Veteran composer Deva dies at 75
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Deva, a prolific Indian music director, died of a heart attack on October 17, 2023, at a private hospital in Chennai.
- Deva composed music for over 400 films across Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
- He was known as the “King of Gaana” for his contributions to Tamil music.
- The death was reported as a cardiac arrest.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 25% left, 50% center, 25% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: The Hindu highlighted Deva’s status as a well-rounded composer and noted his passing at age 75. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Deva: a well-rounded composer bids goodbye
Center: Free Press Journal and Pinkvilla focused on the widespread mourning by celebrities and the breadth of his film work. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Legendary Tamil music composer Deva passes away at 75 in Chennai; Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan pay tribute
TN Govt Announces State Honours For Music Composer Deva Final Rites
Timeline
First to report: Pinkvilla (); 4 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Pinkvilla, Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Legendary Tamil music composer Deva passes away at 75 in Chennai; Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan pay tribute — Pinkvilla (center) ·
- Deva Death: Kamal Haasan, Karthi, Khushbu Sundar And Many More Celebrities Mourn Demise Of Veteran Music Composer — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Deva: a well-rounded composer bids goodbye — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- TN Govt Announces State Honours For Music Composer Deva Final Rites — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·