association of Chennai, instituted the P. B. Sreenivas Mahapurush Award to honor veteran singers.[2]
- ^ Srinivasan, Meera (14 April 2013). "PBS leaves behind a treasure trove of melodies". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b "Mangalorean.com - Mangalore News Articles, Classifieds to Around the World". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "PBS no more". The Hindu. 14 April 2013.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (15 April 2013). "A singer who evoked pathos, a nonpareil". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Chennai: Legendary singer Dr P B Sreenivas no more". Daijiworld. 14 April 2013.