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M. S. Viswanathan was born on June 24, 1928 in Elappully Grama Panchayat, Palakkad district, India. Public records list M. S. Viswanathan as a composer and actor. Death is recorded on July 14, 2015, at the age of 87.
My Take
M. S. Viswanathan commands my deep respect. Scoring music for more than 800 films across Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema is a staggering body of work, and the title King of Melody feels entirely earned. What moves me is that he was not only a composer but also a singer and actor, a true backbone of South Indian music. Even though I come from a different culture and language, I am humbled by anyone whose melodies shaped the daily lives of millions. His passing in 2015 closed a chapter, but I suspect his tunes still hum quietly in countless homes.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- M. S. Viswanathan
- Name (Japanese)
- M・S・ヴィスワナサン
- Reading
- M・S・ゔぃすわなさん
- Born
- June 24, 1928 – July 14, 2015
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Elappully Grama Panchayat, Palakkad district, India
- Occupation
- composer / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.%20S.%20Viswanathan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3115598
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was M. S. Viswanathan born?
Born June 24, 1928.
When did M. S. Viswanathan die?
Died July 14, 2015, aged 87.
Where was M. S. Viswanathan from?
M. S. Viswanathan was from Elappully Grama Panchayat, Palakkad district, India.
What did M. S. Viswanathan do?
M. S. Viswanathan worked as composer, actor.
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