<p>Superstar Rajinikanth said on Tuesday that late legendary composer M.S. Viswanathan has played a prominent role in the success of Tamil cinema doyens like M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganeshan.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"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," Rajinikanth told reporters here.<br /><br />Rajinikanth was among many celebrities who paid their last respects to Viswanathan, popularly known as MSV, who passed away at a private hospital on Tuesday.<br /><br />"If not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricists Vaali and Kannadasan wouldn't have tasted huge success. May his soul rest in peace," he said.<br /><br />MSV, 87, dieed due to age-related issues and breathing problem.<br /><br />In his illustrious career lasting over four decades, he composed music for over 750 southern films, mostly Tamil.<br /><br />As a mark of respect, the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) has announced in an official statement that all film-related activities in Tamil filmdomon Wednesday stand cancelled.<br /><br />His last rites will be performed on Wednesday.<br /><br />MSV was popular for his collaboration with fellow composer T.K. Ramamurrthy. The duo composed music for 86 Tamil films during their association of over a decade.<br /><br />Having started composing together in 1952, they split in 1965. Some of their best films include "Paasamalar", "Sumaithaangi", "Server Sundaram", "Aayirathil Oruvan" and "Enga Veetu Pillai".<br /><br />Post the separation, MSV went on to become more successful.<br /><br />Viswanathan's solo hits include "Bama Vijayam", "Galatta Kalyanam", "Deivamagan", "Moondru Dheivangal", "Rickshawkaran", "Bharatha Vilas" and "Ulagam Sutrum Valiban".<br /><br />Popularly known as 'king of light music' (Mellisai Mannar), Vishwanathan also worked in Malayalam films such as "Manthrakodi", "Babu Mon", "Ullasa Yathra" and "Amme Anupame".<br /><br />In Telugu, his compositions include "Tenali Ramakrishna", "Anthuleni Katha", "Idhi Katha Kaadu", "Aakali Rajyam" and "Maro Charitra".<br /><br />MSV and legendary filmmaker K. Balachander combination produced several evergreen classics.<br /><br />Viswanathan's wife Janaki passed away in 2012. A year later, his best friend and composer T.K. Ramamurthy breathed his last.<br /><br />He was a recipient of Kalamamani and several other music awards.MSV is survived by four sons and three daughters.<br /></p>
<p>Superstar Rajinikanth said on Tuesday that late legendary composer M.S. Viswanathan has played a prominent role in the success of Tamil cinema doyens like M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganeshan.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"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," Rajinikanth told reporters here.<br /><br />Rajinikanth was among many celebrities who paid their last respects to Viswanathan, popularly known as MSV, who passed away at a private hospital on Tuesday.<br /><br />"If not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricists Vaali and Kannadasan wouldn't have tasted huge success. May his soul rest in peace," he said.<br /><br />MSV, 87, dieed due to age-related issues and breathing problem.<br /><br />In his illustrious career lasting over four decades, he composed music for over 750 southern films, mostly Tamil.<br /><br />As a mark of respect, the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) has announced in an official statement that all film-related activities in Tamil filmdomon Wednesday stand cancelled.<br /><br />His last rites will be performed on Wednesday.<br /><br />MSV was popular for his collaboration with fellow composer T.K. Ramamurrthy. The duo composed music for 86 Tamil films during their association of over a decade.<br /><br />Having started composing together in 1952, they split in 1965. Some of their best films include "Paasamalar", "Sumaithaangi", "Server Sundaram", "Aayirathil Oruvan" and "Enga Veetu Pillai".<br /><br />Post the separation, MSV went on to become more successful.<br /><br />Viswanathan's solo hits include "Bama Vijayam", "Galatta Kalyanam", "Deivamagan", "Moondru Dheivangal", "Rickshawkaran", "Bharatha Vilas" and "Ulagam Sutrum Valiban".<br /><br />Popularly known as 'king of light music' (Mellisai Mannar), Vishwanathan also worked in Malayalam films such as "Manthrakodi", "Babu Mon", "Ullasa Yathra" and "Amme Anupame".<br /><br />In Telugu, his compositions include "Tenali Ramakrishna", "Anthuleni Katha", "Idhi Katha Kaadu", "Aakali Rajyam" and "Maro Charitra".<br /><br />MSV and legendary filmmaker K. Balachander combination produced several evergreen classics.<br /><br />Viswanathan's wife Janaki passed away in 2012. A year later, his best friend and composer T.K. Ramamurthy breathed his last.<br /><br />He was a recipient of Kalamamani and several other music awards.MSV is survived by four sons and three daughters.<br /></p>