Did AR Rahman worked with Ilayaraja?

Did AR Rahman worked with Ilayaraja?

It is a known fact that Rahman started off his career as a pianist in Ilaiyaraaja’s troupe. In fact, it is said that Rahman has worked in nearly 500 films with Ilaiyaraaja before he turned composer with Roja in 1992. Then, he played the keyboard for Ilaiyaraaja who sang Mandram Vantha Thendraluku song from Mouna Ragam.

Why did ilayaraja refuse National Award?

But the maestro did not go to Delhi to receive his award. According to a report in The Hindu, the renowned musician was upset with the fact that there were two awards for Best Music Direction. He questioned why there was an award for Best Music Direction – Background Score and one for Best Music Direction.

What is the history of Ilayaraja-Balachander split?

It all started from the split between K.Balachander (KB) and Ilayaraja (IR). During 80’s especially in the golden period of 86-90 IR used to be very busy and almost all the leading directors used the services of IR for the music and Re-recording (RR).

Why is Ilayaraja not attending Vairamuthu’s function?

Ilayaraja told that he cannot attend because Vairamuthu is also attending that function. Whatever may be the reason (even if Vairamuthu did the mistake), a few minutes of personal talk would have resolved the issue. At least in the Tamil movie industry, many a lyricists of the past and present have been of loose characters.

Is it true that Bharathiraja is the IR behind Vairamuthu?

IR is from a backward community whereas, Bharathiraja and Vairamuthu are from forward. Though they shared a single room for some time, there has been inequalities when had been there in the corner of his heart. It was IR behind VM for his first chance in films..

Can Tamil cinema get 1 million Vairamuthu’s?

Well, Tamil Cinema can get 1 million Vairamuthu’s BUT This World cannot get another Ilaiyaraaja. In short to compare Vairamuthu who is just an ordinary writer with a Mountain like Composer like Ilaiyaraaja is absolute foolishness.