Ilaiyaraaja News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Ilaiyaraaja was the right teacher and therefore corrected me when I was wrong, says Lydian Nadhaswaram

Chennai, Mar 12: Lydian Nadhaswaram, who is ace music director Ilaiyaraaja's 'first and only' student, has now explained in detail how Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja's words and guidance had enabled him to come up with his first symphony, 'New Beginnings'.

I have given dates for the symphony event to be held in 13 countries, says Ilaiyaraaja

Chennai, Mar 10: Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who has just done the country proud by becoming the first Indian ever to present a western classical symphony, has said that his symphony, called the 'Valiant', will be taken all over the world and that in this regard, he had already given dates for events to be held in 13 countries around the world.

Here's what Ilaiyaraaja thinks when fans call him 'God of Music'

Chennai, Mar 10: One of India’s greatest music composers Ilaiyaraaja, who has just done the country proud by becoming the first Indian to present a western classical symphony, has said that he considers himself an ordinary human being and that every time he hears a fan calling him the God of music, he thinks, ‘You have reduced God to Ilaiyaraaja’s level’.

Now, Ilaiyaraaja's first and only student Lydian Nadhaswaram announces his first symphony 'New Beginnings'

Chennai, Mar 10: Lydian Nadhaswaram, who wowed the world and made India proud by winning the CBS talent show, The World's Best, in 2019, and who became ace music director Ilaiyaraaja's 'first and one and only' student, has now announced his first symphony, 'New Beginnings'.

Ilaiyaraaja grateful for overwhelming support as he returns to Chennai after London symphony

Chennai, March 10: Legendary music Indian composer, Ilaiyaraaja, returned to Chennai today after his much-celebrated Symphony performance in London.

Rajinikanth tells Ilaiyaraaja: You've made India proud!

Chennai, Mar 8: Even as Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja gears up to make history by becoming the first ever Indian to present a western classical symphony at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London on Saturday, Superstar Rajinikanth has expressed his heartfelt wishes to the musician and congratulated him, saying that he had made India proud.

Actor Karthi tells Ilaiyaraaja: Our hearts are always with you and your music that is timeless and definitely cosmic!

Chennai, March 7: Actor Karthi has congratulated ace music director Ilaiyaraaja, who is now in London to present his first ever western classical symphony – Symphony No 1 – Valiant.

Ilaiyaraaja calls Sivakarthikeyan's gift a 'pleasant surprise'

Chennai, March 4: Expressing happiness at Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan calling on him to express his wishes in person ahead of his first ever western classical symphony, one of India's greatest music composers Isaignani Ilaiyaaraja on Tuesday called Sivakarthikeyan's 'well thought wonderful gift' 'a pleasant surprise'.

Makers of Aghathiyaa release Ilaiyaraaja's superhit number En Iniya Pon Nilave's recreated version

Chennai, Feb 25: The makers of director Pa Vijay's period horror film 'Aghathiyaa', featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, have now released a recreated version of Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja's superhit number 'En Iniya Pon Nilave'.

Ilaiyaraaja biopic producer Connekkt Media acquires Hollywood powerhouse Mob Scene

Chennai, Feb 25: Connekkt Media, one of the two production houses producing ace music director Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja’s official biopic, ‘Ilaiyaraaja’, featuring Dhanush in the lead, has now acquired Mob Scene, the premier Hollywood marketing agency responsible for award winning marketing campaigns for some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and franchises such as Avatar, Dune, Fast & Furious and Jurassic World.

Ilaiyaraaja to present his first ever western classical symphony at London's Eventim Apollo Theatre

Chennai, Feb 20: One of India's greatest music composers Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja has now announced that he will present his first ever western classical symphony at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London on March eighth this year.

Pallavi Anu Pallavi marks 42 years, but the music remains timeless, says Anil Kapoor

Chennai, Feb 18: Actor Anil Kapoor, whose Kannada film ‘Pallavi Anu Pallavi’ has now completed 42 years, on Tuesday expressed his admiration for the film’s music, which was composed by one of India’s greatest music directors Ilaiyaraaja, saying that the ace composer’s music continued to remain “timeless.”

New poster from Vijith Bachan-starrer 'Peranbum Perungobamum' released

Chennai, Feb 15: The makers of director Sivaprakash's upcoming gripping investigative thriller 'Peranbum Perungobamum', featuring Vijith Bachan, the son of well known Tamil film director Thangar Bachan in the lead, have now released a new poster from the film.

Ilaiyaraaja announces decision to form a girls' orchestra in memory of late daughter Bhavatharini

Chennai, Feb 13: Ace music director Ilaiayaraaja has now announced that he is to form a girls’ orchestra in the name of his dear daughter, National Award winning singer Bhavatharini, who passed away last year.

Ilaiyaraaja fondly remembers his daughter Bhavatharini on her death anniversary

Chennai, Jan 25: On the death anniversary of his dear daughter Bhavatharini, music director Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja has announced that they are considering holding an event in the late singer's memory on February 12, which happens to be her birthday.

BTS video of Ilaiyaraaja's first English classical symphony 'Valiant' released

Chennai, Jan 25: A new video, that gives a glimpse into the making of Ilaiyaraaja's first English classical symphony, 'Valiant', has now been released, much to the joy of Ilaiyaraaja's fans.

Actress Devayani's short film 'Kaikuttai Rani' wins award at Jaipur International Film Festival

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS ) Actress Devayani's first short film as director titled 'Kaikuttai Rani' (Handkerchief Queen) has now won an award at the 17th Jaipur International Film Festival.