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Yuvan Shankar Raja (born 31 August 1979) is an Indian singer-songwriter, film score and soundtrack composer, and occasional lyricist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. The youngest son of noted film composer Ilaiyaraaja, he began his musical career in 1996, at age 16, when he composed the film score for Aravindhan. After initial struggle, he made his big break with the Thulluvadho Ilamai soundtrack (2001), and evolved as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000's. Date of birth 31 August, 1979 Family Dad - Indian Maestro Ilayaraja Mother -Jeeva(Housewife) Brother -Karthik raja(Music Director) Sister -Bhavatharini(Playback Singer) Star Sign Virgo First song composed "All the best"-Film Aravindhan (Tamil) Favorite instrument Guitar, Piano Favorite Songs 'Idhu Kadhala' from 'Thulluvathum Illamai, Kadhalin Dheepam Onru, Pehla Nasha and tons of his dad’s songs Favorite Singers Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, P.B. Srinivas, S.P. Balasubramaniam Favorite music Ilayaraja, RD Burman, SD Burman, John Williams composers Favorite films Singing in the Rain, Fugitive, Sixth Sense , Udhayam, Thevar Magan Favorite Sport Roller Skates, Badminton Favorite City Singapore, London, Bangalore Favorite Food Italian, Indian, Mexican Favorite Holiday Venice, Italy and Canada First car BMW 3 series Definition of love It's a drug like. when taking it you will get addicted to it and you will never let it go. Happiest moment When he drove his new sports car Saddest moment Lots of them. Difficult to pick up one Likes Honesty Dislikes Dishonesty Dream To work on an international project Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.