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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Expresses Grief over the Demise of Music Composer Deva
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The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has issued a condolence message following the passing of music composer Deva. The Vice-President acknowledged Deva's influence in the Tamil film industry, highlighting his unique contribution to 'gaana' music and his ability to represent the lives and emotions of the public. Deva's career included composing music for over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. The Vice-President recognized his multi-faceted role as a music composer, lyricist, and singer, noting that his work remains a significant contribution to Indian cinema.