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Vidya Balan pays homage to M. S. Subbulakshmi on the legend’s birth anniversary

The actress channels the iconic Carnatic singer with a stunning traditional look

Vidya Balan paid homage to Indian Carnatic singer M. S. Subbulakshmi on the legendary musician's 108th birth anniversary. The Bollywood actress paid the tribute dressing like the music icon. The reel captures Vidya looking elegant in bright coloured saris and traditional jewellery. “...If the rich, vibrant and unique sarees were one half of M.S.Amma’s appearance, the other half was the simple accessory ensemble including the traditional kumkumam and vibhuti on her forehead, the 2 distinctive nose pins on either side , and the mallipoo(jasmine) adorned kondai(bun)...” wrote the powerhouse artiste on social media.

M. S. Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna. She was also the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award. The legend was also accoladed with the honour of being the first Indian to perform at the United Nations General Assembly. She gave her first public performance when she was 11, and debuted in cinema with Sevasadan. The other awards received by her were the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, among others. 

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