Dandapani Desikar

M M Dhandapani Desikar (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer.

'Isai Arasu' Dhandapani 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 Madurai Muthaiya Desikar and Pappammal. 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.

Desikar is one of those singers who have performed full-fledged Tirukkural concerts. P. Muthukumaraswamy Sarma was a student of Desikar.

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