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C. Ilaiyaraaja: India’s economy is continuously growing. The country, which has the world’s fifth largest economy, has seen economic viability, but caste discrimination is still rampant. This time Rajya Sabha MP Ilayaraja had to face caste discrimination.
People were stopped from entering the sanctum sanctorum of Andal temple in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu. Born in a Dalit family in Theni district of Tamil Nadu on June 3, 1943, Ilayaraja faced caste discrimination despite being a renowned musician not only in the country but also abroad.
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At the Andal temple in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, renowned musician and Rajya Sabha MP Ilaiyaraaja was stopped from entering the sanctum sanctorum by the temple priest, and then asked to leave the temple.
Composed of more than 7000 songs
Ilayaraja is world famous for his music. He has composed music for many films of the South Film Industry. Has composed more than 7000 songs. He has also done more than 20 thousand concerts. He is known as a musical genius. A recipient of the Centenary Award, Ilaiyaraaja was honored with five national awards in addition to the Padma Bhushan in 2010 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2019. Also honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2012. Gold Medalist in Classical Guitar from Trinity College of Music, London.
