Dandapani Desikar, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Dandapani Desikar

Indian singer

Date of Birth: 27-Aug-1908

Date of Death: 26-Jun-1972

Profession: singer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

M M Dandapani Desikar (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer. 'Isai Arasu' Dandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency.
He got training from Manicka Desikar and Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai.
He was the son of Muthiah Desikar.
He gave his first performance in Tirumarugal.
He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, Annamalai University for fifteen years.
He acted in Tamil films including Nandanar which was produced by S.
S.
Vasan.