This story is from May 26, 2020
Ilaiyaraaja's emotional note on Purushothaman's demise
Veteran musician Purushothaman, who had been a long time associate of Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja passed away recently after suffering from age related ailments. While condolences have been pouring for the veteran musician from
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It is known that Purushothaman had been with Ilaiyaraaja since his debut movie Annakili and was working with acclaimed music composer in all movies till few years back because of ill health. He had been in the team as a drummer and music conductor for Ilaiyaraaja.
Recollecting his journey with Purushothaman, Ilaiyaraaja said, "The time we have spent together in our entire life is more than the time both of us had spend even with our family. He is one of the most dedicated musicians that he would turn up for composing at any time of the day if I call him. One time, instead of calling my wife's name, I called my wife as Puru, that's close we have been. My deepest condolences to
Check out the video:
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lovers all over the world, Ilaiyaraaja shared an emotional note through a video statement on drummerPurushothaman's demise
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Recollecting his journey with Purushothaman, Ilaiyaraaja said, "The time we have spent together in our entire life is more than the time both of us had spend even with our family. He is one of the most dedicated musicians that he would turn up for composing at any time of the day if I call him. One time, instead of calling my wife's name, I called my wife as Puru, that's close we have been. My deepest condolences to
Purushothaman
's family, may his soul rest in peace."Check out the video:
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