Veteran Tamil Music Composer Deva Passes Away at 75
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Indian Express
Veteran music director Deva passed away at the age of 75 in Chennai on Saturday. Rising to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, he carved a unique identity alongside contemporaries like Maragathamani and Vidyasagar in an industry dominated by Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman. Deva is widely credited with bringing Chennai's north Madras gaana form into mainstream cinema. He also composed peppy background scores for Rajinikanth hits like Annamalai and Baashha, while crafting enduring melodies for films such as Aasai and Kadhal Kottai. Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed their condolences over his passing.
Why it matters
His death marks the end of an era for the Tamil film industry, where his distinct gaana beats and signature background scores defined the commercial soundscape for leading actors across generations.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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