M. L. Vasanthakumari
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Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari (popularly referred to as MLV) (July 3, 1928 - October 31, 1990), was a Carnatic music
ian and playback singer
for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries D. K. Pattammal
and M. S. Subbulakshmi
were popularly referred to as the "female trinity of Carnatic Music. A prime disciple of the G. N. Balasubramaniam
, she was the youngest among the established musicians of that era, and was the youngest female awardee of the Sangita Kalanidhi award.
As well as being a much sought-after playback singer for films, MLV popularised unfamiliar ragas and her Ragam Thanam Pallavi
s were considered cerebral. Additionally, she popularised the compositions of Purandara Dasa
(and other Dasas), and was responsible for popularizing his compositions Baarokrishnayya, Innu daya barade, among others. Her most famous disciples include Srividya
(her daughter), Sudha Raghunathan
, A. Kanyakumari, Charumathi Ramachandran
and Meena Subramanian
MLV's school education was in Madras, in a convent, where all was set to pursue a medical career until the great Carnatic musician G. N. Balasubramaniam
came into her life. He became her guru. In her own words: My parents had rendered yeomen service to Carnatic music. They were mainly instrumental in popularising the compositions of Purandara Dasa in South India. They were not keen that I should enter the music field and gave me general education. But in the musical atmosphere of my house, I had ample opportunity of practicing vocal music. Once G N Balasubramaniam heard me sing and he prevailed upon my parents to place me under his tutelage. It was he who was responsible for the status I occupy in the music world today.
(GNB). She was also GNB's first disciple. Indira Menon said that GNB was a self-taught artiste, his racy style sparkling with brigas and nuances never heard before, revealed a new range of colours on the musician's palette. The brisk tempo unleashed by his powerful and pliable voice found many admirers and imitators among the younger generations, though it raised many an eyebrow among the senior vidwans. Was his music according to Sampradaya (tradition) or not, was the question that was frequently asked?' To answer, GNB was a genius, so much so that what might have seemed like a deviation from tradition was acceptable from him though it might not have been so from a lesser artiste. His personality, bold innovations and technical virtuosity became an inspiration for an entire generation of musicians. After GNB, speed and briga-laden music became the vogue to the extent that to be true to one's self and to sing according to one's vocal capacity required a great deal of courage.
. She also cut her first 78 rpm disc which many music lovers of that period recall vividly because it created a sensation. From then on she progressed in geometrical progression as a platform artiste and by 1950 she had established herself as a front-ranker. A learned music critic has said that MLV brought the struggle of women in the world of music to a successful culmination. Her music had more male characteristics than that of any other female musician.
While MLV was known more for her cerebral style, rather than her emotional style, this was compensated by her rich and original manodharma. Similarly to GNB, she was a genius in her tricky, instantaneous brilliant manodharma. Indira Menon comments MLV did adopt her Guru's idea of a quick impressionistic sketch of the raga covering the two octaves at the start, but settled down to a reposeful elaboration, unfolding it gradually with her virtuosity in the form of BRIGA -CASCADES appearing only where necessary. She was careful not to carry to an excess what her versatile voice was capable of.
MLV's mastery over vocal techniques was comprehensive and complete. She could effortlessly render several difficult ragas, with her alapana and kalpana swaras suitably embellished with shruthi-bheda. Her listeners had the same ecstatic experience when she sang and more particularly when in a lightning manner she shifted gracefully from the melodic world of one raga in one pitch to another raga in another pitch. In this context one has to refer to raga combinations like Shanmukhapriya
-Sankarabharanam
, Bhairavi-Kamas, Abhogi
-Valaji
to illustrate this point.
who brought Kshetrayya
Padams to the public platform and M. S. Subbalakshmi who brought Annamacharya
kriti
s to the public arena, MLV popularised the Devaranamas of Purandaradasa.
, in raga Sindhubhairavi. She also popularised the composition 'Venkatachala Nilayam' by Purandaradasa in the same raga. Hindustani maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was generous in his praise for her music. Sudha Ragunathan mentions, ``MLV Amma has told me that it was Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saab who taught her the nuances of Sindhu Bhairavi in the Hindustani style."
, but enriched it in her own unique way. A. Kanyakumari who had accompanied MLV on violin for almost two decades says, "MLV-akka had a sharp mind and good memory and I have never seen her practice a song or a ragam or for that matter a ragam-tanam-pallavi also before a concert." Sudha Ragunathan, a prime disciple of MLV, remarked that "In all my twelve years of learning under her, I had never seen Amma practising at home. But, to my great surprise, she would compose a Pallavi in the car on the way to the concert!"
concerts, and today, many musicians often include them in their repertoire.
