L. Vaidyanathan

L. Vaidyanathan
Born
Lakshminarayana Vaidyanathan

(1942-04-09)9 April 1942
Madras, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Chennai, India)
Died19 May 2007(2007-05-19) (aged 65)
Chennai, India
Occupation(s)Violinist, composer
Children2
ParentV. Lakshminarayana
Musical career
InstrumentsViolin, harmonium

Lakshminarayana Vaidyanathan (Tamil: லக்ஷ்மிநாராயண வைத்தியநாதன்; Kannada: ಎಲ್.ವೈದ್ಯನಾಥನ್; 9 April 1942 – 19 May 2007) was an acclaimed musicologist, music director and composer,[1] trained in the classical Carnatic music tradition. Vaidyanathan was born in Chennai to V. Lakshminarayana, and Seethalakshmi, both accomplished musicians. He was the elder brother of accomplished violinist duo L. Shankar and L. Subramaniam. He created the tunes of the iconic TV serial Malgudi Days.[2] All three brothers received their musical training from their father.[3]

  1. ^ "Juries for the selection of films for National Awards set up". Press Information Bureau, Govt of India. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  2. ^ "Music director L. Vaidyanathan dead". The Hindu. 20 May 2007. Archived from the original on 21 May 2007. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  3. ^ "We need sweet memories…". The Hindu. 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on 23 September 2007. Retrieved 28 July 2009.