The ace music composer Ilaiyaraaja has turned a year older today (June 2) and from celebs to fans, everyone has flooded social media with love, wishes for the Mastero. On Ilaiyaraaja’s 76th birthday, the netizens have shared their favourite songs that he composed. And looks like he has decided to make this day even special for everyone who has been cherishing his songs all these years. According to reports, a special concert will be hosted by Ilaiyaraaja today and he’d be performing with KJ Yesudas and SP Balasubrahmanyam. Trisha Krishnan Birthday Special: 5 Songs of Petta Actress That Must Be on Your Playlist (Watch Videos).
This birthday of Ilaiyaraaja is going to be all about music and what better way to celebrate it! Isaignani (the nickname of Ilaiyaraaja) is hosting a live-in concert, reports The New Indian Express. The report also mentions that the Maestro would be crooning to some of his special numbers along with his orchestra. Besides KJ Yesudas and SPB, he would also be sharing the stage with Mano, Usha Uthup and Bombay Jayashri. Bob Dylan Birthday Playlist: From Tambourine Man to Forever Young, 5 Best Songs from the Nobel Prize-Winning Singer.
Here are some of the wishes for the Maestro:
Birthday Wish #1
Dear God, Thank You for this Man
Raja Sir, Wish you a very Happy Birthday. May you continue to make us joyous with your magical music for years to come. Wishing you good health and many more musical years ahead. And Thank you for those songs, bgms and music.#HBDIlaiyaraaja pic.twitter.com/Cwat7RRcNT
— The.Juvenile (@The_Juvenile) June 2, 2019
Birthday Wish #2
Best wishes icon of melodies & evergreen songs #HBDIlaiyaraaja pic.twitter.com/OYqAH3cSxa
— Venkatesan (@Venkate80424218) June 2, 2019
Birthday Wish #3
Happy Birthday to the musical God born for us. #HBDIlaiyaraaja sir. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉💐🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/uW1XBIPI0x
— vignesh murali (@vigneshindian) June 2, 2019
Birthday Wish #4
#HappyBirthdayIlaiyaraaja Happy birthday to Maestro 'IsaiGnani' Ilaiyaraaja sir, who lives with us through his music every day. Wishing him a wonderful year ahead 💐 👍💐 💐 pic.twitter.com/MXkRyGbOOz
— Dr. Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) June 2, 2019
Birthday Wish #5
#Maestro #Ilaiyaraaja turns 76 today.The pleasure I derive from his music is immeasurable. Since my preteens I have sung his songs on many stages. The feeling one gets from performing an Ilaiyaraaja composition is unparalleled. https://t.co/tzkkXiVFrO
— Tirukumar Thiagarajah (@TKThiagarajah) June 2, 2019
Birthday Wish #6
Wishing the God of Music #Ilaiyaraaja sir A Very Happy Birthday💐💐💐
All time fav music director 😍#HappyBirthdayIlaiyaraaja pic.twitter.com/ntVJAIrFjn
— THE VILLAIN (@JhonnyOpines) June 2, 2019
Birthday Wish #7
#HappyBirthdayRaajaSir #HappyBirthdayIlaiyaraaja #HBDIlaiyaraaja
Happy Birthday God of Music #Ilaiyaraaja sir pic.twitter.com/9TwoJjaRNf
— Kollywood Cinema (@KollywudCinema) June 2, 2019
Ilaiyaraaja is a recipient of five Indian National Film Awards. With over 7,000 songs to his credit, the Maestro is known for bringing in the western musical sensibilities in Indian music. We wish Ilaiyaraaja a great birthday!
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