MLV was also known for singing Ayya Sami in the 1951 film, Or Iravu. This song was based on the song Gore Gore from the film Samadhi, which was in turn based on the Latin American song Chico Chico from Puerto Rico, from the film Cuban Pete. In the 1952 film Thayullam, MLV sang Konjum Purave which was based on the famous Hindi
song, Thandi Havayen.
Other songs MLV sang included Adisayam Vanathu Arivumayam, Senthamarai Kannanae, Vanna Tamizh and Adum Arul Jothi in the films Vikramadithan, Vairamalai, Sornakili and respectively. Incidentally, each of these songs contained the raga
Kalyani
and were also well-received.
MLV sang melodiously the Dasavatara song for Bhookailas
like Munneeta Pavalinchu Nagasayana, while Kamala Kumari dancing in a classical way.
, in a rare gesture, accompanied her in concerts. MLV helped others including Mannargudi Easwaran, Srimushnam Raja Rao, Seerkazhi J. Skandaprasad, Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam
, R.Ramesh, Karaikudi Krishnamurthy, G. Harishankar (kanjira) and more, establishing them by encouraging them and giving them opportunities to accompany her in concerts.
MLV trained several other students, and many of them are the front-ranking musicians today. Some of the notable musicians who have studied under MLV include Sudha Ragunathan, A. Kanyakumari, Trichur V. Ramachandran
, Yogam Santhanam, Charumathi Ramachandran
, Vanaja Narayanan, T. M. Prabhavathi, Meena Subramaniam, Jayanthi Sridharan, Jayanthi Mohan, Rose Muralikrishnan and Bama Visveswaran. She also taught music to children at the Rishi Valley School
started by Jiddu Krishnamurti
.
Saraswathy Srinivasan is the first disciple of MLV till the late 1960s. After marriage also Saraswathy Srinivasan jointly with MLV gave some concerts.
". In 1977, at age 49, MLV became the youngest woman to earn the award and title in Carnatic music
, Sangita Kalanidhi.
MLV was a front ranking artiste for more than 50 years. She died in 1990 at the age of 63. Beauty and sublimity were the cardinal characteristics of her music.
Tamil Songs
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
ian and playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries D. K. Pattammal
D. K. Pattammal
Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal was a prominent Carnatic musician and a playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. She along with her contemporaries M. S. Subbulakshmi and M. L. Vasanthakumari were popularly referred to as the Female trinity of Carnatic Music...
and M. S. Subbulakshmi
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi , also known as M.S., was a renowned Carnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. She is the first Indian musician to receive...
were popularly referred to as the "female trinity of Carnatic Music. A prime disciple of the G. N. Balasubramaniam
G. N. Balasubramaniam
G. N. Balasubramaniam , popularly known as GNB, was a legendary vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. He became the first superstar of Carnatic music, innovating the art through emphasis on laya control & reducing the gamakas which eventually made Carnatic music appeal to the lay and the learned...
, she was the youngest among the established musicians of that era, and was the youngest female awardee of the Sangita Kalanidhi award.
As well as being a much sought-after playback singer for films, MLV popularised unfamiliar ragas and her Ragam Thanam Pallavi
Ragam Thanam Pallavi
Ragam Thanam Pallavi is a form of singing in Carnatic music which allows the musicians to improvise to a great extent. It is one of the most complete aspects of classical music, demonstrating the entire gamut of talents and the depth of knowledge of the musician. It incorporates raga alapana,...
s were considered cerebral. Additionally, she popularised the compositions of Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dāsa is one of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music and is widely regarded as the "father of Carnatic Music". Purandara Dasa addressed social issues in addition to worship in his compositions, a practice emulated by his younger contemporary, Kanaka Dasa...
(and other Dasas), and was responsible for popularizing his compositions Baarokrishnayya, Innu daya barade, among others. Her most famous disciples include Srividya
Srividya
Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed....
(her daughter), Sudha Raghunathan
Sudha Raghunathan
Sudha Raghunathan is a Carnatic music singer from South India. She was awarded a Padma Shri for excellence in singing. She was born in Bangalore and went to Good Shepherd Convent. She did higher education at Bangalore, Karnataka and obtained a Masters Degree in Economics.She started singing at...
