Chennai, July 19: Acclaimed Tamil lyricist Vaali was cremated Friday at the Besant Nagar crematorium here.
He died Thursday following respiratory problems. He was 82. He is survived by his son Balaji.
On Friday, several members from the Tamil film fraternity paid their last respects to Vaali at his residence.
One of the Tamil cinema's most influential lyricists after Kannadasan, Vaali was born as T.S. Rangarajan. He rechristened himself to Vaali, since he was an ardent fan of artist Mali.
After years of struggle, he wrote his first song in 1958 in the film "Azhagarmalai Kallan", but it was the song "Odivadhu Pol Idai.
He died Thursday following respiratory problems. He was 82. He is survived by his son Balaji.
On Friday, several members from the Tamil film fraternity paid their last respects to Vaali at his residence.
One of the Tamil cinema's most influential lyricists after Kannadasan, Vaali was born as T.S. Rangarajan. He rechristened himself to Vaali, since he was an ardent fan of artist Mali.
After years of struggle, he wrote his first song in 1958 in the film "Azhagarmalai Kallan", but it was the song "Odivadhu Pol Idai.
- 7/19/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, July 18: Famous Tamil lyricist T.S. Rangarajan, popularly known as Vaali, passed away Thursday in a private hospital due to lung problem. He was 82.
He is survived by his son Balaji.
The funeral will take place here Friday, family members said.
An Iyengar Brahmin, Vaali has penned several memorable songs of different varieties --love duets, sad, philosophical and others. His famous songs include "Unnai nenachaen paatu paaduchaen Thangamae gnanathangamae...."
He equalled another illustrious lyricist late Kannadasan, who is considered as an all-time great in penning meaningful philosophical songs.
Vaali, who started writing in 1958, had penned more than 10,000 songs and worked with three generations.
He is survived by his son Balaji.
The funeral will take place here Friday, family members said.
An Iyengar Brahmin, Vaali has penned several memorable songs of different varieties --love duets, sad, philosophical and others. His famous songs include "Unnai nenachaen paatu paaduchaen Thangamae gnanathangamae...."
He equalled another illustrious lyricist late Kannadasan, who is considered as an all-time great in penning meaningful philosophical songs.
Vaali, who started writing in 1958, had penned more than 10,000 songs and worked with three generations.
- 7/18/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
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