Ilaiyaraaja birthday special! A timeless journey of the musical genius who redefined Indian soundscapes

Ilaiyaraaja, fondly known as “Isaignani,” is more than a musical genius, he’s a living legend who transformed Indian cinema’s soundscape. With a career spanning over four decades, he has given us melodies that are emotional, experimental, and eternal. His fusion of Indian classical music with Western orchestration changed the rules of film scoring. From rural folk rhythms to grand symphonic arrangements, he has explored every corner of music. On his birthday, we take a nostalgic journey through five defining facets of his unparalleled legacy.