M. S. Viswanathan

M. S. Viswanathan

Infobox musical artist
Name = M.S.Viswanathan



Img_capt = M.S.Viswanathan
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan
Alias = MSV
Born = June 24, 1928
Died =
Origin = Kerala, India
Instrument = Vocals (playback singing), keyboard/harmonium/piano
Genre =
Occupation = Film score composer,
music director
Years_active = 1945 to present
Label = Mellisai Mannar
Associated_acts =
URL = http://www.msvtimes.com
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Past_members =
Notable_instruments = Harmonium

M. S. Viswanathan (b. June 24, 1928) (or M.S.V.), is a popular south Indian music director for five decades. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" (Tamil, for "The King of Light Music"). His major works are in Tamil and Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few films.

Biography

Viswanathan was born to Subramanian and Narayani Kutti (or Naanikutii), in Manayangath house (from which one of his initials is derived) in Ilappulli village in Kerala, India in 1928. He lost his father when he was four. He was saved by his grandfather when his mother decided to kill him and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. He sold foodstuff in a movie theater during his childhood and later learned music from Neelakanda Bhagavathar. He gave his first stage performance stage in Trivandrum, when he was 13 years old.

Of Malayalee origin, he settled as a prolific film music composer in the Tamil film industry. His first score is for the film Panam (1952). He dominated film music composing in the South Indian film industry during the 1960s and 1970s and composed scores for over 1000 films. His achievements range from introducing fresher melodies, style and orchestration approaches to incorporating various genres of what is now called world music into Indian cinema music. He sung over 500 of his own songs, as well as those of other music directors like V. Kumar, Shankar Ganesh, Ilayaraaja, Gangai Amaran, Deva and A. R. Rahman. He also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns. He also acted in many films and television series.

He often worked with the well-known Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan. In recent times, Viswanathan has focused on composing devotional music.

Awards

M.S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:
* Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
* Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.
* Madhavapeddi Satyam Award by Siva Foundation in 2005.
* Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie "Vishwa Thulasi" in 2005.
* Life Time Achievement Award by Sangam Kala group in 2004.
* Isai Sangam honored him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
*Kalaimamani - A jewel for art - from State Govt of Tamil Nadu
*Seventh Kamukura Award - given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
*WorldFest Houston (USA)
*People and Media describe him as "University of Music".
*Media gave him title "Mellisai Mannar" along with T.K. Rammoorthy, meaning "King of Light Music" or "Kind of melodies".
*'Sangeetha Saraswathi' title to be awarded by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra on June 25th, 2008 at a function at Chennai.

