Noted music director M S Viswanathan passes away

M S Viswanathan,  a musical great from Tamil Nadu, breathed his last  due to age related problems in Chennai on Tuesday morning, he was 87. He is survived by  four sons and three daughters.

Well known as MSV, he had composed music for over 1700 movies in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

He is a recipient of "Kalamamani" and several other music awards.

Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahaman has tweeted his condolences.

MSV took us to deepest core of Tamil & colorful melodies over past 40 yrs We've lost our beloved melodic genius May almighty bless his soul

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) July 14, 2015

Also, fans and admirers  have  expressed their condolences to the departed soul.

We will miss you Sir :( You and your music will live in our hearts forever and will touch generations to come. #RIPMSV

— kavitha kk (@kavithakk) July 14, 2015

Legends leave, but their work speaks for generations..!! Sad day for the music fraternity.. #RIPMSV

— Vijay Chithambaram (@Chitham_Vijay) July 14, 2015

Your music and your voice will always be there in our hearts for ever... #RIPMSV sir..

— PULI (@iam_kesavan) July 14, 2015