{"id":2441460,"date":"2026-06-02T11:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2441460"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:05:48","slug":"ilaiyaraaja-celebrates-83rd-birthday-wishes-pour-in-from-tn-cm-vijay-kamal-haasan-and-other-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ilaiyaraaja-celebrates-83rd-birthday-wishes-pour-in-from-tn-cm-vijay-kamal-haasan-and-other-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Ilaiyaraaja Celebrates 83rd Birthday: Wishes Pour In from TN CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan, and Other Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ilaiyaraaja<\/a>, the renowned music composer, is marking his birthday on June 2, with heartfelt wishes coming in from various sectors of the film industry and political arenas. Although his actual birth date is June 3, the maestro chooses to celebrate a day earlier each year. On Tuesday, numerous notable figures, including the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam<\/a> and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Vijay<\/a>, along with politicians MK Stalin<\/a>, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Annamalai, paid homage to the music legend. Fans also took to social media to honor the composer’s extraordinary journey.<\/div>\n
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CM C Joseph Vijay Wishes Ilaiyaraaja on his birthday, See Tweet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TN CM Vijay conveyed a heartfelt message regarding Ilaiyaraaja’s journey from Pannaipuram in Theni district to becoming one of India’s most celebrated composers. Vijay commended the maestro’s accomplishments, including his groundbreaking presentation of Valiant, a Western classical symphony performed at London’s Eventim Apollo Theatre. This achievement made Ilaiyaraaja the first Asian composer to present a Western classical symphony at this esteemed venue. Vijay stated, “Hailing from the village of Pannaipuram in Theni district, he began his musical path with his brothers and entered the film industry through the movie Annakili. From that point, he reached numerous milestones, including creating a globally recognized symphony,” as noted in his tweet.<\/p>\n

Recently, Ilaiyaraaja’s YouTube channel featured a song from the 1988 film Ithu Engal Neethi, showcasing a young Vijay in a child artist role. The song’s lyrics, which reflect a young boy carrying the aspirations of a nation, have ignited discussions among fans, with many associating it with Vijay’s political journey through Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).<\/p>\n

Kamal Haasan hails composer’s legacy<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Kamal Haasan was among the first celebrities to send his wishes, having worked with Ilaiyaraaja on several iconic films over the years, including 16 Vayathinile, Nayakan, Raaja Paarvai, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Moondram Pirai, and Mahanadhi.<\/p>\n

The actor praised the composer’s enduring legacy, noting that his music will resonate for generations to come while wishing him a long and healthy life filled with melodies. The actor-politician also expressed hope that the composer’s music would continue to inspire future generations. Former Chief Minister MK Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, BJP leader Annamalai, and several others also conveyed their best wishes to the composer. Meanwhile, Premji Amaran, Ilaiyaraaja’s nephew, shared a photo with the caption “Happy Birthday King.”<\/p>\n

In response to the flood of affection, Ilaiyaraaja released a video message expressing his gratitude to everyone who reached out to him on his special day. He thanked MK Stalin, his fan clubs, and supporters from various districts who celebrated the occasion and made the day unforgettable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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