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Piraisoodan (born as Chandrasekar) | |
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| Born | February 6, 1956[1] |
| Died | 8 October 2021 (aged 65) |
| Occupation(s) | actor, poet, dialogue writer |
| Years active | 1980-2021 |
Piraisoodan (6 February 1956 – 8 October 2021) was a Tamil poet and lyricist.[2]
He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist for his songs in movies like Thayagam, En Rasavin Manasile and Neeyum Naanum in 1996, 1991 and 2010 respectively. He was a director in IPRS (Indian Performing Rights Society) and was holding many key posts including secretary of SWAN (South Indian Writers Association). He wrote ‘Jagam Pughazum’, a Carnatic song that sums up the life of Thyagaraja.
He was conferred the title "Kavi Nyaani" by the late music director M.S.Viswanathan. He is notable for his eloquent literary speeches and for his ability to complete a song in few minutes. In a television reality program called "Vanampadi" he explained the meaning and intricate nuances of various Tamil film songs that won him accolades and place him as the best analyser and critic for Tamil film songs.
He was conferred a Doctorate in literature by the University Of Jerusalem.[3][4]
- ^ "Piraisoodan | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam".
- ^ "Behindwoods : Lyricist Piraisoodan returns for Deva". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "The music saint on stage". The Hindu. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ^ "A tribute to Tyagaraja". The Hindu. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2016.