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T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai
Acting
27 Aug 1898
† 12 Dec 1956
Thiruvaduthurai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Thirumarugal Natesapillai Rajarathinam Pillai (27 August 1898- 12 December 1956) or TNR was an Indian Carnatic musician, nadaswaram maestro, vocalist and film actor. He was popularly known as "Nadaswara Chakravarthi" (literally, the Emperor of Nadaswaram). Rajarathinam Pillai was born Balasubramanian to his parents, Kuppuswami Pillai and Govindammal at Thiruvaduthurai in Thanjavur District in South India. His father was an exponent of Carnatic music. He was given in adoption to his uncle Thirum...
Also Known As
Thirumarugal Natesapillai Rajarathinam Pillai, T. N. Rajarathnam Pillai, TNR, Balasubramaniam, T N Rajarathinam Pillai
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