PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Music Composer Ilaiyaraaja & Baahubali Writer Vijayendra Prasad For Rajya Sabha Nominations

Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja and filmmaker and writer KV Vijayendra Prasad have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha from the reserved quota. Ilaiyaraaja is a legendary music composer and singer who has composed more than 7,000 songs, provided film scores for more than 1,400 movies, and performed in more than 20,000 concerts.

KV Vijayendra Prasad is a well-known filmmaker and writer. His notable work as a screenwriter includes blockbuster films like Baahubali, RRR, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Magadheera. The Hon. Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, has congratulated both the nominees on his Twitter handle.

The creative genius of @ilaiyaraaja Ji has enthralled people across generations. His works beautifully reflect many emotions. What is equally inspiring is his life journey- he rose from a humble background and achieved so much. Glad that he has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/VH6wedLByC

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022

Congratulating Ilaiyaraaja, PM Narendra Modi wrote, "The creative genius of @ilaiyaraaja Ji has enthralled people across generations. His works beautifully reflect many emotions. What is equally inspiring is his life journey- he rose from a humble background and achieved so much. Glad that he has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha."

Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu is associated with the creative world for decades. His works showcase India's glorious culture and have made a mark globally. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022

For Vijayendra Prasad, the hon. PM shared, "Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu is associated with the creative world for decades. His works showcase India's glorious culture and have made a mark globally. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha."