The legendary music director passed away at a private
hospital in Chennai after suffering from geriatric problem. Legendary music
director M S Viswanathan, who had scored music for over 1000 films, passed away
at his residence early this morning following illness. 88-year-old Viswanathan
was being treated at a private hospital in Chennai for geriatric problem. The
music director is survived by four sons and three daughters.
About MS Viswanathan He was born on 24 June 1928 in Elapulli
in Palghat district of Tamil Nadu. He had entered the film career as a child
artist starring as the Bala Murugan in the film Kannagi. He had composed music
for over 1700 films in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Some of his best films
include Sumaithaangi, Paasamalara, Aayirathil Oruvan, Server Sundaram and Enga
Veetu Pillai. He has the distinction of having worked with 4 chief ministers
from the film world. They are MG Ramachandran, NT Ramarao, M.Karunanidhi and
J.Jayalalithaa. Awards: Kalaimamani (A jewel for art) of Tamil Nadu Government
and several other prestigious music awards. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J
Jayalalithaa has conferred the Thirai Isai Chakravarthy (in Tamil means The
Emperor of Cine Music) title.
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