From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja at his studio in Chennai Background information Birth name Gnanadesikan Also known as Ilaiyaraaja, Raja Born 3 June 1943 (age 68)[1] Origin Pannaipuram, Theni, Madras Presidency Genres Film score, World music Occupations Film score composer, lyricist, music director, songwriter, singer, conductor, instrumentalist and Film producer Instruments Vocals, (playback singing), guitar, keyboard, harmonium, piano