Isaignani
Ilayaraja celebrates his birthday today. Born
in 1943 in Pannaipuram, Theni district, he has
touched many a hearts all over the world with
his soulful music. He was instrumental in taking
the native folk music to a different level and
has won many awards in his illustrious career.
Behindwoods.com wishes this legend many more
happy returns of the day! May he continue to
entertain his audience for ever!
The maestro’s son and musician Karthik
Raja was a part of the special show aired by
the BIG FM to celebrate Ilayaraja’s birthday.
One of the maestro’s fans, during the
interaction with Karthik, presented him with
a painting of Ilayaraja with the Ramana Maharishi
at the backdrop. He also requested that the
painting be presented to the maestro on his
birthday, to which Karthik acquiesced. |