The Centre on Thursday announced the list of Padma awardees for 2018. Bringing a joy to all the music lovers of South film industry, music maestro Ilayaraja has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award, the second highest civilian award in India. Congratulatory messages are pouring in for the maestro from celebs as well as fans both on social media and in person.
Ilayaraja has composed more than 6500 songs and provided film scores for more than 1000 films in his career spanning more than four decades. Among the numerous awards and honors he has been bestowed with, are 5 National Film Awards and the Padma Bhushan (awarded in 2010).
Established in 1954, Padma awards are announced on Republic Day every year. They are given in different fields and disciplines such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry.
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