Veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja will be honoured with the prestigious Padmapani Award at the 11th Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival for his enduring contributions to Indian cinema
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Veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja has been named the recipient of the prestigious Padmapani Award at the 11th Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival (AEIFF), in recognition of his extraordinary and enduring contribution to Indian cinema.
The award includes a Padmapani memento, a citation certificate, and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. The 11th edition of the Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 1 at Mahatma Gandhi Mission, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The festival is being organised with the support of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, and is co-presented by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation.
Widely regarded as one of India’s most influential composers, Ilaiyaraaja’s recognition at AEIFF underscores his lasting impact on film music across languages and generations.