Gnanathesigan, known worldwide as Ilaiyaraaja, will be felicitated for his contributions to world music in a grand way.
According to the recent reports, the Tamil Nadu government under the leadership of CM MK Stalin will honor his contributions in a grand event on 2 June, i.e. his 82nd birthday. Interestingly, Ilaiyaraaja will be completing 50 grand years in the music industry by 2026, which will make this event even more special.
Born in a poor, backward household, Ilaiyaraaja broke every barrier to make his voice heard. He was renamed Ilaiyaraaja by popular Tamil creator
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, and in 1976, he first composed music for Annakili. Since then, the musician never looked back.
Ilaiyaraaja has composed music for several masterpieces in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, as well as Hindi films. Some of his greatest classics include Sadma, Vikram,
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, Paa etc. A movie has been announced in his honor, which will be directed by
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, written by
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, and will have Dhanush playing the iconic role of Ilaiyaraaja. There have also been demands to honor Ilaiyaraaja with Bharat Ratna, the highest decoration that can be awarded to any Indian civilian.
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