Bamba Bakya
Bhakkiyaraj (31 October 1980 – 2 September 2022), popularly known by his stage name, Bamba Bakya, was an Indian Tamil[1] playback singer and musician. He predominantly worked alongside music composer A. R. Rahman on numerous collaborations in films.[2] He received the name Bamba Bakya after A. R. Rahman asked him to sing songs for him just like popular South African musician Bamba. It later went onto become a stage name as well as an identity of him. He was well known for his unique baritone.[3]
Bamba Bakya | |
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 Portrait of Bakya | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bhakkiyaraj |
| Born | 31 October 1980 |
| Died | 2 September 2022 (aged 41) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Spouse(s) | Sivagami |
A. R. Rahman included him in the 2010 film Raavanan, during which he sang in the song "Kedakkari" (at the time he was credited as Bhakyaraj).
Career
Bakya made his debut as a playback singer in S. Shankar's directorial 2.0 and sang his first single titled "Pullinangal" which became an instant hit and became a chartbuster. Prior to his entry into film industry, he mostly sang devotional songs.[4] Prior to his untimely demise, he also rendered his voice for Mani Ratnam's historical drama film Ponniyin Selvan: I.[2]
Death
Bakya died on 2 September 2022, 8 weeks before his 42nd birthday due to cardiac arrest.[3] He had been admitted to a hospital at Chennai after he complained of having a severe chest pain.[5]
Discography
| Year | Song Title | Film Name | Language | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kedakkari | Raavanan | Tamil | A. R. Rahman |
| 2018 | Pullinangal | 2.0 | ||
| Simtaangaran | Sarkar | |||
| Dingu Dongu | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | |||
| Raati | Raati (Independent) | Santhosh Dhayanidhi | ||
| Ey Dummy Pattaasu | Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Leon James | ||
| 2019 | Kaalame | Bigil | A. R. Rahman | |
| Kondattam | Raatchasi | Sean Roldan | ||
| 2020 | Or Inam | Or Inam (Independent) | John A. Alexis | |
| Kanmani Anbodu | Time Up | Dheepan Chakravarthy | ||
| 2021 | Middle Class | Sivakumarin Sabadham | Hiphop Thamizha | |
| Kaasu | Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum | Krish | ||
| 2022 | Kalangathey | Anbarivu | Hiphop Thamizha | |
| Bejara | Iravin Nizhal | A. R. Rahman | ||
| Ponni Nadhi | Ponniyin Selvan: I | |||
| Ponge Nadhi | Telugu |
References
- "Tamil playback singer Bamba Bakya passes away at 41 in Chennai". The Economic Times. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "Bamba Bakya who sang opening lines of 'Ponni Nadhi' from 'Ponniyin Selvan' passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- Bureau, The Hindu (2 September 2022). "Singer Bamba Bakya passes away at 41". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- "'Simtaangaran' singer Bamba Bakya passes away, he was 41". The News Minute. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- "Singer Bamba Bakya, known for songs Pullinangal and Simtaangaran, dies at 41". The Indian Express. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
External links
- Bamba Bakya at IMDb
- Bamba Bakya discography at Discogs