Playback singer and actor Manika Vinayagam handed away in Chennai on Sunday. He was 78 years outdated. As per reviews, he handed away resulting from cardiac problems.
Vinayagam, who has sung about 15,000 folks and devotional songs, was the youngest son of Bharatanatyam guru Vazhuvoor B Ramaiah Pillai. He was the nephew of famend musician and singer CS Jayaraman, beneath whom he acquired formal coaching in singing. He began his profession as a playback singer by singing the funky duet ‘Kannukulla Gelathi’ from Vikram’s Dhill, which got here out in 2001. And he by no means regarded again. He has recorded round 800 movie songs in his profession span of 20 years.
Vinayagam additionally explored his expertise in performing. He made a notable debut as an actor with the 2003 romantic comedy Thiruda Thirudi. He performed the position of a father who’s in a state of everlasting despair over the affairs of his aimless and irresponsible son, performed by Dhanush. Later, he performed supporting characters in Perazhagan, Giri, Yutham Sei, Vettakaran to call a number of.
Many musicians have mourned Vinayagam’s dying. “Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of renowned singer, music director and actor Manika Vinayagam Sir. May his soul rest in peace,” tweeted standard singer KS Chitra.
Shri Manika Vinayagam, a well-liked playback singer and movie actor who has sung over 15,000 devotional songs, folks songs and over 800 movie songs, is saddened by the information of his passing (1) pic.twitter.com/rphWWbF67t
— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) December 26, 2021
Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of eminent singer, music director and actor Manika Vinayagam Sir. May his soul relaxation in peace.#Manika Vinayagam #Ok S Chitra pic.twitter.com/I9q8Kkvuln
— KS Chithra (@KSchithra) December 27, 2021
Manika Vinayagam sir isn’t any extra.. stunning information..she was an unbelievable musician and singer..thanks for the music sir pic.twitter.com/9sMsuMIlcR
— srinivas singer (@singersrinivas) December 26, 2021
Noted playback singer Manika Vinayagam has handed away pic.twitter.com/5GLoiMuEa9
— Manobala (@manobalam) December 26, 2021
Due to in poor health well being of late playback singer Mr. Valuvoor Manika Vinayagam is Honorable Chief Minister for his house @mkstalin He personally paid tribute by laying a wreath and supplied condolences to the household. pic.twitter.com/C87OgK3Awi
— CMOTamilnadu (@CMOTamilnadu) December 27, 2021
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin additionally took to Twitter and supplied his deepest condolences. He stated Vinayagam had nice admiration for Kalaignar Karunanidhi, the previous Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He additionally visited Vinayagam’s residence in Adyar to pay his final respects to the late singer.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
