Veteran playback singer P. B. Srinivas during a bhajan/ghazal concert, at Vani Mahal, in Chennai. File Photo: R. Shivaji Rao
PBS seen in the erst-while Woodlands Drive-in restaurant in Chennai. The veteran playback singer often visited the restaurant and would have discussions with his friends and fans. File photo: V. Ganesan.
PBS was always respected by fellow playback singers. Here, K.J. Yesudas seeks the veteran's blessings during a music concert in Bangalore. Photro: K. Bhagya Prakash
Devika and Gemini Ganesan in " Sumai Thaangi". It was widely believed that Srinivas’gentle voice suited Gemini Ganesan best. Photo: The Hindu Archives
Most of the vintage classics of PBS in Tamil has come from MSV's compositions. Here, both the legends are seen during the third anniversary of msvtimes.com in Chennai. File photo: B. Velankanni Raj
In this January 15, 2005 photograph, PBS and P. Susheela are being conferred with the Life Time Achievement Award in Chennai. Photo: R. Ragu
PBS during a meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa at the Secretariat in Chennai. File photo: Special Arrangement
Actors Mukyamantri Chandru, Srinath, Rajnikanth, Prakash Raj, Parvathamma Rajkumar and Prabhudeva seen with playback singer P.B Srinivas, during the 75th year celebrations of Kannada cinema at Palace Grounds in Bangalore. File photo: Bhagya Prakash K
A still from the 1962 classic "Nenjil Or Aalayam" directed by C.V. Sridhar. PBS lent his voice for Muthuraman for the evergreen hit "Ninaippadellam Nadanthuvittal" in the film. Photo: The Hindu Photo Library