Filmography

Tamil Films

# Panam, 1952
# Sandirani, 1953
# Jenova, 1954
# Marumagal, 1954
# Pona Machhan Thirumbivanthan
# Sorga Vasal
# Sugam Engey
# Vairamalai
# Gulebagavali, 1955
# Jayagopi
# Neethibathi
# Porter Kandan
# Paasavalai, 1956
# Thenaliraman
# Baktha Markandeya, 1957
# Mahadevi
# Patthini Deivam
# Pudhaiyal
# Kudumba Gauravam, 1958
# Maalai Itta Mangai
# Pathi Bhakthi
# Petramaganai Vitra Annai
# Mamudhavalli, 1959
# Bagapirivinai
# Raja Malayasimhan
# Sivagangai Cheemai
# Thalai Kodutthan Thambi
# Thanga Padhumai, 1960
# Aalukku Oru Veedu
# Kavalai Illatha Manithan
# Mannadhi Mannan
# Ondru Pattal Undu Vazhavu
# Rathhinapuri Ilavarasi
# Baagiya Lakshmi, 1961
# Manappanndal
# Paalum Pazhamum
# Paasamalar
# Paavamannippu
# Aalayamani, 1962
# Bale Paandiya
# Bandha Pasam
# Katthiruntha Kangal
# Nenjil Oor Alayam
# Nichiya Thamboolam
# Paadha Kaanikkai
# Padithhal Mattum Podhuma
# Paarthal Pasi Theerum
# Paasam
# Policekaran Magal
# Senthamarai
# Sumaithaangi
# Thendral Veesum
# Veerathirumagan
# Aanandha Jothi, 1963
# Idhayathil Nee
# Idhu Satthiyam
# Karpagam
# Maniyosai
# Nenjam Marappadhillai
# Paar Magale Paar
# Panathottam
# Periya Idatthu Pen
# Aandavan Kattalai, 1964
# Deivathaai
# Enkadamai
# Kaikoduttha Deivam
# Kalaikoyil
# Karnan
# Karuppu Panam
# Kathalikka Neramillai
# Pacchai Vilakku
# Padagotti
# Panakkara Kudumbam
# Pudiya Paravai
# Server Sundaram
# Vazhkai Vazhvadarke
# Aanandhi, 1965
# Aayiratthil Oruvan
# Enga Veettu Pillai
# Hello Mr. Zamindar
# Kalangarai Villakkam
# Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
# Magane Kel
# Nee
# Neelavanam
# Panam Padaithavan
# Panjavarnakkili
# Pazhani
# Poojaikku Vandha Malar
# Santhi
# Vaazhkai Padagu
# Vennira Aadai
# Anbe Vaa, 1966
# Chandrodayam
# Chitthi
# Engapappa
# Gowrikalyanam
# Kodimalar
# Kumarippen
# Motor Sundaram Pillai
# Naan Aanai Ittal
# Nadodi
# Namma Veethu Lakshmi
# Parakkum Pavai
# Petralthan Pillaiya
# Ramu
# Thattungal Thirakkapadum
# Anubhavam Pudumai, 1967
# Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi
# Bama Vijayam
# Bhavani
# Iru Malargal
# Kavalkaran
# Nenjirukkumvarai
# Ooty Varai Oravu
# Pen Endral Pen
# Selvamagal
# Thangai
# Anbu Vazhi, 1968
# En Thambi
# Enga Oor Raja
# Galatta Kalyanam
# Kallum Kaniyagum
# Kanavan
# Kannan En Kadhalan
# Kudi Irundha Koil
# Kuzhandhaikkaga
# Lakshmi Kalyanam
# Neeyum Naanum
# Nimirndhunil
# Oli Vilakku
# Pudhiya Bhoomi
# Ragasiya Police 115
# Thaamarai Nenjam
# Vuyarntha Manithan
# Vuyira Manama
# Anbalippu, 1969
# Annaiyum Pithavum
# Atthai Maga
# Deivamagan
# Kanne Pappa
# Kannippen
# Namnadu
# Nil Gavani Kadhali
# Odum Nadhi
# Paalkudam
# Poova Thalaiya
# Saanthi Nilayam
# Sivandha Mann
# Thirudan
# Edhir Kalam, 1970
# Enga Mama
# Engal Thangam
# Enginrundho Vandhal
# Kaaviyathlaivi
# Maalathi
# Namma Kuzhandaigal
# Nilave Nee Satchi
# Paadhukappu
# Raaman Etthanai Ramanadi
# Sorgam
# Thedivandha Mappillai
# Veetukku Veedu
# Anbukkor Annan, 1971
# Avalukendru Oor Manam
# Babu
# Iru Dhuruvam
# Kumarikottam
# Mugmadhu Bin Thuklak
# Meendum Vazhven
# Moondru Deivangal
# Naangu Suvargal
# Neerum Neruppum
# Oru Thaai Makkal
# Praptham
# Punnagai
# Rikshawkaran
# Savale Samali
# Soodhattam
# Sudarum Sooravaliyum
# Sumathi En Sundari
# Thangaikkaga
# Thenum Paalum
# Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
