
MB Sreenivasan
Associated Songs
Elam Pookkum kaalam vannu
Maanikya mathilakathe
Kilivaathilinarikil
Nithyanaaya manushyanu vendi
Pirannaalillaatha
Sree padmanaabha
Remember Remember September
Mookathayude souvarnam
Oru vattam koodiyen
Sankalpa pushpavanam
Nilaavu veenu mayangi
Manjumma vekkum
Pokkuveyil ponnuruki
Aavani Raathinkal [No BGM]
Chaithram chaayam chaalichu
Manjuthulliyude kunju kavililum
Gloria Gloria
Ennu ninne kandu njan
Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum)
Chembaka pushpa
Biography
Manamadurai Balakrishnan Sreenivasan, popularly known as M.B. Sreenivasan or MBS, was a distinguished South Indian music director and composer. Born on September 19, 1925, in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, he primarily left his indelible mark on the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. His musical style was characterized by minimal orchestration and a profound simplicity, making his compositions remarkably lucid and appealing. Beyond film scores, MBS was a visionary, instrumental in establishing the Madras Youth Choir in 1971, dedicated to Indian choral music. A staunch believer in responsible unionism, he was also the architect of the Cine Musicians’ Union in Madras, advocating for timely payments and fair working conditions for musicians. Notably, he is credited with introducing the legendary singer K. J. Yesudas to the film industry, a contribution that profoundly shaped Malayalam cinema.
M.B. Sreenivasan’s influence extended beyond music direction; he was also an active participant in social and political movements. During his college days at Madras Presidency College, he was deeply attracted to Marxist principles and became a full-time member of the Communist Party, serving as the Secretary of the All India Students’ Federation. He also played a significant role in the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA). His commitment to using music for national integration and instilling patriotic values in children led to his pioneering work in choral music. His artistic versatility was further demonstrated by his acting role in the critically acclaimed Tamil film ‘Agraharathil Kazhutai’. M.B. Sreenivasan passed away suddenly from a heart attack on March 9, 1988, while conducting a choir workshop in the Lakshadweep islands, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical innovation and social consciousness.