I am seeing that whenever ARR gets an award IR fans feel a bit downcasted. Why IR did not win that? Believe me. I am a hardcore IR fan and have been visiting this forum for more than 13 years. I used to get into some unyielding IR vs ARR arguments. But over years I have learnt few things. My passion to IR's music has not lessened any bit though. But if ARR has won a reputed award that is kinda of achievement and there could be factors behind that has supplemented to achieve this feat. It is commendable. On the other hand, IR doesn't have to follow the suit. He probably is on a different plane. Apparently, he has reached a stage where he doesn't have to prove anything to the world either. If he is Gnani, he may not have any ego to perform to prove anything but totally immersed in work and find his happiness there. His vision is far from a regular man's vision, who has already seen 35 years of ups and downs in the industry. An award could mean little for such a personality. Remember, he has so many die hard fans who breathe and live with his music everyday. People can pretend to do that for others. But, from my understanding, all IR fans are "than-nilai maranthu avar magudiukku aadum paambukal". That is a real, solid achievement, something hard to procure more than any awards. I have lost the comparison feeling absolutely. So, no more fights or arguments any more. How many musicians can make their songs immortal. Millions of South Indians have given a big place for him in our hearts. So let's be proud about that. Let's allow him flow like a stream. But at the same time, let us not compare (or) degrade other MDs to praise IR. IR has gone beyond that. Watch the TV music channels everyday, you definitely know what I mean.
