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October 17, 2026

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan Condoles Demise of Veteran Music Composer Deva

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan has expressed grief over the demise of renowned music composer Deva, describing his passing as a major loss to the Tamil film and music industry. In a condolence message, the Vice-President paid tribute to Deva's contributions to Indian cinema, particularly his distinctive musical style and popular gaana songs that reflected the lives and emotions of ordinary people. Radhakrishnan said Deva had established a unique identity in the Tamil film industry through h...

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Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan Condoles Demise of Veteran Music Composer Deva

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan has expressed grief over the demise of renowned music composer Dev...

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