24-03-1922
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
25-05-2013
Legendary Tamil playback singer of Golden Age cinema. Dubbed voices for major Tamil actors including M.G. Ramachandran, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan.
Carnatic Music Training
Traditional training
Early trainingPlayback Singer
Tamil Film Industry
1940s-1980sCarnatic Vocalist
Concert Performances
Parallel CareerFilm Industry Entry (1940s)
Became leading playback singer of Golden Age Tamil cinema
Prolific Career (1950s-1980s)
Dubbed for major Tamil film heroes
Death at 91 (2013)
Legendary artist passed away in Chennai
Playback Singer Awards
Film Industry
MultipleCarnatic Music Recognition
Music Institutions
Multiple