Thenisai Thendral Deva, the composer who gave Tamil cinema its gaana beat, dies at 75

Chennai, Oct 17 (UNI) Tamil cinema lost one of its most recognisable musical voices as veteran composer and singer Deva, affectionately known as 'Thenisai Thendral', died on Saturday at the age of 75. Deva complained of chest pain and was rushed to a private hospital where he breathed his last. His body was taken to his residence where a host of film personalities and political leaders paid their last respects. His body would be taken to his native place of Arcot in Ranipet district tomorrow where the last rites would be performed. Tamil Nadu Governor R.V.Arlekar, Chief Minister Vijay, DMK…