Ilayaraja

Ilaiyaraaja (born Gnanathesikan) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and playback singer popular for his works in Indian cinema, predominately in Tamil in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. Regarded as one of the most prolific composers, in a career spanning over forty-nine years, he has composed over 8,600 songs, provided film scores for about 1,523 feature films in nine languages, and performed in over 20,000 concerts. He is nicknamed "Isaignani" (the musical sage) and is often referred to as "Maestro", the title conferred to him by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London. Ilaiyaraaja was one of the first Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Indian film music, and is the first Indian, as well as Asian to compose, record, and perform live a full Western classical symphony. In 1986, he became the first Indian composer to record a soundtrack with computer for the film Vikram. He also composed and orchestrated Thiruvasagam in Symphony (2006) - the first Indian oratorio. In 2013, when CNN-IBN conducted a poll to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema, he secured 49% of the vote and was adjudged the country's greatest music composer. In 2014, the American world cinema portal "Taste of Cinema" placed him at 9th position in its list of 25 greatest film composers in the history of cinema. He is the only Indian on the list, appearing alongside Ennio Morricone, John Williams, and Jerry Goldsmith. Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India, and in 2018 the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house Rajya Sabha since July 2022. A biographical film about his life titled "Ilaiyaraaja" was announced on 20 March 2024.

tamil-pop

Ilayaraja - Darling Darling Darling - 2024-08-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Iniya Isaiyil Ilayaraja - 2024-08-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Naan Paddum Maounaragam - 2024-08-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Iravin Sorgam - 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Ilayaraja Love bites - 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Uyarndha Ullam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Iva Eppada Pesuva (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2016-06-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Atham Pathu - 2007-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Katthiruppen Kathaliye (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2004-04-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Manassinakkare (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2003-12-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Man of the Match (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1996-03-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Thambi Dhurai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1994-08-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bhale Ramudu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Nalla Thambi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Soorakottai Singhakutti (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Agal Vilakku (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1979-01-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Unaroo - 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Aruppukkotayile (Drill Kuthu) - 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Thotta Siningiyea (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Thozhan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2015-12-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Ladies Only (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1994-09-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Rangoon Raja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1981-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z