Music composer Deva, who created Rajinikanth’s intro music, died on October 17 at age 75 after a heart attack. Khushbu Sundar expressed shock at his death.
Why it matters
Followers of Khushbu Sundar may care because she publicly reacted to the passing of a composer linked to Rajinikanth’s iconic intro music.
Key facts
- Deva was described as a legendary music composer.
- Deva composed Rajinikanth’s intro music.
- The film industry and fans grieved Deva’s death.
- Chinmayi also expressed shock at Deva’s death.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Legendary music composer Deva who composed Rajinikanth's intro music dies at 75; Khushbu Sundar, Chinmayi express shockhindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Who was Deva? The late music composer behind Rajinikanth’s title cardtimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Legendary Tamil music composer Deva passes away at 75 in Chennai; Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan pay tributepinkvilla.com(opens in a new tab)
- Deva passes away: Rajinikanth pays last respects; Vijay consolestimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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