, A. Kanyakumari, Charumathi Ramachandran
Charumathi Ramachandran
Charumathi Ramachandran is a Carnatic music singer.She is a disciple of M.L. Vasanthakumari. She was a gold medalist and stood first in music from the Madras University. She was the first carnatic vocalist to introduce Hindustani forms in her music.She is married to Trichur V. Ramachandran, who is...
and Meena Subramanian
Early life
MLV was born to a musical family. Her father, Kuthanur Ayya Swamy Iyer, was a noted musician while her mother, Lalithangi, was also a great musician. When Deshbandu Chitharanjan Das (1870–1925) died in 1925, Lalithangi came out with a beautiful song by way of tribute to his national spirit and patriotism. A rare gramophone record (made in England) of her glorious voice rendering this song is said to be in V.Sundaram's private possession.MLV's school education was in Madras, in a convent, where all was set to pursue a medical career until the great Carnatic musician G. N. Balasubramaniam
G. N. Balasubramaniam
G. N. Balasubramaniam , popularly known as GNB, was a legendary vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. He became the first superstar of Carnatic music, innovating the art through emphasis on laya control & reducing the gamakas which eventually made Carnatic music appeal to the lay and the learned...
came into her life. He became her guru. In her own words: My parents had rendered yeomen service to Carnatic music. They were mainly instrumental in popularising the compositions of Purandara Dasa in South India. They were not keen that I should enter the music field and gave me general education. But in the musical atmosphere of my house, I had ample opportunity of practicing vocal music. Once G N Balasubramaniam heard me sing and he prevailed upon my parents to place me under his tutelage. It was he who was responsible for the status I occupy in the music world today.
Learning Carnatic music
MLV was very privilleged to learn Carnatic music from G. N. BalasubramaniamG. N. Balasubramaniam
G. N. Balasubramaniam , popularly known as GNB, was a legendary vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. He became the first superstar of Carnatic music, innovating the art through emphasis on laya control & reducing the gamakas which eventually made Carnatic music appeal to the lay and the learned...
(GNB). She was also GNB's first disciple. Indira Menon said that GNB was a self-taught artiste, his racy style sparkling with brigas and nuances never heard before, revealed a new range of colours on the musician's palette. The brisk tempo unleashed by his powerful and pliable voice found many admirers and imitators among the younger generations, though it raised many an eyebrow among the senior vidwans. Was his music according to Sampradaya (tradition) or not, was the question that was frequently asked?' To answer, GNB was a genius, so much so that what might have seemed like a deviation from tradition was acceptable from him though it might not have been so from a lesser artiste. His personality, bold innovations and technical virtuosity became an inspiration for an entire generation of musicians. After GNB, speed and briga-laden music became the vogue to the extent that to be true to one's self and to sing according to one's vocal capacity required a great deal of courage.
Performing and recording career
In 1940, her mother Lalithangi gave a resplendent musical recital in Simla. MLV was then only 12 years old and made her debut by accompanying her mother. Two years later, MLV gave a solo recital in BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
. She also cut her first 78 rpm disc which many music lovers of that period recall vividly because it created a sensation. From then on she progressed in geometrical progression as a platform artiste and by 1950 she had established herself as a front-ranker. A learned music critic has said that MLV brought the struggle of women in the world of music to a successful culmination. Her music had more male characteristics than that of any other female musician.
Her own musical style and genius
MLV imbibed much of GNB's style, but did not make a fetish of speed and struck out on her own and evolved an inimitable style. Endowed with a fluid voice and rich imagination, the initials MLV could be an acronym for her Melody, Laya and Vidwat - the watchwords of her rare musical artistry that were an aural feast to both the lay and the cognoscenti. Her leisurely, explorative and adventurous manner of handling ragas deserves special mention.While MLV was known more for her cerebral style, rather than her emotional style, this was compensated by her rich and original manodharma. Similarly to GNB, she was a genius in her tricky, instantaneous brilliant manodharma. Indira Menon comments MLV did adopt her Guru's idea of a quick impressionistic sketch of the raga covering the two octaves at the start, but settled down to a reposeful elaboration, unfolding it gradually with her virtuosity in the form of BRIGA -CASCADES appearing only where necessary. She was careful not to carry to an excess what her versatile voice was capable of.
MLV's mastery over vocal techniques was comprehensive and complete. She could effortlessly render several difficult ragas, with her alapana and kalpana swaras suitably embellished with shruthi-bheda. Her listeners had the same ecstatic experience when she sang and more particularly when in a lightning manner she shifted gracefully from the melodic world of one raga in one pitch to another raga in another pitch. In this context one has to refer to raga combinations like Shanmukhapriya
Shanmukhapriya
Shanmukhapriya is a rāgam in Carnatic music . It is the 56th melakarta rāgam in the 72 melakarta rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Chāmaram in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music.Raganidhi by P. Subba Rao, Pub...
