If you have to make a list of all the legendary singers Indian cinema has given us, we are sure SP Balasubrahmanyam will feature prominently on the list. The veteran singer may not be into the crooning business as he used to be in the '80s and '90s, but oh boy, the man has given many amazing songs that will continue to be cherished for years to come. In his golden era, SP Balasubrahmanyam used to rule Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema with his mellifluous voice. He has won six National awards for playback singing not to mention the many Filmfare and State awards. SP Balasubrahmanyam also holds the Guinness Book record for recording the most number of film scores. BTW, today is his 72nd birthday, and on the behalf of the entire LatesLY desk, I wish this legend Many Many Happy Returns of the Day!

In this special birthday feature, we will look at SP Balasubrahmanyam's Bollywood singing and how he played a special role in Salman Khan's early career. It is a fact that many feel that Salman Khan's most apt singing voice belonged to SPB, and together, they had given us some amazing songs. While SP had scored hits with Sanjay Dutt, Kamal Haasan, there was a special connection with Bhai. Check out these five songs to know what I am talking about!

Mere Rang Mein - Maine Pyar Kiya

Though nearly all songs in the movie are timeless classics, this sensual number is my personal fave! Too bad that it is a ripoff of Europe's The Final Countdown.

Pehla Pehla Pyar Hai - Hum Aapke Hai Kaun

There has never been any other song that shows Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit's chemistry at its best!

Yeh Raat Aur Yeh Doori - Andaz Apna Apna

SPB goes playful for an equally comical Salman Khan in this ageless comedy!

Tumse Milne Ki - Saajan

This was every '90s boys' fave song when they experience the stirrings of first love.

Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya - Love

This is my all-time favourite! How can someone not love this evergreen romantic ditty?

Checking out these songs make us have this twinge of sadness that SPB is no longer singing for Salman Khan. Don't you think a reunion should happen in the future, even if it is for just one song?

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