Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay express condolences over passing of composer Deva
In a statement on social media, CM Vijay said that Deva “captivated the hearts of the common people with his folk songs.”
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay have expressed their condolences over the passing of renowned Tamil film music composer Deva. The musician, aged 75, passed away on Saturday in Chennai. Governor Arlekar conveyed his deep condolences, stating that Deva's sweet compositions and unforgettable songs had carved a unique place in the Tamil film music world, an irreplaceable loss to the Tamil film industry and the music world.
Chief Minister Vijay expressed shock at the news and conveyed his condolences to Deva's family, friends, and colleagues in the film industry. Deva had composed music for over 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, and was also known for his folk songs.
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