Isaigniani Ilayaraja is celebrating his 78th birthday today and millions of fans around the globe have posted their wishes on social media. It shows how much he has influenced generations of film music lovers and stands tall as an all-time great in the field.

Kamal Haasan an ardent admirer and long-time collaborator in his unique style has posted a loving birthday message to Ilayaraja. He has written in poeticTamil the attempted translation of which is "For music Ilayaraja is forever youth and to my mind, he is a root who remains closely bonded in mutual feelings. He has the ability to translate random occurrences into music. My heartiest birthday wishes. to the maestro who conducts the hearts of millions and millions,

Kamal and Ilayaraja have collaborated in hundreds of films among which 'Raja Paarvai', 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', 'Guna', 'Hey Ram', 'Virumandi' and 'Nayagan' are still hailed for the outstanding songs and music soothing minds endlessly.