Ilaiyaraaja Biography, Wiki:- Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film music composer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist. He is a famous music director who works in the Indian and Tamil film industry. He has also worked in several Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films and composed more than 7,000 songs. Ilaiyaraaja is also known as Gnanathesikan, Daniel Rajayya both are also his names. As of 2021, Ilaiyaraaja’s age is 78 Years. So in this article, you can read all the details of Ilaiyaraaja Biography, Wiki, Age, Wife, Songs, Photos & More.
Who is Ilaiyaraaja?
Ilaiyaraaja was born in a Dalit family in the Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. He learned music from Dhanraj Master and master changed his name to Raaja. When he got his movie, Tamil film producer Panchu Arunachalam added “Ilaiya” as a prefix in his name Raaja, and he named him “Ilaiyaraaja”.
Ilaiyaraaja Biography
Ilaiyaraaja was born on 2 June 1943 in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2021, He is 78 Years old. He belongs to a Dalit family. When he joined the school, his father changed his name to “Rajaiya” but his village called him “Raasayya”. He was also married to Jeeva and together they have three children. His wife Jeeva died on 31st October 2011. From childhood, he has an interest in Tamil folk music, so he joined a music group headed by his elder stepbrother Pavalar Varadarajan.
Ilaiyaraaja Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Wife
Real/Full Name | Gnanathesikan, Daniel Rajayya |
Profession/Occupation | Indian film music composer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist |
Nick Name | Ilaiyaraaja |
Famous For | Composing Music |
Age(as in 2020)Â | 78 Years |
Date Of Birth/Birthday | 2 June 1943Â |
Religion/Caste | Hindu |
Mother Tongue | Tamilian |
Zodiac/Sun Sign | Gemini |
Nationality | Indian |
Ethnicity | N/A |
Birth Place | Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Residence | Pannaipuram, Madurai District |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife Name | Jeeva (Died on 31st October 2011) |
Debut | As a Film Music director in ‘Annakili’ As a Music Composer in ‘Thenpandi Singam’ |
Ilaiyaraaja Wife, Children
Ilaiyaraaja was also married to Jeeva and together they have three children. His wife Jeeva died on 31st October 2011.
Ilaiyaraaja Age, Birthday
Ilaiyaraaja celebrates his birthday every year on 2 June. As of 2021, He is 78 Years old.
Ilaiyaraaja Career
He has composed more than 7000 songs. He has also performed in more than 20000 concerts. He has been awarded 5 national awards. He has also awarded with Padam Bhushan and Padam Bhushan.
Ilaiyaraaja Family
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FAQ About Ilaiyaraaja
Q.1 Who is Ilaiyaraaja?
Ans. Ilaiyaraaja is a music composer, singer, and songwriter. He is famous in the Tamil film industry.Â
Q.2 What is Ilaiyaraaja age now?
Ans. He was born on 2 June 1943. He is 7 8 years old.