Balamuralikrishna(July 6, 1930 - Nov 22, 2016): The maestro of Carnatic music is said to have performed in over 18,000 concerts around the world, before he passed away at the age of 86. Incidentally, he started out in the film industry as an actor, and played the role of Narada in the film Bhakta Prahalada on the request of A V Meyappa Chettiar. ( Express Photo | P Jawahar)