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T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai

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T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai

Born August 27, 1898 · Thiruvaduthurai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Died December 12, 1956 · aged 58

Thirumarugal Natesapillai Rajarathinam Pillai (27 August 1898- 12 December 1956) or TNR was an Indian Carnatic musician, nadaswaram maestro, vocalist and film actor. He was popularly known as "Nadaswara Chakravarthi" (literally, the Emperor of Nadaswaram). Rajarathinam Pillai was born Balasubramanian to his parents, Kuppuswami Pillai and Govindammal at Thiruvaduthurai in Thanjavur District in Sou…

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ThiruneelakantarThiruneelakantar · 1939
Thiruneelakantar
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Thiruneelakantar is a 1939 Tamil-language film directed by Raja Sandow and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film was a big hit and was known for M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's acting apart from his songs. Famous nadaswaram artist T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai makes a guest appearanace in the movie.The film was based on the life history of Thiruneelakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.

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