M. S. Subbulakshmi

She moved hearts with the purity of her voice and the power of her presence. Hailed as the “Queen of Songs,” she broke barriers with grace—becoming a symbol of strength, devotion, and quiet revolution. she moved hearts with the purity of her voice and the power of her presence. Hailed as the “Queen of Songs,” she broke barriers with grace—becoming a symbol of strength, devotion, and quiet revolution.

First musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna; performed at UN in 1966.

Carnatic Musician