Famed Playback Singer Uma Ramanan Passes Away at 72

Playback singer Uma Ramanan, recognized for her distinctive voice and unforgettable movie songs, handed away on Wednesday on the age of 72, abandoning a wealthy musical legacy. She is survived by her husband, singer A.V. Ramanan, founding father of the sunshine music troupe Musiciano, and her son, Vignesh Ramanan, persevering with her musical lineage. Uma Ramanan rose to fame together with her rendition of “Poongathave Thalthiravai” within the movie Nizhalgal, composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, which showcased her distinctive expertise. Recognized for her versatility, she delivered exceptional performances in a wide range of songs, together with “Anantha Ragam Ketkum Kalam” and “Aahaya Vennilave Tharimeethu Vanthatheno,” charming audiences together with her melodious voice. Her timeless songs like “Nee Pathi Naan Pathi Kanne” and “Manjal Veyyil” proceed to resonate with generations of music fans, reflecting her enduring influence on Tamil movie music. Famend author and filmmaker Suka praised Ilaiyaraaja for recognizing Uma Ramanan’s expertise and creating distinctive compositions that showcased her vocal prowess. Historian Vamanan reminisced about her unforgettable rendition of “Kannanakku Radhai Nenjam Simmasanam,” expressing admiration for her capacity to stability a profitable profession as a playback singer with dwell performances. Uma Ramanan’s passing marks the tip of an period in Tamil movie music, together with her contributions leaving an indelible mark on the business and the hearts of music lovers worldwide.