Music maestro Ilayaraja is turning a year older today. The legendary musician is turning 78 and wishes are pouring in for him. From evergreen melodies to some soulful songs, Ilayaraja’s compositions have touched generations. The maestro has been entertaining us with his magical compositions over the past four decades and Malayalam cinema was blessed to have gotten a few compositions from him. Let’s take a look at a few Malayalam songs composed by the legend.

Marikkoodinullil

This beautiful composition by Ilayaraja is from the 1996 film ‘Kaalapani’. The song is a flashback to Govardhan’s (Mohanlal) beautiful life and his lover Parvathi (Tabu). Gireesh Puthenchery has penned the lyrics and KS Chithra and has crooned the song.

Chempoove Poove

Yet another magnificent song from ‘Kaalapani’. Ilayaraja blessed this romantic song with his composition. Gireesh Puthenchery has penned the lyrics. MG Sreekumar, and KS Chithra have crooned the song.

Aattirambile Kombile

Like the voice-over prior to the song, ‘Aattirambile Kombile’ will transport you immediately to Govardhan (Mohanlal) and Parvati’s (Tabu) love story. This song from ‘Kaalapani’ is penned by Gireesh Puthenchery. MG Sreekumar and KS Chithra have lent their voices to this duet.

Swapnangal Kannezhuthiya

The 2009 film ‘Bhagyadevatha’ also has some poetic compositions from Ilayaraja. Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma has penned the lyrics for this song. Sajan Joseph (Narain) is describing his lady love Daisy (Kaniha), in this song.

Mazhamekha Chelin

The veteran music composer has crafted the music for the 2010 release ‘Kadha Thudarunnu’. Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma wrote the lyrics to this song and was crooned by Vijay Yesudas, and Swetha Mohan

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