Lovers of Kannada film music are among those rejoicing at the Padma Vibhushan awarded to music composer Ilaiyaraja.
He is one of three receiving the second highest civilian honour in 2018.
Although a majority of his films are in Tamil, Ilaiyaraja has also created hit scores in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.
His association with the Kannada film industry goes back to the 1970s, when he used to assist G K Venkatesh.
Venkatesh was a major composer in an era dominated by Rajkumar.
DH Internet brings you 10 picks from Ilaiyaraja's body of work in Kannada. Tell us which other songs you like.
1. Joteyali jote joteyali
2. Akashadinda jaari
3. Jeeva hoovaagide
4. Santoshakke
5. Naguva nayana
6. Tangaliyalli
7. Hridaya rangoli
8. Aadinagalu
9. Hero hero hero
10. Hakki goodu ondu
More playlists:
* https://gaana.com/playlist/murthythippannajujare-ilayarajakannadahits
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9cja7_ka5U
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOds9cL--p4
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