Veteran music director Illayaraja celebrated his birthday at a very low profile as he usually prefers to do every other year. The Isaignani is known to kollywood for a very long time and he has gifted numerous unforgettable and ever green hits to kollywood. His fame and repute has at times rided across the national boundaries. Even bollywood had a chance to have a taste of his music through flick like 'Cheeni Kum'.

He is currently roped in for numerous other flicks in hindi which also includes few with Amitabh Bachan in the lead role. His recent work in 'Paa' won him many laurels from across the nation. Though the tamil world is introduced to a wide variety of music, she always keeps a place in store for the old golden hits of her son Illayaraja. Tamil Channel wishes the music maestro a wonderful birthday and a prosperous year ahead.