# Veettuku Oru Pillai
# Aasirvadham, 1972
# Dharmam Engey
# Dikku Theriyadha Kattil
# Enna Mudalali Sowkiyama
# Gnana Oli
# Idho Enthan Deivam
# Kanna Nalama
# Kasedan Kadavulada
# Mister Sampath
# Nawab Naarkali
# Needhi
# Pattikkada Pattanama
# Pillaiyo Pillai
# Raja
# Raaman Thedia Seethai
# Sange Muzhangu
# Thangadurai
# Thavapudhalvan
# Alaigal, 1973
# Bagdad Perazhagi
# Bharatha Vilas
# Engal Thai
# Ganga Gowri
# Gauravam
# Manidharil Manikkam
# Manippayal
# Nalla Mudivu
# Paasa Deepam
# Ponoonjal
# Pookkari
# Rajapart Rangadurai
# School Master
# Sollatthan Ninaikiren
# Sondham
# Suriya Gandhi
# Thalaiprasavam
# Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
# Vaayadi
# Akkaraipachhai, 1974
# Anbai Thedi
# Atthaiya Mamiya
# Aval Oru Thodarkathai
# Dheerga Sumangali
# En Magan
# Engal Kula Deivam
# Kanmani Raja
# Magalukkaga
# Manikka Thottil
# Naan Avanillai
# Netru Indru Naalai
# Panatthukkaga
# Pen Ondru Kanden
# Roshakkari
# Samayalkaran
# Sirithu Vazhavendum
# Sivakamiyin Selvan
# Thaai
# Thaai Pirandhal
# Thanga Padakkam
# Thirudi
# Thirumangalyam
# Urimaikural
# Aboorva Ragangal, 1975
# Amudha
# Anaya Vilakku
# Anbe Aaruyire
# Avanthan Manithan
# Dr. Siva
# Idhyakkani
# Mannavan Vandhanadi
# Naalai Namadhe
# Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
# Paattum Bharathamum
# Thaai Veetu Seedhanam
# Vaira Nenjam
# Vazhndhu Kattugiren
# Akka, 1976
# Chitra Pournami
# Grihapravesam
# Idhaya Malar
# Lalitha
# Magarasi Vazhga
# Manmada Leela
# Mayor Meenatchi
# Moondru Mudichu
# Mutthana Mutthallavo
# Needhikku Thalai Vanangu
# Neeyindri Naanillai
# O Manju
# Oorukku Uzhaippavan
# Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
# Payanam
# Perum Pughazhum
# Rojavin Raja
# Sandhadhi
# Thunivey Thunai
# Unakkaga Naan
# Ungalil Orutthi
# Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna
# Uzhaikkum Karangal
# Vazahvu En Pakkam
# Veeduvarai Uravu
# Aaru Pushpangal, 1977
# Annan Oru Kovil
# Avan Oru Sarithhiram
# Avargal
# Deviyin Thirumanam
# Ellam Avale
# Enna Thavam Seidhen
# Gas Light Mangamma
# Ilaya Thalaimurai
# Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga
# Meenava Nanban
# Naam Pirandha Mann
# Nee Vazhavendum
# Pattina Pravesam
# Pennai Solli Kutramillai
# Perumaikkuriyaval
# Punidha Anthoniar
# Punniyam Seidaval
# Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
# Thani Kudithhanam
# Aayiram Jenmangal, 1978
# Agni Pravesam
# Andaman Kadali
# Aval Thandha Uravu
# En Kelvikkenna Badhil
# Ennai Pol Oruvan
# Ganga Yamuna Kaveri
# General Chakkaravarthi
# Ilayarani Rajalatchumi
# Iraivan Kodutha Varam
# Justice Gopinath
# Kungumam Kadai Solgiradhu
# Maduraiyai Meetta Sundarapandian
# Nizhal Nijamagiradhu
# Oru Nadigai Nadagam Paarkiral
# Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam
# Pilot Premnath
# Punniya Bhoomi
# Rudra Thandavam
# Sankar Salim Saiman
# Seer Varisai
# Taxi Driver
# Thanga Rangan
# Vandikaran Magan
# Vannakathhukuriya Kadaliye
# Varuvan Vadivelan
# Vayasupponnu
# Aadu Paambe, 1979
# Aasaikku Vayasillai
# Chellakkili
# Chittira Chevvanam
# Disai Mariya Paravaigal
# Imayam
# Kama Sasthiram
# Kizhakkum Merkum Sandikkindrana
# Kuppathu Raja
# Maayandi
# Mahalakshmi
# Mangalavadhhiyam
# Needhikkumun Neeya Naana
# Neela Malargal
# Neelakkadalin Orrathile
# Ninaithale Inikkum
# Noolveli
# Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi
