Legendary Tamil Playback Singer Uma Ramanan Dies at 72

Chennai:  Tamil playback legend Uma Ramanan passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, in Chennai. The renowned singer was known for her collaborations with music maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Scroll down to find more details.

Tragic news broke yesterday that singer Uma passed away at the age of 72. After a valiant fight with an undisclosed illness, she died on Wednesday. Details about her funeral service are pending. Uma Ramanan, the talented singer, leaves behind a grieving family – her husband, AV Ramanan, also a singer, and their son, Vignesh Ramanan.

After honing her skills in classical music under Pazhani Vijayalakshmi’s tutelage, Uma’s path intertwined with AV Ramanan’s. Back then, Ramanan was seeking vocalists for his live performances. Their professional partnership thrived, eventually culminating in a beautiful love story.