Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years onhttps://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/07a7/live/aa337750-60b6-11f1-9b5a-5531746793c9.jpgFifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.June 7, 2026 at 12:27AM