Chennai: Acclaimed Tamil lyricist Vaali was cremated on Friday at the Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai.
He died on Thursday following respiratory problems. He was 82. Vaali is survived by his son Balaji.
On Friday, several members from the Tamil film fraternity paid their last respects to Vaali at his residence.
After years of struggle, he wrote his first song in 1958 in the film "Azhagarmalai Kallan", but it was the song "Odivadhu Pol Idai Irukkum" from the film "Idaythil Nee" that gave him much needed recognition.
While he started his career writing songs for thespians such as Sivaji Ganeshan, MG Ramachandran and Gemini Ganeshan, Vaali had also penned for younger actors such as Suriya and Dhanush.
Some of his evergreen hits include "Thottal Poo Malurum", "Naan Aanai Ittal", "Moondrezhuthil Yen Moochirukkum" and "Puthiya Vaanam, Puthiya Boomi".
He selectively played few roles in Tamil films such as "Sathya", "Hey Ram" and "Parthale Paravasam".
He died on Thursday following respiratory problems. He was 82. Vaali is survived by his son Balaji.
On Friday, several members from the Tamil film fraternity paid their last respects to Vaali at his residence.
After years of struggle, he wrote his first song in 1958 in the film "Azhagarmalai Kallan", but it was the song "Odivadhu Pol Idai Irukkum" from the film "Idaythil Nee" that gave him much needed recognition.
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While he started his career writing songs for thespians such as Sivaji Ganeshan, MG Ramachandran and Gemini Ganeshan, Vaali had also penned for younger actors such as Suriya and Dhanush.
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Some of his evergreen hits include "Thottal Poo Malurum", "Naan Aanai Ittal", "Moondrezhuthil Yen Moochirukkum" and "Puthiya Vaanam, Puthiya Boomi".
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He selectively played few roles in Tamil films such as "Sathya", "Hey Ram" and "Parthale Paravasam".
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