Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the demise of veteran music composer Deva, describing his death as an irreparable loss to Tamil cinema.
In a condolence message, Vijay recalled how Deva, fondly known as Thenisai Thendral (the gentle breeze of sweet music), won the hearts of ordinary people through his folk songs and distinctive musical compositions.
Deva composed music for more than 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema. He also wrote and sang numerous folk songs, leaving a lasting impression on audiences across linguistic boundaries.
The Chief Minister noted that Deva had received several honours, including the prestigious Kalaimamani award, in recognition of his contribution to music. He said the composer’s musical journey and songs would remain part of film music history for generations to come.
Vijay conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Deva’s bereaved family, relatives, friends, colleagues in the film industry and music lovers mourning his death.
