Dalit Subbaiah (aka Lenin; born Pichai; October 24, 1952– February 14, 2022) was an Indian singer, writer, lyricist, and poet known for his contributions to social awareness music and Dalit music.
He gained prominence for his advocacy for the rights and empowerment of Dalits through his songs.
Subbaiah was born in Muniyandipatti, Melur, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India.
[1] Subbaiah has worked with a number of groups, such as the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church (TELC), which published his songbooks under the title Isaipor (War of Music).
[6] Source:[7] After landing a job at a government high school, he wed Malaysian-born Subbulakshmi.