Entering the industry as a movie soundtrack composer in the late 1980s, Upadrasta Vidya Sagar—better known as Vidyasagar—helped shape a new sound in Tamil cinema alongside his peers. Known as the “Melody King” due to his unerring ability to craft catchy songs for every mood, he has always treated lyrics as sacrosanct, and has become a revered name in the Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu film spheres. Whether it’s a winsome Tamil love song or a moving tale of heartbreak, Vidyasagar has enlisted the likes of KK, Hariharan, Srivardhini and K.S. Chithra to deliver countless hits that span generations.