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M. S. Viswanathan
Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 –
M.S.Viswanathan
14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music
director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil
film industry. He was popularly known as Mellisai Mannar. He
composed songs for more than 800 Indian films and various
albums.[2][3] across languages primarily in Tamil, Malayalam and
Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few Tamil
films.[4][5] The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa
conferred the Thirai Isai Chakravarthy (Tamil for "The Emperor
of Cine Music") title on him in August 2012[6] and presented him
with 60 gold coins and a new car.[7][8]

Viswanathan composed film music together with composer and

violinist T. K. Ramamoorthy from the 1950s to 1965, as
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy[9] for 100 Films. He independently
composed for 700 films from 1965 to 2015.

Contents Born Manayangath

Life Subramanian
Career Viswanathan

Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy 24 June 1928

Independent music director Elappully Village,

Palghat Taluk,
Filmography
Malabar District,
Death Madras Presidency,
Awards British India
References (modern-day
Palakkad District,
External links
Kerala, India)
Died 14 July 2015
Life (aged 87)

Chennai, Tamil
M S Viswanathan hailing from an Malayali family was born on 24 Nadu, India
June 1928 to Manayangath Subramanian and Narayaniammal in Other names M.S.V. Mellisai
Elappully village in Palakkad, Kerala, India (Then in Malabar
Mannar, Melody
district, Madras province, British India). His father died when
King, Thiraisai
Viswanathan was four years old, and his mother decided to kill
him, his sister and herself as an escape from abject poverty and Chakravarthi, Isai
lack of support. He was saved at the last minute by his Kadavul
grandfather.[10][11] His grandfather Krishnan Nair was a warden Occupation Film score
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at the central jail of Kannur.[12] After death of his father, his composer; singer;
family moved from Palakkad to Kannur to stay with his jailor actor; music director
uncle.[13] As a child, he sold refreshments in a movie theatre Years active 1940–2015
without any pay, so he could listen to the music in the films. He
had a part in the film Kannagi produced by Jupiter Spouse(s) Yezhuvath Janaki
Pictures.[10][14] Children 7
Parent(s)
Manayangath
His primary education was at Pallikunnu, Kannur. He would
often play truant from school and stand outside the house of Subramanian
Neelakanta Bhagavathar, a local music teacher, and listen to his Manayangath
teaching other students. He learnt to play the harmonium, and Narayani
Neelakanta Bhagavathar, who heard him play and sing on a [1]
Vijayadasami Day, was impressed and organised a three-hour
concert at the Kannur town hall.[10] He later gave his first stage
performance in Trivandrum at the age of 13.[15] He worked as an office boy for Jupiter Pictures in the
1940s, earning Rs 3 per month.[10]

Viswanathan was married to Janaki and they have four sons and three daughters. His wife, Janaki,
died on 14 May 2012.[16] She was 77 when she died.

He is known to have looked after his original Guru, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, when the latter fell into
financial difficulties and then continued to look after his wife until her death.As a rare human
approach, M. S. Viswanathan, looked after his friend J. P. Chandrababu, the great Comedian and
Singer of Tamil films, when the latter fell into financial ruins. Chandrababu stayed the last few years
of his life in the house of M. S. Viswanathan, and as per the request of Chandrababu, MSV arranged
his last rites when he died in March 1974.

Career
Viswanathan had always wanted to be an actor and singer, but was not successful. He had a few small
roles in stage dramas in the 1940s. The composer and violinist T. R. Papa met Viswanathan, took a
liking to him and arranged a job for him as an errand boy for S. V. Venkatraman's musical troupe in
1942. In that company of musicians, Viswanathan realised that he had the inclination and the
potential for composing music. He thereafter joined S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and at times assisted him.
He then joined C. R. Subburaman's musical troupe as a harmonium player. Here, he met T. K.
Ramamoorthy and T. G. Lingappa, the two leading violinists at that time.[17] T. G. Lingappa also
became a renowned music composer on his own in the 1950s.

Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy

In 1952, C. R. Subburaman died unexpectedly. Ramamoorthy and Viswanathan joined together and
completed the background music for the films Subburaman was working on, including Devadas,
Chandirani and Marumagal. N. S. Krishnan knew them both fairly intimately and also their
respective talents by then because of his close relationship with C.R.Subburaman, with whom he had
worked earlier in several films.[17] Meanwhile, Viswanathan also worked as the third composer for the
film Genova where the other composers were M.S Gnanamani and T.K.Kalyanam.[18]
M.G.Ramachandran, the hero of the film Genova, had reservations about the 'raw, young music
director' but the reservations lasted only till he listened to the songs. M.G.Ramachandran instantly
recognised the arrival of a genius and the relationship lasted till the end of his career as a hero in
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1977.[14] Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy were asked to write the music for Panam, a 1952 film
produced by A. L. Seenivasan and directed by N. S. Krishnan. Later the duo was asked to do the
background score for the film Ratha Kanneer by its music composer C. S. Jayaraman.[17]

The duo composed music for over 100 films, and they worked together from 1952 to 1965.[19]

On 16 June 1963 at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the
title of Mellisai Mannar(Kings of the Light Music).[20] It was granted by Sivaji Ganesan at the Madras
Triplicane Cultural Academy. The function was supported and facilitated by the Hindu Group of
Publications, especially Mr. T. M. Ramachandran, Director C. V. Sridhar and Chitralaya Gopu.

The duo parted in 1965 after release of Ayirathil Oruvan and since then they composed for films
individually. After 29 years, they rejoined in 1995 for the Tamil film Engirundho Vanthan starring
Sathyaraj.[21]

P. Susheela received her first National Award as Best Singer in 1969 for the song "Paal Polave"
composed by MSV in the film Uyarndha Manidhan. Immediately after recording the song, MSV was
so happy, he said to P. Susheela that she would be acclaimed as the Best Singer for the National
Award for this song.

The duo Viswanathan Ramamoorthy were awarded an honorary doctorate by the Sathyabama
Deemed University in September 2006.[22]

J. Jayalalithaa, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, conferred the title Thirai Isai Chakravarthy
(Emperors of the Cine Music) on Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy in August 2012[6] and presented
them with 60 gold coins and a new car.[7][8]

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy duo were the first musicians to arrange a stage performance of the film
singers and live orchestra in India. Until then only traditional Carnatic music and Hindustani classical
music was performed live in any function. This became a trend setter and paved the way not only for
the birth of many musical troops, but also for knowing, understanding and learning about the western
instruments among millions of Indians.

Independent music director

M. S. Viswanathan began his solo career in 1965.[23] Viswanathan is known for having incorporated
various genres of world music into Indian cinema music. He used elements such as humming and
whistling in his songs, and blended new trends such as western music and disco with Indian classical
tunes.[23][24] Some of his films as solo music composer include Idhayakani, Gallatta Kalyanam,
Chandrodhyam, Kannan En Kadhalan, Dheiva Magan, Nimrundhu Nil, Rickshakaran, Ulagam
Sutrum Vaaliban, and Urumai Kural. M. S. Viswanathan also scored music for many non-film
albums and for political campaigns.

He also did playback singing, including 500 songs composed by himself and over 200 songs
composed by music directors.[25] He performed songs such as Sollathan Ninaikiren, Inbathilum
Thunbathilun Sirithidu Magaley, Yenakkoru Kaathalai Irukindral, Sangamam and Vidaikodu Engal
Nadey.[26]

Viswanathan worked with many different film directors, including B. R. Panthulu, S. S. Vasan, B. S.
Ranga, and Krishnan–Panju in the 1950s, and in later decades with C. V. Sridhar, A. Bhimsingh,
Madhavan, T. R. Ramanna, A. C. Trilogchander, K. Shankar, K. Balachander, Muktha Srinivasan,
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Chitralaya Gopu, Cho Ramaswamy, and K. S. Gopalakrishnan from the 1960s. From the 1970s
directors such as S. P. Muthuraman, Major Sundarrajan, Bhagyaraj, D. Yoganand, C. V. Rajendran, P.
Madhavan, K. S. Prakash Rao, Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, N. T. Rama Rao, and I. V. Sasi frequently
worked with Viswanathan; later, in the 1980s and 1990s, new directors such as Visu, Mouli, Komal
Swaminathan, and K. Raghunath collaborated with Viswanathan regularly.

He worked with a number of singers, both younger artists and more established ones, including P
Leela, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan, and the Malayalam singer Jayachandran. He is
also considered responsible for making singers like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, R.
Balasaraswathi, S. Janaki, A. L. Raghavan, Sirkazhi Govindarajan and K. J. Yesudas popular names.
He gave Swarnalatha her first job as a playback singer when she was 14 years old. MSV has given great
life by giving opportunity and support for many musicians, lyricists, singers etc. Lyricist Vaali quoted
in 1984, "Until I met Viswanathan Sir, I had no money to have any food. But from the moment I met
Viswanathan Sir I had no time to have food".

