Yuvan Shankar Raja is one of the famous Indian musicians who mainly focusing production in the Tamil cine industry. He is the son of popular music director Ilayaraja and was born in 1979. This composer grew up in a family where given value and importance for music. In his early studies, he wanted to join the aircraft industry, and he has a fascination with an airplane. Then he has an interest in music and realized it is everywhere, so started to focus a career on music. At age of 16, he began his work in a Tamil movie named “Aravindhan”. Earlier he struggled a lot to stand in the film industry and fails in his music career. Later, some Tamil famous music directors found his talent and hire him to make sound records for Poovellam Kettupar (1999), Rishi (2000), and Dheena (2000). Now he is a successful music director who worked in over 100 films.
Personal information
Date of birth | 31 August 1979 |
Real Name | Yuvan Sankar Raja or Abdul Khaliq |
Nick name | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Yuvi |
Birth place | Theni, Tamilnadu |
Currently Live in | Chennai, Tamilnadu |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Music Director |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | Indian |
Marital status | Married |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Education | Graduation |
School | St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
College | Trinity College, London, UK |
Hobbies | Listening to music, Songwriting, Singing, Driving |
Yuvan Shankar -Family And Relatives
His father is a famous Indian musician named Ilayaraja, and his mother’s name is Jeeva Rajaiya. He has two siblings named Karthick Raja and Bahavatharani.
Yuvan Shankar -Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Affairs
His former wife’s name is Sujaya Chandran, and they got a divorce. After that, she married Shilpa Mohan which also did not last long. In 2015, he married Zafroon Nisa who is a Malaysia-based designer.
Yuvan Shankar -Favourite Things
Movie | Singing in the Rain, Fugitive, Sixth Sense , Udhayam, Thevar Magan |
Song | ‘Idhu Kadhala’ and tons of his father’s songs |
Singers | Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, P.B. Srinivas, S.P. Balasubramaniam |
Musician | Ilayaraja, RD Burman, SD Burman, John Williams |
Instrument | Guitar, Piano |
City | Singapore, London, Bangalore |
Sport | Roller Skates, Badminton |
Food | Italian, Indian, Mexican |
Yuvan Shankar –Career
He began his career in 1996 and struggled a lot in his earlier career. In 2000 this composer got a major hit in “Dheena” movie which led him to work in many movies like Thulluvadho Ilamai (2001), Nandha (2001), April Maadhathil (2002), and Kadhal Samrajyam (2002). Later, he gives many blockbuster albums in movies. This man worked in over 100 films as a music director and sang many songs. He created a music label, and film production studio named U1 records & YSR films. Besides, he won and nominated for many awards in various titles.
Yuvan Shankar –Net Worth
His approximate net worth is 5 million.
Yuvan Shankar –Car Collection
- Aston Martin N420 Vantage
Yuvan Shankar –Filmography
His blockbuster music album listed below.
1997 | Aravindhan |
1998 | Kalayana Galatta |
1999 | Poovellam Kettupaar |
2000 | Dheena |
2001 | Nandha |
2002 | Thulluvatho Ilamai, Mounam Pesiyadhe |
2003 | Kadhal Konden,Winner |
2004 | G Rainbow Colony, Mammadhan |
2005 | Pudhupettai |
2006 | Paruthiveeran, Vallavan |
2007 | Saththam Podathey , Billa |
2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini |
2009 | Paiaya, Siva Manasula Sakthi |
2010 | Goa, Thillalangadi |
2011 | Mangatha |
2012 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer |
2013 | Aarambam, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga |
2014 | Anjaan |
2015 | Masss |
2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
2017 | Kadamban |
2018 | Maari 2, Sandakozhi 2 |
2019 | Serkonda Pathai, Ngk |
2021 | Manadu, Dikkiloona |
2022 | Love Today, Valimai |
Upcoming | Mr.Zoo Keeper, Aandavar |
Yuvan Shankar –Physical Appearance
Height | 5”2 |
Weight | 69kg |
Eye color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Yuvan Shankar -Social Media Information
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@thisisysr | |
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Yuvan Shankar –Awards
2 | Flimfare Awards South |
5 | Mirchi Music Awards |
4 | Vijay Awards |
3 | Tamilnadu State Film Awards |
Yuvan Shankar –Unknown Facts
Yuvan also does non-film works like television, web series, and independent music videos.