Gana Bala (Bigg Boss)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gana Bala

• Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer, lyricist, and actor. He is well-known for singing in the Gaana genre of Tamil music. In 2023, he appeared as a wildcard contestant in the Tamil reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ season 7, which aired on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar.

• Before entering the Tamil music industry, he began to work as a lawyer at Madras High Court. ^[3]Deccan Chronicle

• In 2012, he hit the spotlight after he lent his voice to the songs the songs ‘Aadi Pona Aavani’ and ‘Nadukadalula Kappal’ from the Tamil film’Attakathi.’

  

• He has sung songs composed by many popular Tamil music composers including Yuvan Shankar Raja, G. V. Prakash Kumar, and Srikanth Deva.

• Some of the popular Tamil songs sung by Gana Bala include ‘Lovely Ladies’ from the Tamil film ‘Naan Sigappu Manithan’ (2014), ‘Ulagam Oruvanukka’ from the Rajinikanth starrer film ‘Kabali’ (2016), and ‘Kadamaiyai Sei’ from the 2022 Tamil film ‘Kadamaiyai Sei.’

• He released a music album ‘Vaanavil’ in 2011.

• In 2013, he sang the song ‘Uruvaakum Karuvil’ from Sun TV’s Tamil family show ‘Vamsam.’

• In 2016, he lent his voice to the title track ‘Darling Da Da’ from Zee Tamil’s comedy TV show ‘Darling Darling.’

• Apart from singing, he has also appeared in special roles in music videos of many Tamil songs including ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ (2014), ‘Ambaani Ponnu’ (2015), ‘Atta Kathi Mokka Peesu’ (2015), and ‘Manasu Sari Illai’ (2016).

• In an interview, he mentioned that if he hadn’t pursued a career in singing, he would have chosen politics. He contested the local municipal elections twice; however, he lost both times by slender margins. ^[4]The Hindu

• He considers himself a follower of B. R. Ambedkar.

• He has also written lyrics to many Tamil songs including ‘Edhathaan Kanduttey Nee Pudhusa’ (2013), ‘Scenu Scenu’ (2014), ‘Santhayila Bajarula’ (2014), and ‘Partha Oru Lookla’ (2015).

  

• In 2017, he made an announcement that he would quit singing in films. In an interview, he talked about why he decided to stop singing in films. He said,
  

  I turned 48 this month, and I made a birthday resolution to stop singing in films by the end of this year. I was lucky enough to get noticed by a composer. It gave me a big break and there has been no looking back since. But now, it’s time to pass the chance on to others who deserve it. If I don’t sing in 100 songs, that means the opportunity will go to 100 others, right? I used to write most of my songs. But I don’t do it anymore because many expect me to write songs in gibberish, just because it is catchy, and it doesn’t make sense to me. That’s why I gave it some time. I will complete all my recordings within this year. I will also continue singing for charitable and welfare causes.” ^[5]Deccan Chronicle