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| name = M.S.Viswanathan | | name = M.S.Viswanathan | ||
| image = Msviswanathan.JPG | | image = Msviswanathan.JPG | ||
| birth_name = Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan | | birth_name = Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan | ||
| alias = M.S.V. Mellisai Mannar | | alias = M.S.V. Mellisai Mannar, Melody King, Thiraisai Chakravarthi, Isai Kadavul | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1928|06|24|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1928|06|24|df=y}} | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2015|07|14|1928|06|24|df=y}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|2015|07|14|1928|06|24|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = Elappully Village, Palghat Taluk, [[Malabar District]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] (modern-day [[Palakkad District]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]) | | birth_place = Elappully Village, Palghat Taluk, [[Malabar District]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] (modern-day [[Palakkad District]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]) | ||
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | | death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| parents = {{unbulleted list|Manayangath Subramanian|Manayangath Narayani}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/msv.asp |title=Mellisai Mannar M S Viswanathan |publisher=Lakshman Sruthi |access-date=13 March 2012}}</ref> | | parents = {{unbulleted list|Manayangath Subramanian|Manayangath Narayani}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/msv.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011204125/http://lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/msv.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 October 2007 |title=Mellisai Mannar M S Viswanathan |publisher=Lakshman Sruthi |access-date=13 March 2012}}</ref> | ||
| occupation = [[Film score]] composer; singer; actor; | | occupation = [[Film score]] composer; singer; actor; music director | ||
music director | | spouse = Yezhuvath Janaki | ||
| spouse = Yezhuvath Janaki | |||
| children = 7 | | children = 7 | ||
| years_active = 1940–2015 | | years_active = 1940–2015 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan''' (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as '''M.S.V.''', was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. | '''Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan''' (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as '''M.S.V.''', was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. Popularly known by the [[sobriquet]] ''Mellisai Mannar'' (King of Melody), he composed songs for more than 800 Indian films and various albums<ref name="msviswanathan">{{cite web|url=http://www.msviswanathan.com/|publisher=msviswanathan.com|title=M.S.Viswanathan – "Mellisai Mannar" ("The King of Light Music")|access-date=29 January 2017}}</ref><ref name="intoday">{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ms-viswanathan-msv-music-composer-tamil-film-music-jupiter-films/1/451137.html|publisher=indiatoday.intoday.in|title=Music composer MS Viswanathan passes away : Tamil Nadu, News - India Today|access-date=29 January 2017}}</ref> across languages primarily in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] films. He has also acted and sung in a few Tamil films.<ref name="oneindia1">{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/music-legend-msv-passes-away-1805908.html |title=Music legend M S Viswanathan passes away |publisher=oneindia.com |date=14 July 2015 |access-date=15 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/legendary-music-director-m-s-viswanathan-passes-away/20150714.htm |title=Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away |work=rediff.com |date=14 July 2015 |access-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu [[J Jayalalithaa]] conferred the ''Thirai Isai Chakravarthy'' (Tamil for "The Emperor of Cine Music") title on him in August 2012<ref name="chennaionline1">{{cite web |url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/cine-buzz/20124830094809/Amma-confers-title-of-Thiraiyisai-Chakravarthy-on-legendary-MSV.col |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927230705/http://chennaionline.com/movies/cine-buzz/20124830094809/Amma-confers-title-of-Thiraiyisai-Chakravarthy-on-legendary-MSV.col |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 September 2013 |title=Amma confers title of Thiraiyisai Chakravarthy on legendary MSV |publisher=ChennaiOnline |date=30 August 2012 }}</ref> and presented him with 60 gold coins and a new car.<ref name="newindianexpress1">{{cite web |url=http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article597851.ece |title=CM confers Thirai Isai Chakravarthy on MSV |work=The New Indian Express |date=30 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="indianexpress2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-padma-snub-jaya-says-one-day-centre-will-listen/995707/ |title=After Padma snub, Jaya says one day Centre will listen |work=The Indian Express |date=31 August 2012}}</ref> | ||
Viswanathan composed film music together with composer and violinist [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]] from the 1950s to 1965, as [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]<ref>{{Citation | last1 = Vamanan | title = Mellisai Mannargal Paattu Payanam }}</ref> for 100 Films. He independently composed for 700 films from 1965 to 2015. | Viswanathan composed film music together with composer and violinist [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]] from the 1950s to 1965, as [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]<ref>{{Citation | last1 = Vamanan | title = Mellisai Mannargal Paattu Payanam }}</ref> for 100 Films. He independently composed for 700 films from 1965 to 2015. | ||
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==Life== | ==Life== | ||
