Deva, Tamil music maestro who held Malaysia close, dies at 75
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The composer behind more than 400 films leaves behind a catalogue of melodies, 'gaana' hits and unforgettable scores cherished across generations.
From the original report
Born Devanesan Chokkalingam, the composer was reportedly admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, where he died following a heart attack. News of his death prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and members of the film industry.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Deva composed songs and background scores for more than 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
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