pandit bhimsen joshi

For most Indians who watched the broadcast on Doordarshan, the opening lines of Mile Sur Mera Tumhara,belted out by the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi continue to stand the test of time.

With the demise of Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna, India has lost a musical giant. As a tribute to the legend, here are a few iconic musical gems that M. Balamuralikrishna sang and/or composed during his illustrious life.