M S Viswanathan hailing from | M S Viswanathan hailing from a Malayali family was born on 24 June 1928 to Manayangath Subramanian and Narayaniammal in Elappully village in [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]], India (Then in [[Malabar district]], [[Madras province]], [[British India]]). His father died when Viswanathan was four years old, and his mother decided to kill him, his sister and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. He was saved at the last minute by his grandfather.<ref name="Hindu article in MSV"/><ref name="King of Light Music">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/south-indian-composer-mellisai-mannar-ms-viswanathan-dies/article1-1369033.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714112541/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/south-indian-composer-mellisai-mannar-ms-viswanathan-dies/article1-1369033.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 July 2015|title=#RIPMSV: King of Light Music MS Viswanathan dies|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=14 July 2015|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> His grandfather Krishnan Nair was a [[Prison warden|warden]] at the central jail of [[Kannur]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chennai/MSV-The-world-was-his-music/articleshow/48116685.cms|title = MSV: The world was his music | Chennai News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> After death of his father, his family moved from Palakkad to Kannur to stay with his jailor uncle.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/An-ode-to-the-master-of-experimentation/articleshow/48071137.cms|work=The Times of India|title=An ode to the master of experimentation |access-date=29 January 2017}}</ref> As a child, he sold refreshments in a movie theatre without any pay, so he could listen to the music in the films. He had a part in the film ''Kannagi'' produced by Jupiter Pictures.<ref name="Hindu article in MSV">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/veteran-music-composer-ms-viswanathan-dead/article7420180.ece|title=Veteran musician M.S. Viswanathan passes away|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 July 2015|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="Indiatoday1">{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ms-viswanathan-msv-music-composer-tamil-film-music-jupiter-films/1/451137.html|title=Music composer MS Viswanathan passes away|publisher=Indiatoday.in|date=14 July 2015|access-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
His primary education was at [[Pallikunnu]], Kannur. He would often play truant from school and stand outside the house of Neelakanta Bhagavathar, a local music teacher, and listen to his teaching other students. He learnt to play the harmonium, and Neelakanta Bhagavathar, who heard him play and sing on a Vijayadasami Day, was impressed and organised a three-hour concert at the Kannur town hall.<ref name="Hindu article in MSV"/> He later gave his first stage performance in [[Trivandrum]] at the age of 13.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131207020732/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/11/24231505/ms-viswanathan-cinema-history.html 'ஜுபிடர்' பட நிறுவனத்தில் 'ஆபீஸ் பாய்' வேலை பார்த்த எம்.எஸ்.விஸ்வநாதன்!], archived version retrieved 27 September 2014 {{in lang|ta}}</ref> He worked as an office boy for Jupiter Pictures in the 1940s, earning Rs 3 per month.<ref name="Hindu article in MSV" /> | His primary education was at [[Pallikunnu]], Kannur. He would often play truant from school and stand outside the house of Neelakanta Bhagavathar, a local music teacher, and listen to his teaching other students. He learnt to play the harmonium, and Neelakanta Bhagavathar, who heard him play and sing on a Vijayadasami Day, was impressed and organised a three-hour concert at the Kannur town hall.<ref name="Hindu article in MSV"/> He later gave his first stage performance in [[Trivandrum]] at the age of 13.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131207020732/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/11/24231505/ms-viswanathan-cinema-history.html 'ஜுபிடர்' பட நிறுவனத்தில் 'ஆபீஸ் பாய்' வேலை பார்த்த எம்.எஸ்.விஸ்வநாதன்!], archived version retrieved 27 September 2014 {{in lang|ta}}</ref> He worked as an office boy for Jupiter Pictures in the 1940s, earning Rs 3 per month.<ref name="Hindu article in MSV" /> | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Viswanathan had always wanted to be an actor and singer, but was not successful. He had a few small roles in stage dramas in the 1940s. The composer and violinist [[T. R. Papa]] met Viswanathan, took a liking to him and arranged a job for him as an errand boy for S. V. Venkatraman's musical troupe in 1942. In that company of musicians, Viswanathan realised that he had the inclination and the potential for composing music. He thereafter joined [[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] and at times assisted him. He then joined [[C. R. Subburaman]]'s musical troupe as a harmonium player. Here, he met [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]] and [[T. G. Lingappa]], the two leading violinists at that time.<ref name=sp>{{ | Viswanathan had always wanted to be an actor and singer, but was not successful. He had a few small roles in stage dramas in the 1940s. The composer and violinist [[T. R. Papa]] met Viswanathan, took a liking to him and arranged a job for him as an errand boy for S. V. Venkatraman's musical troupe in 1942. In that company of musicians, Viswanathan realised that he had the inclination and the potential for composing music. He thereafter joined [[S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]] and at times assisted him. He then joined [[C. R. Subburaman]]'s musical troupe as a harmonium player. Here, he met [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]] and [[T. G. Lingappa]], the two leading violinists at that time.<ref name="sp">{{Cite magazine |last=Ramachandran |first=T. M. |date=17 August 1963 |title=Kings of Light Melody |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.bengal.10689.12015/page/n383/mode/2up |magazine=[[Sport and Pastime]] |page=384 |access-date=27 June 2022}}</ref> T. G. Lingappa also became a renowned music composer on his own in the 1950s. | ||
===Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy=== | ===Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy=== | ||
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{{main|Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy}} | {{main|Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy}} | ||
In 1952, C. R. Subburaman died unexpectedly. Ramamoorthy and Viswanathan joined | In 1952, C. R. Subburaman died unexpectedly. Ramamoorthy and Viswanathan joined and completed the background music for the films Subburaman was working on, including ''[[Devadasu (1953 film)|Devadas]]'', ''[[Chandirani]]'' and ''[[Marumagal (1953 film)|Marumagal]]''. [[N. S. Krishnan]] knew them both fairly intimately and also their respective talents by then because of his close relationship with C.R.Subburaman, with whom he had worked earlier in several films.<ref name="sp" /> Meanwhile, Viswanathan also worked as the third composer for the film ''[[Genova (1953 film)|Genova]]'' where the other composers were M.S Gnanamani and T.K.Kalyanam.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131207020723/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/11/26224406/ms-viswanathan-cinema-history.html 'ஜெனோவா' படத்திற்கு எம்.எஸ்.வி. இசை அமைப்பு: முதலில் எதிர்த்த எம்.ஜி.ஆர்., பிறகு பாராட்டினார்], archived version retrieved 27 September 2014 {{in lang|ta}}</ref> M.G.Ramachandran, the hero of the film Genova, had reservations about the 'raw, young music director' but the reservations lasted only until he listened to the songs. M.G.Ramachandran instantly recognised the arrival of a genius and the relationship lasted until the end of his career as a hero in 1977.<ref name="Indiatoday1" /> Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy were asked to write the music for ''[[Panam (1952 film)|Panam]]'', a 1952 film produced by ''A. L. Seenivasan'' and directed by N. S. Krishnan. Later the duo was asked to do the background score for the film ''[[Ratha Kanneer]]'' by its music composer [[C. S. Jayaraman]].<ref name="sp" /> | ||
The duo composed music for over 100 films, and they worked together from 1952 to 1965.<ref name=netindian1>{{ | The duo composed music for over 100 films, and they worked together from 1952 to 1965.<ref name="netindian1">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=Well-known Tamil film music director M. S. Viswanathan passes away |url=http://netindian.in/news/2015/07/14/00034422/well-known-tamil-film-music-director-m-s-viswanathan-passes-away |access-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
On 16 June 1963 at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the title of ''Mellisai Mannar''(Kings of the Light Music).<ref>{{ | On 16 June 1963 at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the title of ''Mellisai Mannar''(Kings of the Light Music).<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 April 2013 |title=Veteran Tamil film music composer T K Ramamurthy is no more |work=The Indian Express |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/music-composer-t-k-ramamoorthy-dies-at-91/1103748/ |access-date=12 June 2013}}</ref> It was granted by [[Sivaji Ganesan]] at the Madras Triplicane Cultural Academy. The function was supported and facilitated by the Hindu Group of Publications, especially Mr. T. M. Ramachandran, Director [[C. V. Sridhar]] and Chitralaya Gopu.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} | ||
The duo parted in 1965 after release of ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Ayirathil Oruvan]]'' and since then they composed for films individually. After 29 years, they rejoined in 1995 for the Tamil film ''Engirundho Vanthan'' starring [[Sathyaraj]].<ref name=bowingaway>{{ | The duo parted in 1965 after release of ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Ayirathil Oruvan]]'' and since then they composed for films individually. After 29 years, they rejoined in 1995 for the Tamil film ''Engirundho Vanthan'' starring [[Sathyaraj]].<ref name="bowingaway">{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=8 November 2012 |title=Ninety, and bowing away! |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ninety-and-bowing-away/article4077596.ece |access-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
P. Susheela received her first National Award as Best Singer in 1969 for the song "Paal Polave" composed by MSV in the film Uyarndha Manidhan. Immediately after recording the song, MSV was so happy, he said to P. Susheela that she would be acclaimed as the Best Singer for the National Award for this song. | [[P. Susheela]] received her first National Award as Best Singer in 1969 for the song "Paal Polave" composed by MSV in the film Uyarndha Manidhan. Immediately after recording the song, MSV was so happy, he said to P. Susheela that she would be acclaimed as the Best Singer for the National Award for this song. | ||
The duo Viswanathan Ramamoorthy were awarded an honorary doctorate by the Sathyabama Deemed University in September 2006.<ref>{{ | The duo Viswanathan Ramamoorthy were awarded an honorary doctorate by the Sathyabama Deemed University in September 2006.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 September 2006 |title=Honorary doctorates for seven eminent personalities |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/04/stories/2006090414590500.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=6 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071203104123/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/04/stories/2006090414590500.htm |archive-date=3 December 2007}}</ref> | ||
[[J. Jayalalithaa]], the [[List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]], conferred the title ''Thirai Isai Chakravarthy'' (Emperors of the Cine Music) on Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy in August 2012<ref name="chennaionline1"/> and presented them with 60 gold coins and a new car.<ref name="newindianexpress1"/><ref name="indianexpress2"/> | [[J. Jayalalithaa]], the [[List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]], conferred the title ''Thirai Isai Chakravarthy'' (Emperors of the Cine Music) on Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy in August 2012<ref name="chennaionline1"/> and presented them with 60 gold coins and a new car.<ref name="newindianexpress1"/><ref name="indianexpress2"/> | ||
