Balabhaskar is survived by his wife, who is recovering in the hospital.
Singer-violinist Balabhaskar has died at 40 in Kerala, mourned by family, friends and thousands of fans.
The popular musician had already lost his two-year-old daughter in a car crash last week. This morning, he died of severe injuries at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
His Facebook page, where just weeks ago he had gone live with an appeal for supporting Kerala flood victims, is filled with condolences and tributes.
BBalabhaskar was known for his stage performances and concerts in and outside Kerala.
On September 25, the family was returning from a temple when the unspeakably tragedy took place. The first victim was the child that Balabhaskar and his wife had prayed for and had after 15 years of marriage. His wife Lakshmi is the only survivor.
Balabhaskar was born on July 10, 1978, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Raised in a family rooted in music, he started his training in Carnatic classical at three from his guru and uncle B Sasikumar.
Balabhaskar studied Sanskrit to understand and appreciate the lyrics of Carnatic Classics better.
He debuted with a violin at the age of 12 and never looked back. Within a few years, he was a celebrated and sought-after violinist. He was also a composer and record producer.
It was only a small leap to films. Balabhaskar was known for his musical score in several Malayalam films. His fusion music and stage performances made him a hit among younger fans.
He received the Bismillah Khan Yuva Sangeetkaar Puraskaar in 2008 by Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy for Instrumental Music (Violin).
Balabhaskar with his family.
Balabhaskar married his long-time girlfriend Lakshmi on December 16, 2000. Their only daughter, Thejaswini Bala was born in 2016.
Images of the little family, smiling and happy, left many heartbroken.
Balabhaskar suffered multiple injuries in the accident and had two surgeries. He had briefly come off life support. But early this morning, his condition worsened and he died of a cardiac arrest.