Ilaiyaraaja to Celebrate 50 Years with Charity Concert in Bengaluru

December 15, 2025

Bengaluru: Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja is set to perform a special concert next month to celebrate 50 years of his musical journey, coinciding with the silver jubilee of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

Titled “Ilaiyaraaja 50: A Legendary Musical Journey”, the concert will take place on January 10, 2026, at NICE Grounds in Madavara, Bengaluru.

The event aims to support “Music for Meals”, an initiative by the Akshaya Patra Foundation that leverages music-led programmes to raise awareness and generate support for providing nutritious meals to schoolchildren.

Marking 25 years of service, the foundation currently serves mid-day meals to around 2.33 million children across 23,978 government and government-aided schools, and is a key implementing partner of the Centre’s PM POSHAN programme.

Speaking at a press conference, Ilaiyaraaja said he immediately agreed to the concert when approached by the foundation:

“The moment they mentioned it, I immediately agreed. It was a spontaneous decision. When it is for a good cause, I have to do it.”

Widely regarded as one of India’s most influential composers, Ilaiyaraaja’s five-decade-long career spans multiple languages and genres. The organisers highlighted that the collaboration beautifully combines cultural expression with social service, emphasizing the role of the arts in supporting national welfare initiatives.

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