-Sankarabharanam
Dheerasankarabharanam
Dheerashankarābharanam , commonly known as Shankarābharanam, is a rāga in Carnatic music . It is the 29th Melakarta rāga in the 72 melakarta rāga system of Carnatic music....
, Bhairavi-Kamas, Abhogi
Abhogi
Abhogi is a raga in Carnatic music and has been adapted to Hindustani music. It is a pentatonic scale, an audava or owdava raga. It is a derived scale , as it does not have all the seven swaras...
-Valaji
Valaji
Valaji is a rāgam in Carnatic music . It is a pentatonic scale . It is a janya rāgam , as it does not have all the seven swaras . The equivalent of Valaji in Hindustani music is Kalāvati.Raganidhi by P. Subba Rao, Pub...
to illustrate this point.
Purandaradasa Tradition
Lalithangi, MLV's mother had a vast repertoire of Purandaradasa. She passed on this tradition to her daughter MLV. As a result, like T. BrindaT. Brinda
Thanjavur Brinda was one of the representatives of the Veenai Dhanammal school of Carnatic Music. She was primarily a vocalist, although she also played the Veenai. She is affectionately referred to as 'Brindamma', by her fans....
who brought Kshetrayya
Kshetrayya
Kshetrayya was a prolific Telugu poet and composer of Carnatic music. He lived in the area of Andhra Pradesh in South India. He composed a number of padams and keertanas, the prevalent formats of his time. He is credited with more than 4000 compositions, although only a handful have survived...
Padams to the public platform and M. S. Subbalakshmi who brought Annamacharya
Annamacharya
Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya was the official songmaster of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, and a Telugu composer who composed around 36000 keertana songs, many of which were in praise of Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the temple...
kriti
Kriti
-Structure:Kritis typically contain three parts#Pallavi. This is the equivalent of a refrain in Western music.#Anupallavi. The second verse, which is sometimes optional....
s to the public arena, MLV popularised the Devaranamas of Purandaradasa.
Sindhubhairavi
She popularised the composition 'Kalyana Gopalam', composed by Narayana TeerthaNarayana Teertha
Sri Narayana Teertha was a composer of Carnatic music.-Brief lifesketch:Narayana was born in South India in the region covered by the present-day Andhra Pradesh. He lived in Kaja near Mangalagiri in Guntur district. They belonged to Tallavajhula family. His birth name was Govinda Sastrulu...
, in raga Sindhubhairavi. She also popularised the composition 'Venkatachala Nilayam' by Purandaradasa in the same raga. Hindustani maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was generous in his praise for her music. Sudha Ragunathan mentions, ``MLV Amma has told me that it was Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saab who taught her the nuances of Sindhu Bhairavi in the Hindustani style."
Ragam Thanam Pallavi
MLV's forte was Ragam Tanam Pallavi where she not only maintained the great tradition brought to the stage by D. K. PattammalD. K. Pattammal
Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal was a prominent Carnatic musician and a playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. She along with her contemporaries M. S. Subbulakshmi and M. L. Vasanthakumari were popularly referred to as the Female trinity of Carnatic Music...
, but enriched it in her own unique way. A. Kanyakumari who had accompanied MLV on violin for almost two decades says, "MLV-akka had a sharp mind and good memory and I have never seen her practice a song or a ragam or for that matter a ragam-tanam-pallavi also before a concert." Sudha Ragunathan, a prime disciple of MLV, remarked that "In all my twelve years of learning under her, I had never seen Amma practising at home. But, to my great surprise, she would compose a Pallavi in the car on the way to the concert!"
Playback Singing
By 1946, MLV was also a playback singer. Her first big hit was in the 1951 film Manamagal, where she sang the song Ellam Inbamayam in Ragamalika, and Subramania Bharathiyar's evergreen composition, Chinnanchiru Kiliyae. In the 1960 film Raja Desingu, MLV also sang another Ragamalika, Parkadal Alaimele, which was well received, and later became popular in Bharatha Natyam recitals. In later years, MLV would also sing these song towards the end of her Carnatic musicCarnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
concerts, and today, many musicians often include them in their repertoire.
MLV was also known for singing Ayya Sami in the 1951 film, Or Iravu. This song was based on the song Gore Gore from the film Samadhi, which was in turn based on the Latin American song Chico Chico from Puerto Rico, from the film Cuban Pete. In the 1952 film Thayullam, MLV sang Konjum Purave which was based on the famous Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
song, Thandi Havayen.
