The Music Maestro
Ilaiyaraaja is a legendary music director and composer from India, who has made a tremendous impact on the Indian film industry and its music. Born as Gnanathesikan on June 2, 1943, in Pannaipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest music composers of all time. Ilaiyaraaja started his music career in the 1970s and quickly rose to fame with his unique style of composing music. He has given music to more than 1000 films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and more. In this article, we will delve into the life, music, and the legacy of Ilaiyaraaja, and explore why he is considered one of the greatest music composers of all time.