“Government should take necessary steps to add music into school syllab...” — Ilaiyaraaja Quote

Government should take necessary steps to add music into school syllabus and impart knowledge to the students.

Music is not a subject to be discussed. It has to be experienced.

When you see the ocean and the infinite, it empties your mind.

Taking legal action against pirates is a headache for artists like me.

Right from the 17th century, composers who have taken up music as their means of livelihood went through a hard time financially. They were paid only for commissioned works and public performances. And, when their music became famous, orchestras in other cities and countries would pay a small amount to copy the music.

As my kids grow up, I think a lot about the lessons and values I want to impart to them. More than any particular skill or even financial support, I believe perseverance and resilience will serve them best, regardless of what curveball life inevitably throws them.

Not every show is meant to impart education and has to be entertainment driven as well.

Because I've got younger sisters, I want to impart on them the possibility of being a strong woman in whatever role I choose.

The teaching thing, the one where I have to impart my knowledge, is probably what comes the least naturally to me because I'm an absorber of things.