Bala performing in '14 Background information Birth name M. Bala Murugan Also known as Anathai Bala, 'Gana Kuyil King' Bala Born ( 1970-06-20) 20 June 1970 (age 47) [ ] Tamil Nadu Occupation(s) Playback singer, lyricist, lawyer Years active 2007–present Associated acts Psycho Unit, Yabama JO, Krishan Maheson Website Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer in. He rose to prominence after rendering the songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula Kappala' from the soundtrack of. He has predominantly sung songs belonging to the genre of. He has been credited for reviving the genre in after 'Thenisai Thendral'. He has also penned lyrics for some of his songs.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • Career [ ] Bala first tripped on 'Gaana' when he was in high school. He gained confidence as a Gaana singer when he joined to study Botany. He later contested in the TV reality show Gana Kuyil Pattu that featured on and won it. He has worked on a number of devotional albums and also performed on stage.

The Rose Experience Rapidshare Files there. One of his independent albums, Vaanavil was released by composers and. He made his debut in the film industry with composed by, son of the 'Father of Gaana Genre' –. He first found success for his songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula' in the sleeper hit. Since then he has sung a number of successful songs under top composers like and. He has also sung a jingle with composer to mark the 10th anniversary celebrations of Chennai. Other works [ ] Film work [ ] Apart from singing, Bala has also featured in some of his songs. He has also appeared in a minor role as a mechanic in his debut film.