Other songs MLV sang included Adisayam Vanathu Arivumayam, Senthamarai Kannanae, Vanna Tamizh and Adum Arul Jothi in the films Vikramadithan, Vairamalai, Sornakili and respectively. Incidentally, each of these songs contained the raga
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
Kalyani
Kalyani (raga)
Kalyan or Kalyani, originally called Yaman, is a melakarta rāga in the Carnatic music of South India, and is also an important raga in Hindustani music.-Kalyani in Carnatic music:...
and were also well-received.
MLV sang melodiously the Dasavatara song for Bhookailas
Bhookailas (1958 film)
Bhookailas is a mythological Telugu film directed by K. Shankar and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is an AVM Productions. The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka.-Plot:...
like Munneeta Pavalinchu Nagasayana, while Kamala Kumari dancing in a classical way.
Personality
As one of the top ranking platform artistes, MLV was noted for her charm, grace, warmth, self-restraint and humility. Her self-restraint as an artiste can be understood from her own words: Brigas in fast tempo should adhere to the sruthi and above all, true music must touch the listener's heart. MLV however maintained a philosophy: A concert is a daily test of the calibre of a musician. A slight lapse may let the musician down and a constant vigil is essential.Accompanists
Mridangam maestro Palghat Mani IyerPalghat Mani Iyer
Palghat T.S. Mani Iyer was one of the leading mridangists in the field of Carnatic music and the first mridangist to win the Sangeetha Kalanidhi andPadmabhushan awards....
, in a rare gesture, accompanied her in concerts. MLV helped others including Mannargudi Easwaran, Srimushnam Raja Rao, Seerkazhi J. Skandaprasad, Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam
Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam
Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam is a Mridangam musician from a family of traditional musicians in the Tanjore district of Tamilnadu, India. He is currently staying in Chennai.- Career :...
, R.Ramesh, Karaikudi Krishnamurthy, G. Harishankar (kanjira) and more, establishing them by encouraging them and giving them opportunities to accompany her in concerts.
Family
MLV got married to Late Kalaimamani Vikatam R.Krishnamurthy in the year 1951. They had a son, K.Shankarraman and late K.Srividya (notable actress in Indian films).Disciples
MLV taught her daughter K.Srividya, who at the age of 10 was ready to perform and sang very much like MLV. Srividya however, wanted to pursue a career in the film industry, and went on to become a notable actress in Indian films.MLV trained several other students, and many of them are the front-ranking musicians today. Some of the notable musicians who have studied under MLV include Sudha Ragunathan, A. Kanyakumari, Trichur V. Ramachandran
Trichur V. Ramachandran
Trichur V. Ramachandran is a Carnatic music vocalist.He was born in 1940 in Trichur, Kerala. He gave his first concert at the age of 14 and is a disciple of G. N. Balasubramaniam and later he underwent training under M L Vasanthakumari as part of an Indian government Cultural Scholarship...
, Yogam Santhanam, Charumathi Ramachandran
Charumathi Ramachandran
Charumathi Ramachandran is a Carnatic music singer.She is a disciple of M.L. Vasanthakumari. She was a gold medalist and stood first in music from the Madras University. She was the first carnatic vocalist to introduce Hindustani forms in her music.She is married to Trichur V. Ramachandran, who is...
, Vanaja Narayanan, T. M. Prabhavathi, Meena Subramaniam, Jayanthi Sridharan, Jayanthi Mohan, Rose Muralikrishnan and Bama Visveswaran. She also taught music to children at the Rishi Valley School
Rishi Valley School
Rishi Valley School is a boarding school in India, founded by the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti. It is located close to the town of Madanapalle, Krishnamurti's birthplace, in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Rishi Valley is a three hour drive from the city of Bangalore.- Founder's...
started by Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
.
Saraswathy Srinivasan is the first disciple of MLV till the late 1960s. After marriage also Saraswathy Srinivasan jointly with MLV gave some concerts.
Awards and titles
In 1976, MLV was honoured with a doctorate degree from Mysore University for her work with regards to Purandaradasa's contributions to music. MLV also received the third highest civilian honour from the Indian Government, "Padma BhushanPadma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
". In 1977, at age 49, MLV became the youngest woman to earn the award and title in Carnatic music
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
, Sangita Kalanidhi.
MLV was a front ranking artiste for more than 50 years. She died in 1990 at the age of 63. Beauty and sublimity were the cardinal characteristics of her music.
