Ilaiyaraaja

Ilaiyaraaja

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The Story

One of the finest music composer of India, Ilaiyaraaja was born on 2nd June 1943 in a poor Christian converted family of Pannaipuram, Tamil Nadu. Continuing to be a Hindu devout, he grew up in a rural village, where he got exposed to Tamil folk music. On his mother's insistence, he went on to acquir...

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Full NameIlaiyaraaja
Date of BirthJune 2, 1943
BirthplacePannaipuram, Tamil Nadu
Active Since1963 – Present

Commercial Track Record

2 Box Office Hits

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