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===Independent music director=== | ===Independent music director=== | ||
M. S. Viswanathan began his solo career in 1965.<ref name="firstpost1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/from-classical-melodies-to-disco-generation-king-of-music-ms-vishwanathans-legend-will-live-on-2341412.html | M. S. Viswanathan began his solo career in 1965.<ref name="firstpost1">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=From classical melodies to disco generation: 'King of Music' MS Viswanathan's legend will live on |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/from-classical-melodies-to-disco-generation-king-of-music-ms-vishwanathans-legend-will-live-on-2341412.html |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> Viswanathan is known for having incorporated various genres of [[world music]] into Indian cinema music. He used elements such as humming and whistling in his songs, and blended new trends such as western music and disco with Indian classical tunes.<ref name="firstpost1" /><ref name="manoramaonline1">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=MSV: Master of melodies |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/msv-master-of-melodies-indian-cinema-music.html |access-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> Some of his films as solo music composer include ''Idhayakani'', ''Gallatta Kalyanam'', ''Chandrodhyam'', ''Kannan En Kadhalan'', ''Dheiva Magan'', ''Nimrundhu Nil'', ''Rickshakaran'', ''Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban'', and ''Urumai Kural''. M. S. Viswanathan also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} | ||
He also did playback singing, including 500 songs composed by himself and over 200 songs composed by music directors.<ref name=pluzcinema>{{ | He also did playback singing, including 500 songs composed by himself and over 200 songs composed by music directors.<ref name="pluzcinema">{{Cite web |title=MSV day be declared Music day |url=http://pluzcinema.com/news/kollywood/70181/msv-day-be-declared-music-day.htm |access-date=17 July 2015}}</ref> He performed songs such as Sollathan Ninaikiren, Inbathilum Thunbathilun Sirithidu Magaley, Yenakkoru Kaathalai Irukindral, Sangamam and Vidaikodu Engal Nadey.<ref name="therakyatpost">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=Composer M.S. Viswanathan, the doyen of Tamil music world dies |url=http://www.therakyatpost.com/world/2015/07/14/composer-m-s-viswanathan-the-doyen-of-tamil-music-world-dies/ |access-date=17 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
Viswanathan worked with many different film directors, including [[B. R. Panthulu]], [[S. S. Vasan]], [[B. S. Ranga]], and [[Krishnan–Panju]] in the 1950s, and in later decades with [[C. V. Sridhar]], [[A. Bhimsingh]], [[O. Madhavan|Madhavan]], [[T. R. Ramanna]], [[A. C. Trilogchander]], [[K. Shankar]], [[K. Balachander]], [[Muktha Srinivasan]], [[Chitralaya Gopu]], [[Cho Ramaswamy]], and [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]] from the 1960s. From the 1970s directors such as [[S. P. Muthuraman]], [[Major Sundarrajan]], [[Bhagyaraj]], [[D. Yoganand]], [[C. V. Rajendran]], [[P. Madhavan]], [[K. S. Prakash Rao]], [[Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]], and [[I. V. Sasi]] frequently worked with Viswanathan; later, in the 1980s and 1990s, new directors such as [[Visu]], [[T. S. B. K. Moulee|Mouli]], [[Komal Swaminathan]], and [[K. Raghunath]] collaborated with Viswanathan regularly. | Viswanathan worked with many different film directors, including [[B. R. Panthulu]], [[S. S. Vasan]], [[B. S. Ranga]], and [[Krishnan–Panju]] in the 1950s, and in later decades with [[C. V. Sridhar]], [[A. Bhimsingh]], [[O. Madhavan|Madhavan]], [[T. R. Ramanna]], [[A. C. Trilogchander]], [[K. Shankar]], [[K. Balachander]], [[Muktha Srinivasan]], [[Chitralaya Gopu]], [[Cho Ramaswamy]], and [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]] from the 1960s. From the 1970s directors such as [[S. P. Muthuraman]], [[Major Sundarrajan]], [[Bhagyaraj]], [[D. Yoganand]], [[C. V. Rajendran]], [[P. Madhavan]], [[K. S. Prakash Rao]], [[Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]], and [[I. V. Sasi]] frequently worked with Viswanathan; later, in the 1980s and 1990s, new directors such as [[Visu]], [[T. S. B. K. Moulee|Mouli]], [[Komal Swaminathan]], and [[K. Raghunath]] collaborated with Viswanathan regularly. | ||
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His notable musical works from 1980s to 1990s included - Polladhavan, Avan Aval Adhu, Billa, Mazhalai Pattalam, Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980), Antha Ezhu Natkal (1981), Kizhvanam Sivakkam (1981), Thaneer Thaneer (1981), Thillu Mullu (1981), Sathyam Sundaram (1981), Simla Special (1982), Pokkiri Raja (1982), Saranalayam (1983), Mridanga Chakravarthi (1983), Puyalkadantha Boomi (1984),Idanilangal (1985), Sugamana Ragangal, Vasantha Ragam (1986), Sattam Oru Vilayattu (1987),Samrat Ashok (1992),Manikantana Mahime (1993), Vetri Vinayagar (1996), Amma Ammayiamma (1998) | His notable musical works from 1980s to 1990s included - Polladhavan, Avan Aval Adhu, Billa, Mazhalai Pattalam, Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980), Antha Ezhu Natkal (1981), Kizhvanam Sivakkam (1981), Thaneer Thaneer (1981), Thillu Mullu (1981), Sathyam Sundaram (1981), Simla Special (1982), Pokkiri Raja (1982), Saranalayam (1983), Mridanga Chakravarthi (1983), Puyalkadantha Boomi (1984),Idanilangal (1985), Sugamana Ragangal, Vasantha Ragam (1986), Sattam Oru Vilayattu (1987),Samrat Ashok (1992),Manikantana Mahime (1993), Vetri Vinayagar (1996), Amma Ammayiamma (1998) | ||
