Uma Ramanan, the renowned playback singer, passed away due to ill health on Wednesday, May 1. She was 69.
Uma Ramanan, known for her timeless compositions with Ilaiyaraaja, has passed away.
Uma Ramanan, the renowned playback singer, passed away due to ill health on Wednesday, May 1. She was 69.
Known for her remarkable contributions to Tamil music, she has a huge discography, through which she mesmerized audiences with over 6,000 live performances throughout her illustrious 35-year career. Her association with the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja was notable. Several of her unforgettable moments on stage were crafted through his musical compositions.
She began her musical journey with the song 바카라˜Mohanan Kannan Murali바카라™ (1977), a duet with A. V. Ramanan, who later became her husband. However, it was her breakthrough performance with Ilaiyaraaja바카라™s composition, 바카라˜Poongathave Thaal Thiravaai바카라™ (1980) that propelled her into the spotlight. This collaboration marked the onset of a prolific partnership between the two maestros, resulting in over 100 songs that continue to resonate with audiences across generations.
During her career, the carnatic singer showcased her versatile singing abilities, smoothly moving between different types of songs and emotions. Her beautiful performances of songs like 바카라˜Aanada Raagam바카라™ (1981), 바카라˜Sevvarrali Thotathilae바카라™ (1983), 바카라˜Ponn Maane바카라™ (1985), and 바카라˜Aagaya Vennilaave바카라™ (1990), among many others, deeply touched audiences, making her an unforgettable name in the Tamil industry.
Though she started off her career in the late 1970s, she continued to captivate audiences with her melodies and renditions into the 21st century, with the success of chart-topping hits like 바카라˜Kannum Kannumthan Serndhaachu바카라™ and 바카라˜Edhu Enna,바카라™ both of which released in 2005.
As the news of Uma Ramanan바카라™s passing spreads through the industry, tributes flow in from fans, and fellow artists, honouring her lasting impact in the music realm. Though she may no longer be with us physically, her melodies will ensure that she lives on forever in the hearts of music lovers.
She is survived her by her husband, A. V. Ramanan and their son, who바카라™s also a singer, Vignesh Ramanan.
Indeed, the world of Tamil cinema has lost an irreplaceable icon. May her soul rest in peace.