#RIPMSV: Celebs mourn the demise of MS Viswanathan

Southern music legend MS Vishwanathan, who had been critically ill for the past few days bid farewell to the world on July 14, 2015. The melody genius had been admitted to the hospital on June 27, 2015, after he complained of difficulty in breathing. However, despite all efforts to improve his health condition, it worsened as the days passed. The legend passed away at 4:15 am on July 2015, as reported by a hospital source. MS Vishwanathan’s demise has shaken the Tamil fraternity.

- Aarti Iyengar

Rajnikanth:
Superstar Rajnikanth mourned the demise of legendary music compose MS vishwanathan. In a report on IANS, the superstar was quoted saying that Vishwanathan was behind the success of MGR and Sivaji. Rajnikanth, who himself worked in a movie with Vishwanathan as the music composer, grieved the loss of such a phenomenal composer. The Enthiraan actor also said that if not for MSV, the careers of filmmaker Balachander, lyricist Vaali and Kannadasan wouldn't have reached success, reported IANS. Like several celebrities of Kollywood, even he paid homage to late MS Vishwanathan.

PM Narendra Modi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi grieved the death of veteran music composer MS Vishwanathan. He was quoted by IANS as saying, "The unfortunate demise of MS Viswanathan is a major loss to music lovers. People across generations enjoyed his compositions. When it came to music, MS Viswanathan was always ahead of his time. Condolences to his family and his several admirers."

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalitha:
Pained by the demise of music legend MS Vishwanathan, Jayalalitha said that the late music composer should have been honoured with a Padma Bhushan Award for his exceptional contribution to the music industry. In a statement given to IANS, the Tamil Nadu CM said that the melody maestro who was awarded with several accolades wasn't honoured with a Padma Bhushan. She also said that from the time she took the CM's chair, she constantly recommended Vishwanathan's name for the Padma Bhsuhan but the central government did not lend an ear to it, reported IANS.

Other celebrities took to Twitter to share their grief and offer condolences. Here’s what they had to say...

Disclaimer: All tweets have been sourced from Twitter and written as is.

AR Rahman @arrahman:
“MSV took us to deepest core of Tamil & colorful melodies over past 40 yrs We've lost our beloved melodic genius May almighty bless his soul”

Dhanush @dhanushkraja:
“Rest in peace MSV sir”

Rajyavardhan Rathore @Ra_THORe:
"Sad to know abt the demise of music legend M S Viswanathan.His music compositions will keep him etched in people's memories forever. #RIPMSV"

D Imman @immancomposer:
“A Big Loss to Music Fraternity.. RIP MSV sir..Your music lives in our hearts forever..deepest condolences”

Shruti Haasan @shrutihaasan:
“Today we have lost one of the greatest musical minds - someone who greatly influence me it was an honour to have known him RIP MSV sir”

GV Prakash Kumar @gvprakash:
“RIP The true legend of Indian cinema ... Ur songs can never leave the world till eternity .. MSV sir we will miss u”

Ghibran @GhibranOfficial:
“Devastated to hear about the demise of MS Viswanathan sir. May he rest in peace. Huge loss to music”

Jayam Ravi @actor_jayamravi:
“Big loss for the music world..u will live thru ur music forever sir..!!#RIPMSV”

Vikram Prabhu @iamVikramPrabhu:
“Another Legend passes away leaving his Amazing work to keep coming generations inspired! #OLDisGOLD #Inspiration #Respect #LegendMSVsir”

Vishal @VishalKOfficial:
“A legend has passed away. M s Viswanathan. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family. A great loss to the industry”

Radikaa Sarathkumar @realradikaa:
“RIP to MSV sir a legend,his music will always live on.”

Prasanna @Prasanna_actor:
“It's such a sad day for Indian film & music industry. RIP MSV sir. He will remain with us for generations through his music.”

Nakul @Actor_Nakul:
“Thank you for adding colour to Tamil cinema with your music for all these years. My condolences to the family. #RIP #Legend #MSViswanathan”

Khushbu Sundar @khushsundar:
“Nor a great day to start with..We lose a stalwart, the greatest of all, #M.S.Vishwanathan this early morning..may his soul rest in peace.”

Mohan Raman @actormohanraman:
“#RIPMSV - That the indian govt had not given even a padma sri to you reflects only on them and the state govts not on you - NeerMannan.....”

Pandiraj @pandiraj3:
“Grown up by listening his tunes.Magical music mind. A great Loss for d industry.RIP MSV sir.”