M. S. Viswanathan went on to act in Tamil feature films after 1995, notably appearing in [[Kaadhal Mannan]] after being convinced to do so by actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and Director Saran while he also starred in Kamal Haasan's ''Kaathala Kaathala'' and Karthik's ''Rojavanam''. He also made appearances in other films and television series like Kalki, since 1995.<ref name=behindwoods1>{{ | M. S. Viswanathan went on to act in Tamil feature films after 1995, notably appearing in [[Kaadhal Mannan]] after being convinced to do so by actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and Director Saran while he also starred in Kamal Haasan's ''Kaathala Kaathala'' and Karthik's ''Rojavanam''. He also made appearances in other films and television series like Kalki, since 1995.<ref name="behindwoods1">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=Not only your music, even your performances will remain close to our hearts MSV sir. |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/list-of-ms-viswanathans-screen-appearance-in-tamil-movies.html |access-date=17 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
Since 1996, Viswanathan focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in Malayalam and Tamil TV reality shows. He collaborated with [[Ilaiyaraaja]] in 'Mella Thiranthathu Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth. He sang the song "Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae" for 2002 Tamil film "Kannathil Muthamittal" composed by A.R.Rahman.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ms-viswanathan-created-recurring-magic-in-tamil-film-music-a-r-rahman/article7424953.ece | Since 1996, Viswanathan focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in Malayalam and Tamil TV reality shows. He collaborated with [[Ilaiyaraaja]] in 'Mella Thiranthathu Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth. He sang the song "Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae" for 2002 Tamil film "Kannathil Muthamittal" composed by A.R.Rahman.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-07-15 |title=MSV created recurring magic in Tamil film music: A. R. Rahman |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ms-viswanathan-created-recurring-magic-in-tamil-film-music-a-r-rahman/article7424953.ece |access-date=2018-06-10 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Then in 2013 he sang for the film Neelam – the song called 'Alayae o Alayae' and it was recorded in the supervision of music composer [[Satish Chakravarthy]]. According to director [[Kumar G. Venkatesh]], this was the last song sung by M S V.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavan |first=Nikhil |date=2016-07-02 |title=MSV's last song |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/MSV%E2%80%99s-last-song/article14466911.ece |access-date=2018-06-10 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He in 2013 composed music for the film ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]'', with Yuvan Shankar Raja<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2012 |title=Thillu Mullu 2 with Yuvan & MSV's music |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/84969.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821154109/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/84969.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 August 2012 |publisher=Indiaglitz}}</ref> While M. S. Viswanathan composed the tunes in the 2013 [[Thillu Mullu]] film, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] orchestrated and recorded them.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nikhil Raghavan |date=1 June 2013 |title=Classic gets a new twist |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-cinema/classic-gets-a-new-twist/article4772131.ece}}</ref> He sang the song 'Saami Namba saami' penned by [[Snehan]] for the film "Mannar Valaikuda", composed by S.Siva Pragasam.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/the-legendary-msvs-juggernaut-continues-m-s-viswanathan-yuvan-shankar-raja-29-04-13.html The legendary MSV's juggernaut continues, M S Viswanathan, Yuvan Shankar Raja]. Behindwoods.com (29 April 2013).</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130928180306/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-30/news-interviews/38929561_1_film-singam-composer MSV in demand – Times Of India]. ''The Times of India''. (30 April 2013).</ref> | ||
Rajnikanth said in an interview about M. S. Viswanathan, "You will rarely find someone like MSV in any industry. He lived life like a selfless saint, free from jealousy and lies. He was behind the success of legends like MGR and Sivaji. If not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricists Vaali and Kannadasan wouldn't have tasted huge success."<ref name="india">{{ | Rajnikanth said in an interview about M. S. Viswanathan, "You will rarely find someone like MSV in any industry. He lived life like a selfless saint, free from jealousy and lies. He was behind the success of legends like MGR and Sivaji. If not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricists Vaali and Kannadasan wouldn't have tasted huge success."<ref name="india">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=MS Viswanathan was behind success of MGR, Sivaji: Rajinikanth |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/ms-viswanathan-was-behind-success-of-mgr-sivaji-rajinikanth_1629987.html |access-date=29 January 2017 |website=Zee News}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Discography== | ||
{{Main|M. S. Viswanathan discography}} | {{Main|M. S. Viswanathan discography}} | ||
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* Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie ''[[Vishwa Thulasi]]'' in 2005. | * Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie ''[[Vishwa Thulasi]]'' in 2005. | ||
* Isai Sangam honoured him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004. | * Isai Sangam honoured him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004. | ||
* [[Kalaimamani]] – A jewel for art – from State Govt of [[Tamil Nadu]] | * [[Kalaimamani]] – A jewel for art – from State Govt of [[Tamil Nadu]] 1970-71 | ||
* Seventh Kamukura Award – given by Kerala Cultural Ministry. | * Seventh Kamukura Award – given by Kerala Cultural Ministry. | ||
* 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra. | * 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra. | ||