His notable musical works from 1980s to 1990s included - Polladhavan, Avan Aval Adhu, Billa,
Mazhalai Pattalam, Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980), Antha Ezhu Natkal (1981), Kizhvanam
Sivakkam (1981), Thaneer Thaneer (1981), Thillu Mullu (1981), Sathyam Sundaram (1981), Simla
Special (1982), Pokkiri Raja (1982), Saranalayam (1983), Mridanga Chakravarthi (1983),
Puyalkadantha Boomi (1984),Idanilangal (1985), Sugamana Ragangal, Vasantha Ragam (1986),
Sattam Oru Vilayattu (1987),Samrat Ashok (1992),Manikantana Mahime (1993), Vetri Vinayagar
(1996), Amma Ammayiamma (1998)

M. S. Viswanathan went on to act in Tamil feature films after 1995, notably appearing in Kaadhal
Mannan after being convinced to do so by actor Vivek and Director Saran while he also starred in
Kamal Haasan's Kaathala Kaathala and Karthik's Rojavanam. He also made appearances in other
films and television series like Kalki, since 1995.[27]

Since 1996, Viswanathan focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in
Malayalam and Tamil TV reality shows. He collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja in 'Mella Thiranthathu
Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth. He sang
the song "Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae" for 2002 Tamil film "Kannathil Muthamittal" composed by
A.R.Rahman.[28] Then in 2013 he sang for the film Neelam – the song called 'Alayae o Alayae' and it
was recorded in the supervision of music composer Satish Chakravarthy. According to director Kumar
G. Venkatesh, this was the last song sung by M S V.[29] He in 2013 composed music for the film Thillu
Mullu, with Yuvan Shankar Raja[30] While M. S. Viswanathan composed the tunes in the 2013 Thillu
Mullu film, Yuvan Shankar Raja orchestrated and recorded them.[31] He sang the song 'Saami Namba
saami' penned by Snehan for the film "Mannar Valaikuda", composed by S.Siva Pragasam.[32][33]

Rajnikanth said in an interview about M. S. Viswanathan, "You will rarely find someone like MSV in
any industry. He lived life like a selfless saint, free from jealousy and lies. He was behind the success
of legends like MGR and Sivaji. If not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricists Vaali
and Kannadasan wouldn't have tasted huge success."[34]

Filmography

Death

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On 27 June 2015, Viswanathan was admitted to Fortis Malar hospital in Chennai with breathing
difficulties.[35] He had been undergoing a treatment at the hospital for some time. He died at on 14
July 2015 due to age-related ailments,[36] three weeks after he had turned 87. He was cremated with
full state honours at Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium.[37]

Awards
M. S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:

Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South[38]

PBS Puraskar Award presented by Aruna Nithya Gopal Foundation awarded on 29 September
2013 at Ravindra Bharati[39]
Honorary doctorate from Tirunelveli-based Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) on 3
January 2013[40]
Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.[41]
Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie Vishwa Thulasi in 2005.
Isai Sangam honoured him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
Kalaimamani – A jewel for art – from State Govt of Tamil Nadu 1970-71
Seventh Kamukura Award – given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra.
2013 - Asiavision Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award[42]
1968 - Lakshmi Kalyanam - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director[43]
Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Naalaga Endaro (1978)[44]
Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award - Kannadasan Award in 2002.
Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director - Chandrakantham, Jeevikkan Marannupoya
Sthree in 1974
Gnana Kala Bharathi by Bharat Kalachar 1999
Life time achievement award by Soorya Film and stage Association Kerala 2002
Dr.Sivaji Ganesan Memorial award by Sivaji Prabhu Charitable trust 2005
SICA Life time achievement award by SICA South India Cinematographers association 2008
Isai Nayagan by Bharathi Abu Dhabi 2009

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External links
M. S. Viswanathan's official website (http://www.msvtimes.com/)
[1] (http://www.mellisaimannar.in)
M. S. Viswanathan (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0530818/) at IMDb
MSV as BalaMurugan in "Kannagi (1942) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHpd3VMWb8#t=4
9) See him at 00:20 and 00:45

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