Ilaiyaraaja

Happy Birthday Ilaiyaraaja: Here's a look at some of the music maestro's best Hindi compositions

Ilaiyaraaja has given the music for films like Cheeni Kum, Paa and Sadma. On his 79th birthday, here are some of the music maestro's best compositions.

The sound of criticism: How Ilaiyaraaja’s comparison of Ambedkar and Modi triggered a political row

Ilaiyaraaja’s praise for the prime minister in a book foreword has drawn flak with trolls calling him a ‘Sanghi’. The BJP has jumped to the musician’s defence

Ilaiyaraaja skips visit to Prasad Studio, will get his chamber vacated, says spokesperson

The Madras Court had granted a day's access to Ilaiyaraaja to collect his belongings from the studio, however, the composer skipped his visit.

Prasad Studios disallows Ilaiyaraaja from entering premises citing security reasons

While Madras HC suggested a court-appointed supervisor could oversee Ilaiyaraaja's visit to the studio while he collected his belongings, Prasad Studios declared they would only allow the maestro's representatives to access the recording room.

Singapore rapper Yung Raja on his new single 'Dance Song' and inspiring fans through his music

"I want people to know that they are loved and we all have the power to inspire positively," says Singapore rapper Yung Raja

Do Ilaiyaraaja's repeated, misplaced outbursts detract from magnitude of maestro's accomplishments?

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja made news last week, but not for his music. The incident in question happened at a live concert, during which he shouted at a security guard for bringing water to the thirsty VIP singers on stage.

Celebrating Carnatic music's pluralism: A playlist of artistes, songs fighting hegemony with creativity

Following trouble in the world of Carnatic music over who can sing and perform the art form, and which religion can lay claim to it, it becomes pertinent to go back to the basics. To listen to music. To recognise the little acts of resistance and solidarity, of pushing the envelope further, that may have seemed natural when they were done, but feel revolutionary today.

Shraddha Srinath on reuniting with Vikram Vedha star Madhavan in Maara: Seems to be film's biggest selling point right now

Shraddha Srinath on reuniting with Vikram Vedha star Madhavan on Maara: It seems to be the biggest selling point right now.

Ilaiyaraaja's remarks on resurrection of Jesus Christ sparks controversy; protestors detained in Chennai

At a recent event, Ilaiyaraaja quoted a Youtube documentary that dismissed the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Padma Vibhushan Ilaiyaraaja on music in 21st century: 'It's an art only when performed; digitisation is soulless'

Ilaiyaraaja speaks about his formative years, inspirations in the music industry, digitisation of music and how he kicks away monotony while composing music.