Ilayaraja
Maestro of Tamil film music, 1000+ film scores, Ilaignan, How to Name It
With the Sun in Gemini (Western) and the Moon in Vrishabha (Vedic Rashi), Ilayaraja combines the air energy of Gemini with the prithvi (earth) depth of Vrishabha, ruled by Shukra (शुक्र). Their Life Path 8 — the The Achiever — guided by Saturn, brings powerful, authoritative, business-minded, and goal-oriented. to everything they do.
About Ilayaraja
Ilayaraja is a legendary Indian film composer, singer and songwriter widely revered as the Maestro of Tamil cinema. Born in 1943 in the village of Pannaipuram, Tamil Nadu, he transformed South Indian film music by fusing Western classical harmony and symphonic arrangement with Tamil folk and Carnatic traditions. Over a career spanning five decades, Ilayaraja has composed scores and songs for more than a thousand films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi cinema, an output that ranks among the most prolific in music history. He was the first Asian to compose a full symphony performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. Celebrated works include his experimental albums Ilaignan and How to Name It, alongside countless beloved film soundtracks. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and multiple National Film Awards, Ilayaraja remains an enduring influence on generations of Indian composers and listeners.
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Ilayaraja — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Ilayaraja |
|---|---|
| Profession | Music Composer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | June 3, 1943 |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐐 Water Goat |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♊ Gemini |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Vrishabha |
| Nakshatra | Rohini or Mrigashira (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 8 — The Achiever |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Ilayaraja would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.
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Astrological Profile
Gemini ♊ — The Air Sign
Gemini is the most versatile and adaptable sign. Represented by the twins, they have a dual nature — intellectual yet playful, serious yet light-hearted. Their curiosity is boundless and their communication skills unmatched.
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Career: Thrives in communication, journalism, teaching, sales, and technology. Versatility and ability to see multiple perspectives makes them outstanding negotiators.
Ilayaraja's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 346 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 135 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 44 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 7 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 2 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 0 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Ilayaraja's birthday?
Ilayaraja was born on June 3, 1943.
How old is Ilayaraja?
Ilayaraja is 83 years old.
What is Ilayaraja's zodiac sign?
Ilayaraja's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20), an element of Air ruled by Mercury.
What is Ilayaraja's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Ilayaraja's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrishabha: the sidereal Moon stayed in Vrishabha for the whole of June 3, 1943, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Gemini).
What is Ilayaraja's Chinese zodiac sign?
Ilayaraja was born in the Year of the Goat (Water Goat) — Mild-mannered, kind, creative.
What is Ilayaraja known for?
Ilayaraja is an Indian music composer known for: Maestro of Tamil film music, 1000+ film scores, Ilaignan, How to Name It
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