Chennai, June 2 -- Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja greeted fans who gathered outside his office in Kodambakkam to wish him on the occasion of his 83rd birthday on Tuesday.

The celebrated composer, fondly referred to as "Isaignani" by his admirers, stepped out of his Kodambakkam office and acknowledged the crowd with folded hands and a warm smile. Fans, many carrying bouquets, garlands and banners, cheered enthusiastically as they caught a glimpse of the maestro.

'En Kanmani Kadhali', 'Ragam Kaetkum Kaalam', 'Aye Zindagi Gale Lagaa Le', 'Vaishnav Jana To' are some of the iconic songs for which the composer has scored music.

The atmosphere around the office turned festive as fans from different parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring s...