Ilayaraja is a legendary Indian composer, singer, and songwriter known for his pioneering work in film music. Primarily active in South Indian cinema, especially Tamil films, he has composed music for over 1,000 films. Renowned for blending Indian classical music with Western orchestration, Ilayaraja is celebrated for his innovation, emotional depth, and technical mastery. He was the first Asian to compose a full symphony with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. Over his decades-long career, he has won numerous awards and continues to be regarded as one of the greatest composers in Indian music history.