Noted Singer EH Hanifa Passes away At Chennai

09 April, Chennai

Noted singer EM Hanifa whose voice transcended religious lines died Wednesday at Chennai. He was 97.

Of the many songs that he sang “Iraivanidam Kaiyenthungal ” (look up to God he never says no) was an evergreen liked by all crossing across religious barriers.

A close friend of DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi, Hanifa not only lent his voice for religious songs but was a well known singer for popularizing the Dravidian ideals.

He did contest as a DMK Candidate from Vaniyambadi in 2002 but could not win.