<p>Noted Kerala-based music composer Reghu Kumar passed away at a private hospital here today following a brief illness, family sources said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Kumar (60) is survived by his actress wife Bhavani and two daughters.<br /><br />He was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai last week and passed away around 2 AM today after his health condition deteriorated, they said.<br /><br />Hailing from Kozhikode, he made an entry into the film industry in 1979 with the film 'Eeswara Jagadeeshwara'. He had composed music for 60 films and produced seven movies.<br />His gave music in films like 'Thalavattam','Hello My Dear Wrong Number', 'Shyama', 'Boeing Boeing', 'Maya Mayuram' and 'Kanakkinavu'.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a Thiruvananthapuram report quoted Kerala culture minister K C Joseph as condoling the death of Reghukumar.<br /><br />In his message to members of the bereaved family, he said Reghukumar's songs had enthralled people of all ages and he would be remembered for ever.</p>
<p>Noted Kerala-based music composer Reghu Kumar passed away at a private hospital here today following a brief illness, family sources said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Kumar (60) is survived by his actress wife Bhavani and two daughters.<br /><br />He was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai last week and passed away around 2 AM today after his health condition deteriorated, they said.<br /><br />Hailing from Kozhikode, he made an entry into the film industry in 1979 with the film 'Eeswara Jagadeeshwara'. He had composed music for 60 films and produced seven movies.<br />His gave music in films like 'Thalavattam','Hello My Dear Wrong Number', 'Shyama', 'Boeing Boeing', 'Maya Mayuram' and 'Kanakkinavu'.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a Thiruvananthapuram report quoted Kerala culture minister K C Joseph as condoling the death of Reghukumar.<br /><br />In his message to members of the bereaved family, he said Reghukumar's songs had enthralled people of all ages and he would be remembered for ever.</p>