India News | TN Guv, Rajinikanth Congratulate Ilaiyaraaja for RS Nomination

Chennai, Jul 6 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and top actor Rajinikanth on Wednesday greeted music maestro Ilaiyaraaja for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

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The music composer was among four members who were nominated to the Upper House, the others being legendary athlete P T Usha, noted philanthropist Dr Veerendra Heggade and renowned screenwriter K V Vijayendra Prasad.

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"Extraordinary musical genius and inspirational life journey of Thiru. Ilaiyaraaja @ilaiyaraaja have inspired and continue to inspire generations," a Raj Bhavan tweet said.

Ravi congratulated him on his nomination to Rajya Sabha, it added.

Similarly, Rajinikanth also congratulated his "dear friend and the legendary" musician.

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