Kavingnaar Vaali passes away at 82

Noted lyricist Vaali passes away at 82

Veteran Tamil film lyricist Vaali died at a private hospital here today. He was 82.

Vaali was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for respiratory problems for a month and was on ventilator support.

Born as TS Rangarajan in the temple town of Srirangam, Vaali penned lyrics for stars across generations, from the veteran MG Ramachandran (MGR), Kamal Haasan to present day heroes like Dhanush. He worked with star composers of Tamil cinema like MS Viswanthan and AR Rahman.

Having started in the mid-60s, Vaali went on to pen nearly 10,000 songs in his five-decade-long career.

Vaali also acted in a few movies including veteran K Balachander-directed Poikal Kuthirai and Kamal Haasan's Hey Ram.

He wrote two songs in Bharat Bala directed film Mariyan, starring Dhanush, which is scheduled for release tomorrow.

Source : http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1862716/report-noted-lyricist-vaali-passes-away-at-82

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Tamil Industry mourns his loss

Farewell vaali sir. Your contribution to Tamil music is incomparable. Rest in peace poet. You are our pride

RIP Vaali Sir...won't say we will miss u as u miss those who r faraway..you will continue to live in our hearts forever n ever..

What a great loss to the industry. Valli sir we mourn yr loss to Tamil

The great veteran poet Vaali is no more. Tamil cinema will never be the same again. Sad day.

#RIP vaali sir ! Condolences to his family ... One legend and a great human being !

Acharyan thiruvadi adaindhaar Sri Vaali Cant believe I sang his lyrics only last month.

RIP vaali sir... U will be missed...

RIP Vaali sir... A very huge loss... Don't know what to say... Miss u sir

Uncle vaali...your were such an inspiration just for the zeal you had for life n the zest you lived it with..what an irreplaceable loss ..