Summary
M M Dandapani Desikar (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer.[1]
'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.[2] P. Muthukumaraswamy Sarma was a student of Desikar.[3]
Songs edit
| Song | Raagam | Thalam |
|---|---|---|
|
Adiyenai kattu arulvai angayarkkanni |
Kambhoji | T/Triputa- |
| Akkamume tarum anbai arindidil | Kadaram | Adi |
|
"Thunbam Nergayil" (lyrics by Bharathidasan)[4] |
Desh | Adi |
Movies edit
| 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 bhakti film playing the life of harijan saint Nandanar and immense hit. |
Awards edit
- Sangeetha Kalasikhamani, 1955 by The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai
Citations edit
- ^ Commune, The (27 August 2022). "MM Dhandappani Desikar: A Carnatic Music Doyen". The Commune. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ Rangan, The Hindu, 19 March 2016.
- ^ "Disciple who popularized Desikar's legacy". The Times of India. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ Sriram V (19 April 2018). "Bharathidasan, Dandapani Desigar and the Travancore Sisters". Madras Heritage and Carnatic Music. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
References edit
- Rangan, Baradwaj (19 March 2016). "A musical bridge across eras". The Hindu. Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
External links edit
- Short profile
- M Dandapani Desikar
- M M Dandapani
- Profile of artists
- M. M. Dandapani Desikar's Compositions