* 2013 - [[Asiavision Awards]] - Lifetime Achievement Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/mammotty-kavya-madhavan-bag-asiavision-awards-2013-11-05-1.526962 |title=Mammotty, Kavya Madhavan bag Asiavision awards |author=VM Sathish |work=Emirates 24-7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060116/http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/mammotty-kavya-madhavan-bag-asiavision-awards-2013-11-05-1.526962 |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> | * 2013 - [[Asiavision Awards]] - Lifetime Achievement Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/mammotty-kavya-madhavan-bag-asiavision-awards-2013-11-05-1.526962 |title=Mammotty, Kavya Madhavan bag Asiavision awards |author=VM Sathish |work=Emirates 24-7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060116/http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/mammotty-kavya-madhavan-bag-asiavision-awards-2013-11-05-1.526962 |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> | ||
* 1968 - [[Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]] - [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece |title=TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years|newspaper=The Hindu |date=14 July 2017}}</ref> | * 1968 - [[Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]] - [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece |title=TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years|newspaper=The Hindu |date=14 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
* ''[[Nandi Award for Best Music Director]]'' for Naalaga | * ''[[Nandi Award for Best Music Director]]'' for [[Naalaga Endaro]] (1978)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref> | ||
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award]] - Kannadasan Award in 2002. | * [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award]] - Kannadasan Award in 2002. | ||
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] - ''[[Chandrakantham]]'', ''[[Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree]]'' in 1974 | * [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] - ''[[Chandrakantham]]'', ''[[Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree]]'' in 1974 | ||
* Gnana Kala Bharathi by Bharat Kalachar 1999 | |||
* Lifetime achievement award by Soorya Film and stage Association Kerala 2002 | |||
*Dr.Sivaji Ganesan Memorial award by Sivaji Prabhu Charitable trust 2005 | |||
*SICA Lifetime achievement award by SICA South India Cinematographers association 2008 | |||
* Isai Nayagan by Bharathi Abu Dhabi 2009 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.msvtimes.com/ M. S. Viswanathan's official website] | * [http://www.msvtimes.com/ M. S. Viswanathan's official website] | ||
* [http://www.mellisaimannar.in] | |||
* {{IMDb name|id=0530818|name=M. S. Viswanathan}} | * {{IMDb name|id=0530818|name=M. S. Viswanathan}} | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHpd3VMWb8#t=49 MSV as BalaMurugan in "Kannagi (1942)] See him at 00:20 and 00:45 | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHpd3VMWb8#t=49 MSV as BalaMurugan in "Kannagi (1942)] See him at 00:20 and 00:45 | ||
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Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. Popularly known by the sobriquet Mellisai Mannar (King of Melody), he composed songs for more than 800 Indian films and various albums[2][3] across languages primarily in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few Tamil films.[4][5] The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa conferred the Thirai Isai Chakravarthy (Tamil for "The Emperor of Cine Music") title on him in August 2012[6] and presented him with 60 gold coins and a new car.[7][8]
M.S.Viswanathan | |
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| Born | Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan 24 June 1928 Elappully Village, Palghat Taluk, Malabar District, Madras Presidency, British India (modern-day Palakkad District, Kerala, India) |
| Died | 14 July 2015 (aged 87) |
| Other names | M.S.V. Mellisai Mannar, Melody King, Thiraisai Chakravarthi, Isai Kadavul |
| Occupation | Film score composer; singer; actor; music director |
| Years active | 1940–2015 |
| Spouse(s) | Yezhuvath Janaki |
| Children | 7 |
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Viswanathan composed film music together with composer and violinist T. K. Ramamoorthy from the 1950s to 1965, as Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy[9] for 100 Films. He independently composed for 700 films from 1965 to 2015.
LifeEdit
M S Viswanathan hailing from a Malayali family was born on 24 June 1928 to Manayangath Subramanian and Narayaniammal in Elappully village in Palakkad, Kerala, India (Then in Malabar district, Madras province, British India). His father died when Viswanathan was four years old, and his mother decided to kill him, his sister and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. He was saved at the last minute by his grandfather.[10][11] His grandfather Krishnan Nair was a warden at the central jail of Kannur.[12] After death of his father, his family moved from Palakkad to Kannur to stay with his jailor uncle.[13] As a child, he sold refreshments in a movie theatre without any pay, so he could listen to the music in the films. He had a part in the film Kannagi produced by Jupiter Pictures.[10][14]
His primary education was at Pallikunnu, Kannur. He would often play truant from school and stand outside the house of Neelakanta Bhagavathar, a local music teacher, and listen to his teaching other students. He learnt to play the harmonium, and Neelakanta Bhagavathar, who heard him play and sing on a Vijayadasami Day, was impressed and organised a three-hour concert at the Kannur town hall.[10] He later gave his first stage performance in Trivandrum at the age of 13.[15] He worked as an office boy for Jupiter Pictures in the 1940s, earning Rs 3 per month.[10]
Viswanathan was married to Janaki and they have four sons and three daughters. His wife, Janaki, died on 14 May 2012.[16] She was 77 when she died.