Playback Singer
Telugu Songs| Year | Film | Song | Music | Co-Singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Bhookailas Bhookailas Bhookailas is a 2007 Telugu film, starring Venu Madhav, Mumaith Khan, and Gowri Munjal. It is based on the real estate boom of Hyderabad.... |
1. Deva mahadeva 2. Munneeta pavalinchu Nagasayana |
Ghantasala Ghantasala Ghantasala can refer to:People* Ghantasala , or Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Telugu singer and composer* Ghantasala Balaramayya, Telugu film producer and directorPlaces* Ghantasala , a town in Andhra Pradesh in India... |
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Tamil Songs
| Year | Film | Song | Music | Co-Singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Raja Mukthi Raja Mukthi Raja Mukthi is a Tamil language film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar in the lead role. M. G. Ramachandran had done a suppoting role. The film was released on 9 October 1948.-Production:... |
1. kulakkodi thazhaikka 2. ArArO nI ArArO 3. ingum angum engum inbamE 4. enna Anandham 5. sandhOshamAi anbar varuvAradi |
C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
3. M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Mayavaram Krishnamurthy Thyagaraja Bhagavathar , also called M.K.T., was a Tamil film actor, producer and Carnatic music singer. He is considered to be one of the most successful Tamil film actors ever.... 4. M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Mayavaram Krishnamurthy Thyagaraja Bhagavathar , also called M.K.T., was a Tamil film actor, producer and Carnatic music singer. He is considered to be one of the most successful Tamil film actors ever.... 5. P. Bhanumathi |
| 1948 | Krishna Bakthi | rAdhA samedhA krishNA | ||
| 1949 | Nallathambi Nallathambi Nallathambi is a 1949 Tamil film starring and produced by N. S. Krishnan. The film's script was written by C. N. Annadurai . This film marked Annadurai's debut in Tamil films.-Production:... |
gAnalOlan madhanagOpalan | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu & C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
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| 1949 | Vazhkai | gOpAlanOdu nAn AduvEnE | R. Sudharsanam | |
| 1949 | Kanniyin Kadhali | puvi rAjA | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu & C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
Thiruchi Loganathan |
| 1950 | Manthiri Kumari Manthiri Kumari Manthiri Kumari is a 1950 Tamil film directed by Ellis R. Dungan and starring M. G. Ramachandran and M. N. Nambiar. The screen play was written by M. Karunanidhi based on an incident from the Tamil epic Kundalakesi. This was the last Tamil film directed by Dungan and is considered to be among the... |
1. isai kalaiyE 2. kadhal baliyAgi nIyum 3. AhAhAhA vAzhvilE 4. eNNum pozhuthil inbam 5. manampol vAzhvu peRuvOmE |
G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
5. Jikki Jikki Pillavalu Gajapathi Krishnaveni aka Jikki , was a popular film playback singer from South India. She sang over nearly 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Sinhala languages.-Early life:... |
| 1950 | Ezhai Padum Padu Ezhai Padum Padu Ezhai Padum Padu is a 1950 Tamil film directed by K Ramnoth. It was simultaneously released in Telugu as Beedala Patlu. It was an adaptation of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. The film was released on Deepavali day, 1950 and was a hit. For his memorable portrayal of Inspector Javert in this film,... |
1. yauvvanamE inba gItham 2. kaNNan mana nilaiyE |
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
| 1951 | Or Iravu Or Iravu Or Iravu is a 1951 Tamil film produced by AVM Productions. It was based on the play of the same name written by C. N. Annadurai .-Production:... |
ayyA sAmi AvOji sAmi | R. Sudarsanam | |
| 1951 | Manamagal | 1. ellAm inbamayam 2. chinnanchiru kiLiyE kaNNamma 3. pAviyinum padupAvi 4. thirantha kUttai |
C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
1. P. Leela P. Leela Porayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:... 2. V. N. Sundaram 3. V. N. Sundaram |
| 1951 | Rajambal | 1. ahaha manaiviyAvEn | M. S. Gnanamani | |
| 1952 | Thai Ullam | 1. konjum puRAvE 2. veLLai thAmaRai pUvil 3. kovil muzhuthum kaNden 4. kathaiyai keLadA |
G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1952 | Puratchi Veeran | kAraNam theriyAmal | ||
| 1952 | Panam | 1. ezhaiyin kOyilai nAdinEn 2. kudumbathin viLakku |
M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
1. G. K. Venkatesh |
| 1952 | Andhaman Kaidhi Andhaman Kaidhi Andhaman Kaidhi is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released in 1952.-Production:Based on a play by Ku. Sa... |
kAni nilam vEndum parAsakthi | T. Govindarajulu Naidu T. Govindarajulu Naidu T. Govindarajulu Naidu was an acclaimed music director in the olden days of the south indian film industry. He is senior to the other great music directors such as G. Ramanathan , S. V. Venkatraman and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. He composed music fror Tamil and Telugu movies.His family stayed in... |
