Remembering Uma Ramanan: A Melodious Legacy in Tamil Music
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Uma Ramanan |
| Profession | Renowned playback singer (predominantly sang in Tamil) |
| Date of Passing | Recently announced (specific date not provided) |
| Age at Passing | 72 years |
| Place of Passing | Chennai |
| Surviving Family | Husband: AV Ramanan (singer), Son: Vignesh Ramanan |
| Career Highlights | - Trained classical singer |
| - Over 6,000 concerts in 35 years | |
| - Breakthrough song: "Poongathave Thalthiravai" from "Nizhalgal" | |
| Notable Works | Collaborations with Ilaiyaraaja: |
| - "Bhoopalam Isaikkum" (Thooral Ninnu Pochchu) | |
| - "Aanandha Raagam" (Panner Pushpangal) | |
| - "Kanmani Nee Vara" (Thendrale Ennai Thodu) | |
| - "Ponn Maanae" (Oru Kaidhiyin Dairy) | |
| - "Aagaya Vennilave" (Arangetra Velai) | |
| - "Sri Ranga Ranganathanin" (Mahanadi) | |
| Last Recorded Song | "Kannum Kannumthan Kalandaachu" for the film Thirupaachi (starring Vijay) |