To the standard three-charanam track, Ilaiyaraaja introduced preludes and interludes – and the film song was never the same again. Ever since his debut, Annakili (1976), Ilaiyaraaja revolutionised Tamil film music, bringing together a range of genres to produce classics that were both popular in their time as well as timeless.Īmong Ilaiyaraaja’s numerous contributions was the change he brought about in the structure of the Tamil film track. The Tamil film industry is celebrating 75 years of music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who was born on June 2, 1943. Watch: Man accidentally calls Remdesivir ‘Remo D’Souza’ while talking to media.‘Your English in Marathi accent is so sexy’: The popular video trend continues with a new version.The big news: Fresh curbs imposed in several states as Covid cases rise, and nine other top stories.How a Dawoodi Bohra from British India became a business icon in East Africa in early 20th century.Gardens in India have surprisingly ancient and sprawling roots.Covid-19: What the next few weeks will look like with the Omicron variant spreading worldwide.‘Minnal Murali’ review: Local superheroes go on a power trip.Hindutva leaders call for killing of Muslims at Haridwar and Delhi events.Open calls for the mass murder of Muslims are now an everyday affair in India.There’s a Bengal beyond the urban middle class of Kolkata.Sex in marriage: In libertarian societies, forcing anyone into sex is wrong, no matter why.Ex-CJI Venkatachalaiah’s prescription for India: ‘The cure for ills of democracy is more democracy’.