Isaipuyal A.R. Rahman posted a childhood photo of himself with Arjunan Master who passed away this morning and wrote a tribute on Twitter "An act of kindness lasts a lifetime. I will never forget the love & encouragement you gave me during my childhood.Your innumerable melodic songs are a testament for your everlasting legacy. May you rest in peace MK Arjunan Master...My condolences to the family, friends & admirers".

M.K. Arjunan known as the melody king of Malayalam cinema passes away in the early hours of today aged 84 at his house in Kochi. He has scored music for over 600 films giving innumerable hit songs. He is credited with giving the first chance to not only A.R.Rahman but also K.J. Yesudoss. (pic courtesy Malayalam Manorma and A.R. Rahman Twitter account)

An act of kindness lasts a lifetime. I will never forget the love & encouragement you gave me during my childhood.Your innumerable melodic songs are a testament for your everlasting legacy. May you rest in peace MK Arjunan Master...My condolences to the family, friends & admirers pic.twitter.com/GpVO4FebII

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 6, 2020