Ilayaraja is a name synonymous with the Indian music industry. The music genius recently won India’s National Award for the Best Background Score for Thaara Thappattai.

This musical genius has charmed the music lovers all over the world and is regarded as one of the finest music composers of all time.

He is a gold medalist in classical guitar from London’s Trinity College of Music

He has composed more than 6000 songs and provided film scores for more than 1000 films, particularly being acclaimed for his background scores.