Gladwin Emmanuel (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 18, 2020)

According to a health bulletin released by MGM Healthcare, Chennai, the condition of S P Balasubrahmanyam, who has been on life support system, remains critical. They further added that the expert medical team treating him is closely monitoring his vital parameters.

The 74-year-old six-time National Award-winning playback singer was admitted on August 5 with mild Coronavirus symptoms. He has been on life support system since his condition turned critical upon his hospitalization. Earlier on Monday, Rajinikanth said that he was happy to hear that SPB, as he is fondly adressed, while still in intensive care is no longer critical. In a short clip released to wish the singer a speedy recovery, the actor noted that he has sung in several Indian languages for over 50 years and brought joy to crores of people across the country through his voice. “Get well soon dear Balu sir,” he urged.

SPB’s son Charan had informed that his father was responding well to the treatment and had communicated with them with a thumbs up. The singer-producer added that his mother, who is also undergoing treatment for Covid-19 in the same hospital, would be discharged in a couple of days and he is hopeful his father would also follow her back home soon.

DMK president M K Stalin also expressed happiness upon hearing that the singer’s health was improving.