C. S. Jayaraman C. S. Jayaraman C. S. Jayaraman was a playback singer who songs were featured in numerous Tamil films.-Discography:Desam Gnanam Kalvi - C. S. JayaDesam Gnanam Kalvi - C. S. Jaya-References:... |
| 1953 | Manithan | kuyilE unakku | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1953 | Naalvar | 1. vAanamIthilE 2. inbam koLLUuthE 3. mayilE 4. iruL sUzhntha vAzhvil oLi vIsum nilavE |
K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
1. Thiruchi Loganathan |
| 1953 | Manithanum Mirugamum | 1. inbakuyil kuralinimai 2. imayamalai chaaralilE |
T. Govindarajulu Naidu T. Govindarajulu Naidu T. Govindarajulu Naidu was an acclaimed music director in the olden days of the south indian film industry. He is senior to the other great music directors such as G. Ramanathan , S. V. Venkatraman and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. He composed music fror Tamil and Telugu movies.His family stayed in... |
1. A. M. Rajah A. M. Rajah Aemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early... |
| 1953 | Inspector | 1. vArAi manamOhanA 2. madhana singArA nI vA 3. mUdi irundha en vizhiyinul |
G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
1. V. N. Sundaram |
| 1953 | Anbu | 1. AdavarE nAttilE 2. isaipAdi |
T. R. Papa T. R. Papa Thiruthuraipoondi Radhakrishnan Pappa is a famous music director of Tamil, Telugu and Sinhalese movies. He was born in 1923 at Thiruthuraipoondi, Madras Presidency, British India.-Early life:... |
1. A. M. Rajah A. M. Rajah Aemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early... |
| 1953 | En Veedu Naa Illu Naa Illu is a 1953 Telugu film produced and directed by Chittor V. Nagaiah. The story is written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri... |
1. bUmiyilE oru 2. konjumozhi 3. rAma rAma indhitaka |
Chittor V. Nagaiah Chittor V. Nagaiah Chitturu Nagayya or Chittor V. Nagaiah birth name - Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya was an Indian actor, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer of Telugu film industry, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as ‘The... & A. Rama Rao |
1. Radha Jayalakshmi Radha Jayalakshmi Radha and Jayalakshmi popularly known as Radha Jayalakshmi , were Indian Carnatic music vocalist duo as well as playback singers in films in 1940s and 1950s, before they became music teachers. The person who does the playback singing is Jayalakshmi but was named as Radha Jayalakshmi in the cine field... 2. T. A. Mothi |
| 1953 | Kangal | inba vInaiyai mIttuthu | S. V. Venkatraman | |
| 1954 | Vairamalai | 1. vanjam idhO vAnjai idhO 2. kUvAmal kUvum kOkilam 3. unnai eNNUm podhE 4. senthAmaRai kaNNanE |
M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
1. Thiruchi Loganathan 2. Thiruchi Loganathan |
| 1954 | Ratha Kanneer Ratha Kanneer Ratha Kanneer is a 1954 Tamil drama film directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. The screenplay was written by Tiruvarur K. Thangaraj, and the film features M. R. Radha in the lead role. The film was produced by Perumal Mudaliar of National Pictures... |
1. kadhavai sAthadi 2. Alaiyin sanggE Ni UthAyO |
C. S. Jayaraman C. S. Jayaraman C. S. Jayaraman was a playback singer who songs were featured in numerous Tamil films.-Discography:Desam Gnanam Kalvi - C. S. JayaDesam Gnanam Kalvi - C. S. Jaya-References:... |
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| 1955 | Kaveri | manjal veyyil mAlaiyilE | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
C. S. Jayaraman C. S. Jayaraman C. S. Jayaraman was a playback singer who songs were featured in numerous Tamil films.-Discography:Desam Gnanam Kalvi - C. S. JayaDesam Gnanam Kalvi - C. S. Jaya-References:... |
| 1955 | Kaveri | manadhinilE nAn konda | M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
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| 1956 | Kannin Manigal | kaNNin maNiyE vA | S. V. Venkatraman | |
| 1956 | Kuladeivam | 1. thAyE yasodhA 2. vArAyO ennai pArAyo 3. Anum peNNum vAzvilE |
R. Sudharsanam | |
| 1956 | Madurai Veeran Madurai Veeran (1956 film) Madurai Veeran is a 1956 Tamil film directed by D. Yoganand, starring M. G. Ramachandran, P. Bhanumathi and Padmini. The film was released on 13 April 1956 and completed a 100-days-run at all the theatres it was screened at.-Production:... |
1. Adal kAnIrO 2. senthamizhA ezhunthu vArAyO |
G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1956 | Thaaikkuppin Thaaram Thaaikkuppin Thaaram Thaaikkuppin Thaaram is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released on 4 September 1956. It is most notable for Ramachandran using an older film as a flashback in the film. The story was a simple rural tale of love and valour.-Production:The movie was... |
nAdu sezhithida naaLum uzhaithida | K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
