Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman Tears Up During MS Subbulakshmi Tribute
Nirmala Sitharaman attended a special music event in Bengaluru.
The event remembered the 110th birthday anniversary of singer MS Subbulakshmi.
A song by Subbulakshmi played during the programme.
Sitharaman appeared emotional and wiped tears from her eyes.
She was the chief guest at the event.
She said Subbulakshmi made a very important contribution to Carnatic music.
Sitharaman also said devotion is an important part of this music.
A video of the moment was shared by ANI.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru.
A song by Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi played during the programme.
Video showed Sitharaman wiping away tears while listening to the song.
The event was held at Chowdiah Memorial Hall on Wednesday.
Sitharaman praised Subbulakshmi’s contribution to Carnatic music and discussed devotion’s role in the tradition.
- Who
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the event, which commemorated Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi.
- What
- Sitharaman became visibly emotional while listening to a song by Subbulakshmi.
- When
- Wednesday; the event marked Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary.
- Where
- Chowdiah Memorial Hall in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The programme was organised to commemorate MS Subbulakshmi and her contribution to Carnatic music.
- Attendee
- Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister
- Event purpose
- Commemoration of MS Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary
- Venue
- Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru
- Featured artist
- MS Subbulakshmi, legendary Carnatic vocalist
- Notable moment
- Sitharaman wiped away tears while listening to Subbulakshmi’s song
- Sitharaman’s remarks
- She described devotion as the living soul of Carnatic music
- Video source
- News agency ANI