Yuvan Shankar Raja is no stranger to Tamil film music. The young and energetic music director is celebrating a happy birthday Today.

Son of veteran music composer Ilayaraja, Yuvan made his debut with Aravindan.

Hailing from a musical family, much of Yuvan's inspiration is said to come from the several genres he grew up listening to such as Western classical music and jazz, in addition to urban Hip Hop and other styles and sounds.

Yuvan's unique blend of melody and catchy orchestration in films such as Kadhal Kondein, 7G Rainbow Colony, Pudhupettai, Paruthiveeran, Pattiyal, Kanda Naal Mudhal, Manmadhan, Vallavan among others won him acclaims.

Pudhupettai featured a traditional orchestral score played by Chapraya Symphony Orchestra in Bangkok with several themes and the soundtrack was released to acclaim. Yuvan's forthcoming albums include Billa, Kannamoochi Yaenada, Sathumpodaathay and Yaradi Nee Mohini.

Let's wish the young music prodigy a happy birthday.