He is known to have looked after his original Guru, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, when the latter fell into financial difficulties and then continued to look after his wife until her death.[citation needed]As a rare human approach, M. S. Viswanathan, looked after his friend J. P. Chandrababu, the great Comedian and Singer of Tamil films, when the latter fell into financial ruins. Chandrababu stayed the last few years of his life in the house of M. S. Viswanathan, and as per the request of Chandrababu, MSV arranged his last rites when he died in March 1974.
CareerEdit
Viswanathan had always wanted to be an actor and singer, but was not successful. He had a few small roles in stage dramas in the 1940s. The composer and violinist T. R. Papa met Viswanathan, took a liking to him and arranged a job for him as an errand boy for S. V. Venkatraman's musical troupe in 1942. In that company of musicians, Viswanathan realised that he had the inclination and the potential for composing music. He thereafter joined S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and at times assisted him. He then joined C. R. Subburaman's musical troupe as a harmonium player. Here, he met T. K. Ramamoorthy and T. G. Lingappa, the two leading violinists at that time.[17] T. G. Lingappa also became a renowned music composer on his own in the 1950s.
Viswanathan–RamamoorthyEdit
In 1952, C. R. Subburaman died unexpectedly. Ramamoorthy and Viswanathan joined and completed the background music for the films Subburaman was working on, including Devadas, Chandirani and Marumagal. N. S. Krishnan knew them both fairly intimately and also their respective talents by then because of his close relationship with C.R.Subburaman, with whom he had worked earlier in several films.[17] Meanwhile, Viswanathan also worked as the third composer for the film Genova where the other composers were M.S Gnanamani and T.K.Kalyanam.[18] M.G.Ramachandran, the hero of the film Genova, had reservations about the 'raw, young music director' but the reservations lasted only until he listened to the songs. M.G.Ramachandran instantly recognised the arrival of a genius and the relationship lasted until the end of his career as a hero in 1977.[14] Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy were asked to write the music for Panam, a 1952 film produced by A. L. Seenivasan and directed by N. S. Krishnan. Later the duo was asked to do the background score for the film Ratha Kanneer by its music composer C. S. Jayaraman.[17]
The duo composed music for over 100 films, and they worked together from 1952 to 1965.[19]
On 16 June 1963 at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the title of Mellisai Mannar(Kings of the Light Music).[20] It was granted by Sivaji Ganesan at the Madras Triplicane Cultural Academy. The function was supported and facilitated by the Hindu Group of Publications, especially Mr. T. M. Ramachandran, Director C. V. Sridhar and Chitralaya Gopu.[citation needed]
The duo parted in 1965 after release of Ayirathil Oruvan and since then they composed for films individually. After 29 years, they rejoined in 1995 for the Tamil film Engirundho Vanthan starring Sathyaraj.[21]
P. Susheela received her first National Award as Best Singer in 1969 for the song "Paal Polave" composed by MSV in the film Uyarndha Manidhan. Immediately after recording the song, MSV was so happy, he said to P. Susheela that she would be acclaimed as the Best Singer for the National Award for this song.
The duo Viswanathan Ramamoorthy were awarded an honorary doctorate by the Sathyabama Deemed University in September 2006.[22]
J. Jayalalithaa, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, conferred the title Thirai Isai Chakravarthy (Emperors of the Cine Music) on Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy in August 2012[6] and presented them with 60 gold coins and a new car.[7][8]
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy duo were the first musicians to arrange a stage performance of the film singers and live orchestra in India. Until then only traditional Carnatic music and Hindustani classical music was performed live in any function. This became a trend setter and paved the way not only for the birth of many musical troops, but also for knowing, understanding and learning about the western instruments among millions of Indians.
Independent music directorEdit
M. S. Viswanathan began his solo career in 1965.[23] Viswanathan is known for having incorporated various genres of world music into Indian cinema music. He used elements such as humming and whistling in his songs, and blended new trends such as western music and disco with Indian classical tunes.[23][24] Some of his films as solo music composer include Idhayakani, Gallatta Kalyanam, Chandrodhyam, Kannan En Kadhalan, Dheiva Magan, Nimrundhu Nil, Rickshakaran, Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban, and Urumai Kural. M. S. Viswanathan also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns.[citation needed]
He also did playback singing, including 500 songs composed by himself and over 200 songs composed by music directors.[25] He performed songs such as Sollathan Ninaikiren, Inbathilum Thunbathilun Sirithidu Magaley, Yenakkoru Kaathalai Irukindral, Sangamam and Vidaikodu Engal Nadey.[26]
Viswanathan worked with many different film directors, including B. R. Panthulu, S. S. Vasan, B. S. Ranga, and Krishnan–Panju in the 1950s, and in later decades with C. V. Sridhar, A. Bhimsingh, Madhavan, T. R. Ramanna, A. C. Trilogchander, K. Shankar, K. Balachander, Muktha Srinivasan, Chitralaya Gopu, Cho Ramaswamy, and K. S. Gopalakrishnan from the 1960s. From the 1970s directors such as S. P. Muthuraman, Major Sundarrajan, Bhagyaraj, D. Yoganand, C. V. Rajendran, P. Madhavan, K. S. Prakash Rao, Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, N. T. Rama Rao, and I. V. Sasi frequently worked with Viswanathan; later, in the 1980s and 1990s, new directors such as Visu, Mouli, Komal Swaminathan, and K. Raghunath collaborated with Viswanathan regularly.