# Porter Ponnusami
# Sivappukal Mookuthhi
# Sri Ramajayam
# Suprabatham
# Thirisoolam
# Velli Radham
# Avan Aval Adhu, 1980
# Azhaithhal Varuven
# Bama Rukmani
# Billa
# Bombai Mail
# Deiveegaragangal
# Dharmaraja
# Engal Vadhhiyar
# Geetha Oru Shenbagappoo
# Ivargal Vidhhiyasamanavargal
# Mazhalai Pattalam
# Megathukkum Dagam Vundu
# Oru Kai Osai
# Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu
# Polladhavan
# Rattha Pasam
# Savithri
# Sujatha
# Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu
# Viswaroopam
# 47 Natkal, 1981
# Amarakaviyam
# Anbulla Atthan
# Andha Ezhu Natkal
# Arumbugal
# Deiva Thirumanangal
# Devi Dharisanam
# Enga Oor Kannagi
# Kalthoon
# Keezhvaanam Sivakkum
# Kudumbam Oru Kadhambam
# Kulakozhundhu
# Lorry Driver Rajakannu
# Maadi Veetu Eazhai
# Mohana Punnagai
# Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru
# Pattam Padavi
# Rani
# Raanuva Veeran
# Satthiya Sundaram
# Saval
# Thanneer Thanneer
# Thee
# Thillu Mullu
# Thiruppangal
# Agni Satchi, 1982
# Anu
# Deviyin Thiruvilayadal
# Erattai Manidhan
# Garuda Sowkiyama
# Hitler Vumanath
# Kanmani Poonga
# Manal Kayiru
# Murai Ponnu
# Naan Kudhitthukonde Iruppen
# Oorukku Oru Pillai
# Oru Varisu Vuruvagiradhu
# Paritchaikku Neramachu
# Pokkiri Raja
# Sangili
# Simla Special
# Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham
# Theerpu
# Thiyagi
# Thunaivi
# Vaa Kanna Vaa
# Vadai Malai
# Vasanthathil Oor Nal
# Brammacharigal, 1983
# Dowry Kalyanam
# Idhu Engga Naad
# Mridhanga Chakkravarthi
# Naalu Perukku Nandri
# Ore Indiya Kanavu
# Poikkal Kudhirai
# Police Police
# Sandhippu
# Saranalayam
# Silk Silk Silk
# Sivappu Sooriyan
# Sumangali
# Thambadhigal
# Unmaigal
# Yamirukka Bayamen
# Yuddha Kaandam
# Aalaya Deepam, 1984
# Iru Medaigal
# Nenjatthai Alli Thaa
# Puyal Kadandha Boomi
# Raja Thandhiram
# Raja Veetu Kannukutti
# Saritthira Nayagan
# Sirai
# Siranjeevi
# Tharasu
# Thiruppam
# Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye, 1985
# Aval Sumangalidhan
# Erimalai
# Janani
# Mookkanankayiru
# Navagraha Nayaki
# Nermai
# Partha Gyabagam Illaiyo
# Sugamana Raagangal
# Unnai Vidamatten
# Aval Oru Thamizhachi, 1986
# Deiva Magal
# Jeeva Nadhi
# Kanne Kaniyamudhe
# Manakannakku
# Meendum Pallavi
# Mella Thirandhathu Kadavu
# Nambinar Keduvadhillai
# Nilave Malare
# Sivappu Malargal
# Vasantha Raagam
# Elangeswaran, 1987
# Kaalam Marudhu
# Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamaam
# Kootu Puzhukkal
# Mupperum Deviyar
# Needhikku Dhandanai
# Neram Nallayirukku
# Sattam Oru Vilayattu
# Thaali Dhanam
# Valayal Chattham
# Velundu Vinai Illai
# Oomaithurai, 1988
# Sudandhira Nattin Adimaigal
# Thannga Kalasam
# Thappu Kanakku
# Dravidan, 1989
# En Arumai Manaivi
# Meenatchi Thiruvilayadal
# Raja Nadai
# Rasatthi Kalyanam
# Varam
# Eerikarai Poongaatre, 1990
# Silambu
# Gnanaparavai, 1991
# Irumbu Pookkal
# Jodi Sendhachhu, 1992
# Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
# Senthamizhpattu
# Dhool Parakkudhu, 1993
# Patthinippen
# Senthamizh Selvan, 1994
# Engirundho Vandhan, 1995
# Manikandan Mahimai
# Vetri Vinayagar, 1996
# Om Saravana Bhava, 1997
# Vishwa Thulasi, 2004
# Kaalam Badil Sollum
# Mamiyar Vijayam
# Ilakkiya Solai

