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'''M M | '''M M Dhandapani Desikar''' (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist, actor and composer.<ref name="Commune 2022 k075">{{cite web | last=Commune | first=The | title=MM Dhandapani Desikar: A Carnatic Music Doyen | website=The Commune | date=27 Aug 2022 | url=https://thecommunemag.com/mm-dhandappani-desikar-a-carnatic-music-doyen/ | access-date=31 Jul 2023}}</ref> | ||
'Isai Arasu' | 'Isai Arasu' Dhandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near [[Nannilam]] in [[Madras Presidency]]. He got training from Manicka Desikar and [[Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai]]. He was the son of Madurai Muthaiya Desikar and Pappammal. He gave his first performance in Tirumarugal. He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, [[Annamalai University]] for fifteen years. He acted in Tamil films including [[Nandanar]] which was produced by [[S. S. Vasan]]. | ||
Desikar is one of those singers who have performed full-fledged [[Tirukkural]] concerts.{{sfn|Rangan, ''The Hindu'', 19 March 2016}} | Desikar is one of those singers who have performed full-fledged [[Tirukkural]] concerts.{{sfn|Rangan, ''The Hindu'', 19 March 2016}} [[P. Muthukumaraswamy Sarma]] was a student of Desikar.<ref name="The Times of India 2019 q731">{{cite web | title=Disciple who popularized Desikar's legacy | website=The Times of India | date=2 Jul 2019 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/disciple-who-popularized-desikars-legacy/articleshow/70135065.cms | access-date=31 Jul 2023}}</ref> | ||
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"Thunbam Nergayil" (lyrics by [[Bharathidasan]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sriramv.com/2018/04/19/bharathidasan-dandapani-desigar-and-the-travancore-sisters/ |title=Bharathidasan, Dandapani Desigar and the Travancore Sisters |author=Sriram V |date=2018-04-19 |website=Madras Heritage and Carnatic Music |access-date=2023-01-11}}</ref> | |||
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081225010344/http://archives.chennaionline.com/musicnew/ThamizhSongs/2004/song13.asp M M Dandapani] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20081225010344/http://archives.chennaionline.com/musicnew/ThamizhSongs/2004/song13.asp M M Dandapani] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.saigan.com/heritage/music/garlandd.htm Profile of artists] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 14 February 2026
M M Dhandapani Desikar (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer.[1]
'Isai Arasu' Dhandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency. He got training from Manicka Desikar and Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. He was the son of Madurai Muthaiya Desikar and Pappammal. He gave his first performance in Tirumarugal. He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, Annamalai University for fifteen years. He acted in Tamil films including Nandanar which was produced by S. S. Vasan.
Desikar is one of those singers who have performed full-fledged Tirukkural concerts.[2] P. Muthukumaraswamy Sarma was a student of Desikar.[3]
Music[edit | edit source]
| Song | Raagam | Thalam |
|---|---|---|
|
Adiyenai kattu arulvai angayarkkanni |
Kambhoji | T/Triputa- |
| Akkamume tarum anbai arindidil | Kadaram | Adi |
|
"Thunbam Nergayil" (lyrics by Bharathidasan)[4] |
Desh | Adi |
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Film | Year | Role | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattinathar | 1937 | Pattinathar | Life story of Saint Pattinathar, the copy of this film is not available, except a small portion | ||
| Thayumanavar | 1938 | Thayumanavar | T. R. Sundaram | T. R. Sundaram | Life story of Thayumanavar |
| Manickavasagar | 1939 | Manickavasagar | T. R. Sundaram | V. S. M. Gopala Krishnaiyer | Life story of Saint Manickavasagar |
| Nandanar | 1942 | Nandanaar | Murugadasa | S.S.Vasan | A bhakti film playing the life of harijan saint Nandanar and immense hit. |
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Sangeetha Kalasikhamani, 1955 by The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai
Citations[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Commune, The (27 August 2022). "MM Dhandapani Desikar: A Carnatic Music Doyen". The Commune. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Rangan, The Hindu, 19 March 2016.
- ↑ "Disciple who popularized Desikar's legacy". The Times of India. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Sriram V (19 April 2018). "Bharathidasan, Dandapani Desigar and the Travancore Sisters". Madras Heritage and Carnatic Music. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
References[edit | edit source]
- Rangan, Baradwaj (19 March 2016). "A musical bridge across eras". The Hindu. Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Short profile
- M Dandapani Desikar
- M M Dandapani
- Profile of artists
- M. M. Dandapani Desikar's Compositions
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