National award winning Tamil lyricist Muthukumar dies at 41

August 14, 2016

Chennai, Aug 14: National Award-winning Tamil lyricist Na Muthukumar died here today due to jaundice, sources close to his family said. He was 41.na-muthukumar

Muthukumar had won two National awards for his songs "Ananda Yazhai Meetukiral" and "Azhage Azhage" in Tamil movies "Thanga Meengal" and "Saivam", respectively.
Born at Kancheepuram near here, he aspired to be a film director early in his career and had worked as an assistant to filmmaker Balu Mahendra.

He shot to fame with "Devadayayai Kanden," in Dhanush starrer "Kadal Konden" (2003) and his songs including "Kanpesum Varthaigal" in "7G Rainbow Colony" (2004) and "Veyilodu Vilayadi" from "Veyil" (2006) are very popular.

Film director Seeman introduced him as a lyricist in his movie "Veera Nadai" in 2000.
Muthukumar has penned lyrics for over 1000 films and had authored a novel "Silk City."

Expressing grief over the death, DMK chief Karunanidhi said he was shocked by the passing away of the young lyricist.

BJP state unit president, Tamilisai Soundararajan visited Muthukumar's house and placed a wreath.

Speaking to reporters, she praised him and his work.
Celebrities from the Tamil film industry queued up at Muthukumar's residence here to pay their last respects.

Filmmaker turned chief of 'Nam Tamizhar Katchi' Seeman said he was shocked by the death.

Actor Kamal Haasan took to Twitter to condole Muthukumar's death.
"Na Muthukumar died at 41. An important Tamil poet who also wrote for cinema. If he lived a little he'd have made the above intro redundant," he posted.

"Miss you my friend. Thanks for the words you left behind in print. Hope you enjoyed life half as much as we are going to enjoy your poems."

Actor Dhanush tweeted, "Rest in peace na.muthukumar. Very shocked and saddened. Strength to the family."

Filmmaker AR Murugadoss said, "It's really shocking... No words."

Noted music composer Devi Sri Prasad said, "He gave beautiful lyrics for many of my Tamil Songs! Can't believe this news!. May God giv Strength to his family.

"When I sing a tune, he used to spontaneously giv me the lyrics on spot!! A great Talent!! A deep loss for Tamil Films."

Music composer and actor GV Prakash Kumar said, "Can't believe this #namuthukumar is no more... He's written more than 200 songs in my films A huge loss. May god give strength to his family."

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia wrote, "You will be missed! RIP to this great soul, my prayers with his family #Namuthukumar. Just can't believe this."

Muthukumar is survived by wife and two children.

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May 14,2020

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Agencies
June 17,2020

Mumbai, Jun 17: A lawyer on Wednesday moved a criminal complaint against 8 persons, including Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and producer-director Karan Johar, in a local court regarding the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

The court had fixed July 3 as the next date of hearing.

In his complaint filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha alleged that these eight persons forced Sushant to commit suicide under a conspiracy which, he pleaded, amounted to murder.

Others named in the complaint are Aditya Chopra, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhushan Kumar, Ekta Kapoor, and director Dinesh.

The complainant claimed that these persons did not let Sushant's movies get released under a conspiracy and the late actor was not even invited to film functions because of these people.

Ojha said that Sushant Singh Rajput's death had not only hurt the people of Bihar but the entire country.

He said the complaint had been filed under Sections 306, 109, 504 and 506 and Bollywood actor Kangana Ranawat had been listed as a witness in the case.

Sushant Singh Rajput had allegedly committed suicide at his Bandra flat in Mumbai on Sunday.

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June 7,2020

Washington D.C., Jun 7: South Korean pop band BTS and their record label Big Hit Entertainment have donated USD one million to support Black Lives Matter.

According to Variety, the donation was transferred earlier this week, with Black Lives Matter confirming receipt to the label on Friday.

"Black people all over the world are in pain at this moment from the trauma of centuries of oppression. We are moved by the generosity of BTS and allies all over the world who stand in solidarity in the fight for Black lives," the outlet quoted Kailee Scales, managing director for Black Lives Matter as saying.

The widely lauded band, earlier on Wednesday, took to Twitter to show their solidarity with the people fighting against the social injustice.

"We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to be respected. We will stand together," the tweet read.

The pledge of the donation from the Korean boy band and its label comes during a time when people and celebrities from the industry have come forward to demonstrate their support for the black community.

Several big names from the music and acting industry also observed 'Blackout Tuesday' earlier the week as a message of solidarity in response o the death of George Floyd, an African-American man in the United States.

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