- March 12, 2024
Fan moment for Rockstar DSP as music maestro Ilaiyaraaja visits his studio
Music composer Devi Sri Prasad, fondly known as Rockstar DSP, was recently overwhelmed with joy as he welcomed his musical guru, the legendary maestro Ilaiyaraaja, into his studio. This momentous occasion marked a dream come true for DSP, who has long admired and drawn inspiration from Ilaiyaraaja’s unparalleled musical genius.
DSP’s deep reverence for Ilaiyaraaja is well-known, with the former often referring to the latter as the “God of music” and crediting him as a major influence on his own musical journey. In DSP’s studio, a striking wall-length photo of Ilaiyaraaja stands as a testament to the profound impact the maestro’s work has had on the young composer.
The significance of Ilaiyaraaja’s visit was not lost on DSP or his fans. Having previously sought Ilaiyaraaja’s blessings after winning a National Award for his work on ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, DSP cherished this opportunity to share a fan moment with the musical icon.
As speculation mounts about a potential collaboration between DSP and Ilaiyaraaja, fans eagerly await news of what promises to be a monumental fusion of musical talents. With Ilaiyaraaja’s illustrious career spanning over 1300 films across multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, the prospect of a collaboration between these two musical maestros is nothing short of electrifying.
Meanwhile, DSP has an exciting lineup of projects on the horizon. His compositions will grace upcoming films such as ‘Thandel’, ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, ‘Kanguva’, and ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’. Additionally, he recently announced his collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Sekhar Kammula for the eagerly anticipated ‘Kubera’, starring the talented Dhanush in the lead role.
As the music world eagerly anticipates the magic that could emerge from a potential DSP-Ilaiyaraaja collaboration, fans can revel in the knowledge that two titans of the industry are poised to create musical masterpieces that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.