[Artist Biography] Ilaiyaraaja

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• Artist: Ilaiyaraaja
• Real Name: R. Gnanathesikan
• Birth Date /Place: 02|06|1943 /Tamilnadu , India 
• Age:79
• Social status (Single / Married): married
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• Musical Genres: classical, folk, rock and jazz
• Awards: Recipients of Padma Vibhushan,NTR National Award and many others
• Top 3 Songs (Names): Kanne Kalaimaane, Thenpaandi Cheemayile and Unna Vida
• Other Information: R. Gnanathesikan (born 2 June 1943), known as Ilaiyaraaja, is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, po[CENSORED]r for his works in Indian Cinema; predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian music composers, he is often credited for introducing Western music sensibility in the music of South Indian films. Reputed to be one of the world's most prolific composers, in a career spanning over forty-five years, he has composed over 7,000 songs and provided film scores for over 1,000 movies.He also performed in over 20,000 concerts.Ilaiyaraaja is nicknamed "Isaignani" (musical genius), and is often referred to as "Maestro" by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London, amongst others