Bhakkiyaraj (31 October 1980 – 2 September 2022), popularly known by his stage name, Bamba Bakya, was an Indian

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playback singer and musician. He predominantly worked alongside music composer

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on numerous collaborations in films. He received the name Bamba Bakya after A. R. Rahman asked him to sing songs for him just like popular South African musician Bamba. It later went onto become a stage name as well as an identity of him. He was well known for his unique

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included him in the 2010 film ''

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'', during which he sang in the song "Kedakkari" (at the time he was credited as Bhakyaraj).

Career

Bakya made his debut as a playback singer in

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's directorial '' 2.0'' and sang his first single titled "Pullinangal" which became an instant hit and became a chartbuster. Prior to his entry into film industry, he mostly sang devotional songs. Prior to his untimely demise, he also rendered his voice for

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's historical drama film '' Ponniyin Selvan: I''.

Death

Bakya died on 2 September 2022, 8 weeks before his 42nd birthday due to cardiac arrest. He had been admitted to a hospital at

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after he complained of having a severe chest pain.

Discography

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bakya, Bamba 1972 births 2022 deaths 21st-century Indian male singers 21st-century Indian singers Tamil playback singers Indian male playback singers Singers from Tamil Nadu Indian male folk singers Indian folk singers Musicians from Tamil Nadu