Days before he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, legendary playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam had spoken in detail about Covid-19 on how it is a “curse for all mistakes we have committed” by exploiting Mother Nature.
At a virtual concert on July 18, 2020 organised by ‘Mouna Ragam’ Murali orchestra and Tokyo Tamil Sangam, SPB had spoken about taking virtual concerts as another part and parcel of our lives, just like how the cricket matches are held without an audience in fear of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic..
“We do not have to talk bad about Corona. Do not say Corona is torturous and it is evil spirit. It is a curse for all the mistakes that we have committed. We have exploited nature too much and we never gave due respect to Mother Nature."
He also spoke about how people are helping the needy during the Covid-19 lockdown and asked everyone to feel that they belong to one place. “Good-hearted people think all are one and I am happy that people are helping the needy..!" He also thanked the orchestra and the organizers for formulating the idea of a fundraiser concert to help people during COVID times.