Telugu Films

# Manase Mandiram (Remake Of Nenjil Oru Alayam)
# Praja Rajyam
# Santhosham
# Tenali Raman
# Baktha Markandeya
# Maa Gopi
# Raja Malayasimhan
# Intiki Deepam Illale
# Aasha Jeevulu
# Ammai Kaarisi
# Premalu Pellillu
# Anthuleni Kadha
# Chilakamma Chepindhi
# Idhi Kadha Kaadhu
# Agali Rajyam
# Tholi Koodi Kuusindhi
# 47 Rojulu
# Maanasa Veena
# Simha Baludu
# Chatte Kaladi Chattaiya
# Samrat Asoka
# Triloka Sundari
# Maro Charithra
# Ramu
# Mahadevi

Malayalam Films

# Janova
# Lanka Dahanam
# Manthrakodi
# Pani Theeratha Veedu
# Jesus
# Divya Darsanam
# Chandrakaantham
# Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
# Babu Mon
# Ullasayathra
# Dharma Kshethre Kurukshethre
# Aval Oru Thudarkadha
# Panchami
# Ajayanum Vijayanum
# Yakshaganam
# Themmadi Velappan
# Rajayogam
# Ayiram Janmangal
# Kuttavum Sikshayum
# Hridayame Saakshi
# Ormakal Marikkumo
# Akshaya Pathram
# Rathi Manmadhan
# Amme Anupame
# Parivarthanam
# Sangamam
# Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar
# Madhurikkunna Rathri
# Randu Penkuttikal
# Sundarimarude Swapnangal
# Muhammadum Musthafayum
# Velluvili
# Snehathinte Mukhangal
# Itha Oru Manushyan
# Randilonnu
# Viswa Roopam
# Iniyum Kanam
# Indra Dhanussu
# Simhasanam
# Pathivrtha
# Venalil Oru Mazha
# Vadaka Veedu
# Oru Ragam Pala Thalam
# Jeevitham Oru Ganam
# Manikoya Kurup
# Ezham Kadalinakkare
# Lorry
# Theeram Thedunnavar
# Swarga Devatha
# Avan Oru Ahankari
# Kolilakkam
# Panchapandavar
# Jeevikkan Padikkanam
# Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha
# Ankuram
# Marmaram
# Kaikeyi
# Sneha Bandhanam
# Ariyatha Vedhikal
# Minimol Vathikkanil
# Athirathram
# Thennal Thedunna Poovu
# Idanilangal
# Priyamvadakkoru Pranayageetham
# Amme Bhagavathi
# Bhagavan
# Ariyatha Bandham
# Samskaram
# Kai Ethum Doorathu (Old)
# Iyyer The Great
# Oliyambukal
# Veeralippattu
# Sthreekku Vendi Sthree
# Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam
# Amma Ammayiyamma
# Valkannezhuthi (Hold)

External References

* [http://www.msvtimes.com/ M.S.Viswanathan's official website]


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