Dandapani Desikar

M M Dandapani Desikar (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer.

'Isai Arasu' Dandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency. He got training from Manicka Desikar and Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. He was the son of Muthiah Desikar. He gave his first performance in Tirumarugal. He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, Annamalai University for fifteen years. He acted in Tamil films including Nandanar which was produced by S. S. Vasan.

Desikar is one of those singers who have performed full-fledged Tirukkural concerts.[1]

Songs
Song Raagam Thalam

Adiyenai kattu arulvai angayarkkanni

Kambhoji T/Triputa-
Akkamume tarum anbai arindidil Kadaram Adi

Movies
Film Year Role Director Producer Notes
Pattinathar 1937 Pattinathar Life story of Saint Pattinathar, the copy of this film is not available, except a small portion
Thayumanavar 1938 Thayumanavar T. R. Sundaram T. R. Sundaram Life story of Thayumanavar
Manickavasagar 1939 Manickavasagar T. R. Sundaram V. S. M. Gopala Krishnaiyer Life story of Saint Manickavasagar
Nandanar 1942 Nandanaar Murugadasa S.S.Vasan A controversial bhakti film playing the life of harijan saint Nandanar and immense hit.Movie was Produce by Gemini S.S.Vasan.

Awards

Citations
  1. Rangan, The Hindu, 19 March 2016.

References
  • Rangan, Baradwaj (19 March 2016). "A musical bridge across eras". The Hindu. Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 29 July 2018.


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