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| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles. The film was released in the 1957.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer:*Production Company: Uma Pictures*Director: P. Neelakantan... |
enthan uLLam koLLai koLLa vantha nIlI yArO | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1957 | Iru Sagodharigal | thAyE un seyalallavO | S. Rajeswara Rao S. Rajeswara Rao Salur Rajeswara Rao was a composer of musical scores for South Indian films for over half a century. He also sang, and played the harmonium.... |
P. Leela P. Leela Porayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:... |
| 1957 | Vanangamudi Vanangamudi Vanagamudi is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savithri in the lead role. The film was released in the year 1957.-Cast:* Sivaji Ganesan as Chithrasenan* Savithri as Devasundari* M. K. Radha as King* P. Kannamba as Mangalam... |
siramathil thigazhvathu...... vA vA vA valarmathiyE vA | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1957 | Karpukkarasi | 1. kaniyO pAgO kaRkaNdO 2. vizhiyOdu viLaiyAdum kalaichelvamE |
G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
1. P. B. Sreenivas 2. P. Leela P. Leela Porayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:... |
| 1959 | Mamiyar Mechiya Marumagal | 1. mOgana rangA ennai pAradA 2. kaNNA vA vA maNivaNNA vA vA 3. mythunaRE mythunaRe 4. viral mothiram..... inggE iruppathA 5. ilavu kAtha kiLipOl |
R. Sudharsanam | 1. Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.... 3. A. P. Komala A. P. Komala A. P. Komala was a South Indian playback singer. She has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages.-Filmography:These are some of the films where she was playback singer.-References:... |
| 1959 | Thanga Padhumai | varugiRAl unnai thEdi | M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi |
| 1959 | Kaveriyin Kanavan | vaNNatamizh sornakiLI | K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
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| 1959 | Kalyanikku Kalyanam | Anandham indRu Arambam | N. L. Ganasaraswathi | |
| 1960 | Parthiban Kanavu | 1. andhi mayanguthadi 2. vadiVerE thirusUlam thONdrum thONdrum |
Vedha | |
| 1960 | Meenda Sorgam | Adum arul jOthi | T. Chalapathy Rao | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.... |
| 1960 | Petra Manam | sindhanai seiyadA | S. Rajeswara Rao S. Rajeswara Rao Salur Rajeswara Rao was a composer of musical scores for South Indian films for over half a century. He also sang, and played the harmonium.... |
Sivaji Ganesan Sivaji Ganesan Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with... (dialogues) |
| 1960 | Mannadhi Mannan Mannadhi Mannan Mannadhi Mannan is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and Padmini in the lead roles. The film was released in the 1960.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer: M. Natesan*Production Company: Natesh Art Pictures*Director: M. Natesan... |
1. kalaiyOdu kalanthadhu uNmai 2. AdAtha manamum uNdO |
M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
2. T. M. Soundararajan |
| 1960 | Raja Bakthi Raja Bakthi Raja Bakthi is a 1960 Tamil historical fiction epic film written by V. C. Gopal Rathnam and directed by K. Vembu. The film starred Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala and P. Bhanumathi in the lead with T. S. Balaiah, Padmini, Pandari Bai, M. N. Nambiar, E. V. Saroja and Stunt Somu as the ensemble cast,... |
kaRka kasadara kaRRapin | T. Govindarajulu Naidu T. Govindarajulu Naidu T. Govindarajulu Naidu was an acclaimed music director in the olden days of the south indian film industry. He is senior to the other great music directors such as G. Ramanathan , S. V. Venkatraman and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. He composed music fror Tamil and Telugu movies.His family stayed in... |
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| 1960 | Raja Desingu Raja Desingu Raja Desingu is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released in the 1950s.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer: Letchumanan Chettiar, Krishna Films*Director: T. R. Raghunath*Music: G. Ramanathan... |
paaRkadal alai mElE | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1961 | Kongu Naatu Thangam | irunthum illathavarE | K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
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| 1962 | Vikramaadhithan Vikramaadhithan Vikramaadhithan is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released in the 1960s.-Cast:... |
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| 1965 | Magane Kel | kalai manggai uruvam kaNdu | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.... |
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| manasukkuLLE maraichu veikka mudiyalE | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.... |
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