Music director Ilayaraja arranged for press meet today, evening at 8.30 PM after being conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award.
This what Ilayaraja had to say to the media - "You all know that I have no interest in awards. I think the Central Government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is honouring Tamil Nadu and the people of Tamil Nadu with this award."
Wishes continue to pour in for 'Isai Gnani' Ilayaraja for being conferred with the second highest Civilian Indian award, Padma Vibhushan. Here is what actor Sivakumar and his son Suriya had to say about this recognition for our Maestro.
Sivakumar - "Padma Vibushan award gets escalated after being obtained by Maestro Ilayaraja. The emperor of music has dedicated all his life to creating empowering tunes. And it makes me immensely happy to hear that he has got this huge honour.”
Suriya's tweet reads as follows, "வாழ்க இசைஞானி .ஓங்குக அவர் புகழ் !!"
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