Music Director Yuvan Shankar Raja Wiki, Biography, Age, Gallery, Spouse and more
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| Real Name | Abdul Khaliq |
| Name | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Also known as | Yuvi, U1, YSR, Abdul Khaliq, Yuvan, Yuvanshankar |
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| Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian singer-songwriter, film score and soundtrack composer, and occasional lyricist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. Yuvan Shankar Raja comes from musically affluent Tamil family, Yuvan Shankar Raja is the third and youngest child of musician and film composer Ilaiyaraaja and his wife Jeeva. He is the younger brother of music director Karthik Raja and playback singer-cum-music director Bhavatharini. His father as well as his siblings have sung many songs under his direction. After initial struggle, he made his big break with the Thulluvadho Ilamai soundtrack (2001), and evolved as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000s. Considered a versatile composer, he often strives for different and innovative music and has explored and used elements of various genres in his compositions that range from folk and R&B to techno and heavy metal. He is particularly known for his use of western music elements and often credited with having introduced Hip hop to the Tamil film and music industry and having started the "era of remixes" in Tamil Nadu. Being popular among the younger generation,he is frequently referred to as the "Rockstar",and the "Youth Icon of Tamil Film Music". In addition, Yuvan Shankar Raja is recognized for his background score in films (re-recording) that have fetched him accolades among critics | |
| Career | |
| Major Profession | Music Director |
| Other Professions | Singer, Lyricist, Producer |
| Debut | Aravindhan |
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (in centimeters) | 158 cm, 1.58 m, 5 ft 2 inch |
| Weight (in kilograms) | 60 kg | Personal Details |
| DOB | 31st August, 1979 |
| Age | 44 |
| Native Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Current Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Horoscope / Zodiac / Sun Sign | Virgo | Education Details |
| Education | NA |
| College | NA | Family |
| Parents | Father : Ilaiyaraja Mother : Jeeva Rajaiya |
| Siblings | Karthik Raja, Bhavatharini |
| Spouse | Zafroon Nisa |
| Children | Ziya Yuvan | Movies & TV Shows |
Acting  Sound       Production     Writing     | Awards |
| Filmfare Award for Best Music Director in Tamil 2004 � 7G Rainbow Colony Filmfare Special Jury Award 2009 � Oy Best Musical Score Feature Film at Cyprus International Film Festival � Raam Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director in 2006 - Pattiyal Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director in 2010 � Paiyaa Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Composer of the Year 2007 Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Male Playback Singer of the Year 2009 � Neethane �Sarvam� Swarna Saravanan Excellence in Music Award 2013 Big FM Tamil Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Music Director of the Year Award 2011 - Paiyaa Big Tamil Melody Award for Most popular composer-director Big Tamil Melody Award for Best Background Score - Aaranya Kaandam 2011 Cinema Rasigargal Sangam Award forBest Music Director - Billa 2007 CJA Cine Critics' Best Music Director Award for Kattradhu Thamizh 2007 GV South Indian Cinematographers Association Award for Best Music Director 2007 Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Awards Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Album of the Year 2007 - Paruthiveeran Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Folk Song of the Year 2007 � Paruthiveeran �Oororum Puliyamaram� Miranda Award for Crazy Song of the Year 2007� Chennai 600028 �Saroja Saamaan Nikalo� Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Sensational Youth Album 2008 � Silambattam Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Remix Song of the Year 2008 � Silambattam �Vechikkava� Crazy Song of the Year � �Where Is The Party� �Silambattam� �2008� Jayam Charitable Trust Film Music Award as Best Sensational Musician 2007 Jayam Charitable Trust Film Music Award for Best Singer 2007 � Thottal Poo Malarum �Arabu Naade Song shared with Haricharan� Medimix-Dinakaran Award for Best Music Director 2004 - Manmadhan Mirchi Music Award for Best Music Composer of the Year 2009 �Oru Kal Oru Kannadi� �Siva Manasula Sakthi� Mirchi Music Award for Best Album of the Year 2010 - Paiyaa Mirchi Listeners' Choice Award for Best Song of the Year 2010 - �E | Social Media Profiles |
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