The legendary Indian musician, Ilaiyaraaja, is celebrating his 79th birthday today, on June 2 (Pic courtesy: Ilaiyaraaja/ Twitter) Ilaiyaraaja is a well-known Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist, and singer. He was born R. Gnanathesikan on June 3, 1943, and is best known for his work in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He is nothing short of a legend, having composed songs for over a thousand films, and a career spanning four decades. His songs and music frequently express political themes and are an essential component of social events and celebrations because of the rich aural culture in the Tamil environment.

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