★ HOW OLD IS YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA?
Yuvan Shankar Raja is 46 years old, born August 31, 1979 in IN · Virgo.
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About
Yuvan Shankar Raja turned hip-hop and Western production into Tamil cinema's defining sound. Born 31 August 1979 in India, the composer and playback singer scored over 190 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Known as the "BGM King" of Tamil film music, he won two Filmfare Awards South and five Mirchi Music Awards South. A Virgo, Yuvan brought remix culture and EDM-jazz fusion to Tamil Nadu starting in the mid-2000s.
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Biography
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian composer and playback singer who reshaped Tamil cinema's sonic landscape through Western production techniques and hip-hop beats. Born 31 August 1979, he is officially named Abdul Khaliq and is the youngest son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja. At 16, Yuvan composed the score for Aravindhan, marking his entry into film music in 1996. His breakthrough arrived with the soundtracks for Dheena (2001) and Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002), establishing him as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000s. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil in 2004 for 7G Rainbow Colony, and in 2006 became the only Indian composer to win the Cyprus International Film Festival Award for the Raam soundtrack. His Telugu musical Oy! earned him the Filmfare Special Award – South in 2009. Over 25 years, Yuvan has scored more than 190 films. He expanded into entrepreneurship by founding U1 Records in 2015 and launching YSR Films production studio in 2017. Credited with introducing hip-hop to the Tamil film industry and starting the "era of remixes," Yuvan is frequently called the "BGM King" of Tamil film music. His accolades include two Filmfare Awards South, five Mirchi Music Awards South, three Vijay Awards, and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. As a Virgo born in late summer, Yuvan's versatility reflects the sign's adaptability and analytical approach to craft. His life-path number 11 aligns with his visionary role in modernizing Tamil cinema's musical foundation.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Yuvan Shankar Raja grew up as the youngest son of composer Ilaiyaraaja, one of Indian cinema's most influential figures. At age 16, he composed the film score for Aravindhan in 1996, beginning his professional career in Tamil film music. This early entry into composition at a teenage age set the stage for his rapid rise through the late 1990s.
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Trivia
- Yuvan is officially named Abdul Khaliq and is the youngest son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.
- He is the only Indian composer to win the Cyprus International Film Festival Award, winning it in 2006 for the Raam soundtrack.
- Yuvan is frequently referred to as the "BGM King" of Tamil film music and is credited with introducing hip-hop to the Tamil film industry.
- He founded his own music label, U1 Records, in 2015 and launched his film production studio, YSR Films, in 2017.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yuvan Shankar Raja?
- Yuvan Shankar Raja is 46 years old (born August 31, 1979).
- When is Yuvan Shankar Raja's birthday?
- Yuvan Shankar Raja was born on August 31, 1979.
- What is Yuvan Shankar Raja's zodiac sign?
- Yuvan Shankar Raja is a Virgo, born August 31, 1979.
- What is Yuvan Shankar Raja's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yuvan Shankar Raja was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Yuvan Shankar Raja from?
- Yuvan Shankar Raja is from IN.
- What does Yuvan Shankar Raja do?
- Yuvan Shankar Raja is a actor.
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