Tamil film director Bharathiraja and music composer Ilaiyaraaja. File
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It was a friendship that weathered hardship, poverty and adversity before each one of the buddies scaled great heights in the film world. The friendship between Bharathiraja, maestro Ilaiyaraaja, his brothers Gangai Amaran and the late Bhaskar spans more than half a century, though it had its share of ups and downs. Bharathiraja and Ilaiyaraaja parted ways after working together for years, but eventually rekindled their friendship.
Ilaiyaraaja and Gangai Amaran paid their last respects to their longtime friend.
Published – June 10, 2026 01:36 pm IST