He worked with a number of singers, both younger artists and more established ones, including P Leela, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan, and the Malayalam singer Jayachandran. He is also considered responsible for making singers like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, R. Balasaraswathi, S. Janaki, A. L. Raghavan, Sirkazhi Govindarajan and K. J. Yesudas popular names. He gave Swarnalatha her first job as a playback singer when she was 14 years old. MSV has given great life by giving opportunity and support for many musicians, lyricists, singers etc. Lyricist Vaali quoted in 1984, "Until I met Viswanathan Sir, I had no money to have any food. But from the moment I met Viswanathan Sir I had no time to have food".
His notable musical works from 1980s to 1990s included - Polladhavan, Avan Aval Adhu, Billa, Mazhalai Pattalam, Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980), Antha Ezhu Natkal (1981), Kizhvanam Sivakkam (1981), Thaneer Thaneer (1981), Thillu Mullu (1981), Sathyam Sundaram (1981), Simla Special (1982), Pokkiri Raja (1982), Saranalayam (1983), Mridanga Chakravarthi (1983), Puyalkadantha Boomi (1984),Idanilangal (1985), Sugamana Ragangal, Vasantha Ragam (1986), Sattam Oru Vilayattu (1987),Samrat Ashok (1992),Manikantana Mahime (1993), Vetri Vinayagar (1996), Amma Ammayiamma (1998)
M. S. Viswanathan went on to act in Tamil feature films after 1995, notably appearing in Kaadhal Mannan after being convinced to do so by actor Vivek and Director Saran while he also starred in Kamal Haasan's Kaathala Kaathala and Karthik's Rojavanam. He also made appearances in other films and television series like Kalki, since 1995.[27]
Since 1996, Viswanathan focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in Malayalam and Tamil TV reality shows. He collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja in 'Mella Thiranthathu Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth. He sang the song "Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae" for 2002 Tamil film "Kannathil Muthamittal" composed by A.R.Rahman.[28] Then in 2013 he sang for the film Neelam – the song called 'Alayae o Alayae' and it was recorded in the supervision of music composer Satish Chakravarthy. According to director Kumar G. Venkatesh, this was the last song sung by M S V.[29] He in 2013 composed music for the film Thillu Mullu, with Yuvan Shankar Raja[30] While M. S. Viswanathan composed the tunes in the 2013 Thillu Mullu film, Yuvan Shankar Raja orchestrated and recorded them.[31] He sang the song 'Saami Namba saami' penned by Snehan for the film "Mannar Valaikuda", composed by S.Siva Pragasam.[32][33]
Rajnikanth said in an interview about M. S. Viswanathan, "You will rarely find someone like MSV in any industry. He lived life like a selfless saint, free from jealousy and lies. He was behind the success of legends like MGR and Sivaji. If not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricists Vaali and Kannadasan wouldn't have tasted huge success."[34]
DiscographyEdit
DeathEdit
On 27 June 2015, Viswanathan was admitted to Fortis Malar hospital in Chennai with breathing difficulties.[35] He had been undergoing a treatment at the hospital for some time. He died at on 14 July 2015 due to age-related ailments,[36] three weeks after he had turned 87. He was cremated with full state honours at Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium.[37]
AwardsEdit
M. S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South[38]
- PBS Puraskar Award presented by Aruna Nithya Gopal Foundation awarded on 29 September 2013 at Ravindra Bharati[39]
- Honorary doctorate from Tirunelveli-based Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) on 3 January 2013[40]
- Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
- Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.[41]
- Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie Vishwa Thulasi in 2005.
- Isai Sangam honoured him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
- Kalaimamani – A jewel for art – from State Govt of Tamil Nadu 1970-71
- Seventh Kamukura Award – given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
- 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra.
- 2013 - Asiavision Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award[42]
- 1968 - Lakshmi Kalyanam - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director[43]
- Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Naalaga Endaro (1978)[44]
- Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award - Kannadasan Award in 2002.
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director - Chandrakantham, Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree in 1974
- Gnana Kala Bharathi by Bharat Kalachar 1999
- Lifetime achievement award by Soorya Film and stage Association Kerala 2002
- Dr.Sivaji Ganesan Memorial award by Sivaji Prabhu Charitable trust 2005
- SICA Lifetime achievement award by SICA South India Cinematographers association 2008
- Isai Nayagan by Bharathi Abu Dhabi 2009
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Mellisai Mannar M S Viswanathan". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "M.S.Viswanathan – "Mellisai Mannar" ("The King of Light Music")". msviswanathan.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ↑ "Music composer MS Viswanathan passes away : Tamil Nadu, News - India Today". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ↑ "Music legend M S Viswanathan passes away". oneindia.com. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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External linksEdit
- M. S. Viswanathan's official website
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- M. S. Viswanathan on IMDb
- MSV as BalaMurugan in "Kannagi (1942) See him at 00:20 and 00:45