Aadiduven Nadanam
From Manamagal · 1951
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Manamagal1951
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aadiduven nadanam aadiduven | I will dance, I will dance a dance |
| Aasai kaadhalarodu naan | Along with my beloved lover, I |
| Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae | Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers |
| Nadanam aadiduven | I will dance a dance |
| Female | |
| Aadiduven nadanam aadiduven | I will dance, I will dance a dance |
| Aasai kaadhalarodu naan | Along with my beloved lover, I |
| Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae | Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers |
| Nadanam aadiduven | I will dance a dance |
| Female | |
| Naadiduven avar nalamae | I will seek his well-being |
| Peridhena naanae | Deeming it as the ultimate goal myself |
| Paadiduven thamil padhangal | I will sing Tamil musical compositions |
| Azhagaai thaanae | Most beautifully on my own |
| Naadiduven avar nalamae | I will seek his well-being |
| Peridhena naanae | Deeming it as the ultimate goal myself |
| Paadiduven thamil padhangal | I will sing Tamil musical compositions |
| Azhagaai thaanae | Most beautifully on my own |
| Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae | Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers |
| Nadanam aadiduven | I will dance a dance |
| Female | |
| Kayal naaval migu moganam | With charming fish-like eyes and fascination |
| Ennaalum avar kaadhalaal | Always inspired by his love |
| En vaazhvil uyar inbamae | The supreme happiness in my life |
| Ennnaadal avar kaanavae | Is for him to witness my dance |
| Female | |
| Aasai kaadhalorodu naan | Along with my beloved lover, I |
| Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae | Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers |
| Nadanam aadiduven | I will dance a dance |
| Female | |
| Udai olir manigal kaanavum | To display the sparkling jewels on my attire |
| Idai kodi minnal thonavum | My vine-like waist appearing like a flash of lightning |
| Nadai mada annam naanavae | Making the gentle swan feel shy of its gait |
| Udai olir manigal kaanavum | To display the sparkling jewels on my attire |
| Idai kodi minnal thonavum | My vine-like waist appearing like a flash of lightning |
| Nadai mada annam naanavae | Making the gentle swan feel shy of its gait |
| Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae | Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers |
| Nadanam aadiduven | I will dance a dance |
ஆடிடுவேன் நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
ஆசை காதலரோடு நான்
ஆடிடும் கலாப மயில் போலே
நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
I will dance, I will dance a dance
Along with my beloved lover, I
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
I will dance a dance
ஆடிடுவேன் நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
ஆசை காதலரோடு நான்
ஆடிடும் கலாப மயில் போலே
நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
I will dance, I will dance a dance
Along with my beloved lover, I
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
I will dance a dance
நாடிடுவேன் அவர் நலமே
பெரிதென நானே
பாடிடுவேன் தமிழ் பதங்கள்
அழகாய் தானே
நாடிடுவேன் அவர் நலமே
பெரிதென நானே
பாடிடுவேன் தமிழ் பதங்கள்
அழகாய் தானே
ஆடிடும் கலாப மயில் போலே
நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
I will seek his well-being
Deeming it as the ultimate goal myself
I will sing Tamil musical compositions
Most beautifully on my own
I will seek his well-being
Deeming it as the ultimate goal myself
I will sing Tamil musical compositions
Most beautifully on my own
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
I will dance a dance
கயல் நாவல் மிகு மோகனம்
எந்நாளும் அவர் காதலால்
என் வாழ்வில் உயர் இன்பமே
என்னாடல் அவர் காணவே
With charming fish-like eyes and fascination
Always inspired by his love
The supreme happiness in my life
Is for him to witness my dance
ஆசை காதலரோடு நான்
ஆடிடும் கலாப மயில் போலே
நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
Along with my beloved lover, I
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
I will dance a dance
உடை ஒளிர் மணிகள் காணவும்
இடை கொடி மின்னல் தோணவும்
நடை மட அன்னம் நாணவே
உடை ஒளிர் மணிகள் காணவும்
இடை கொடி மின்னல் தோணவும்
நடை மட அன்னம் நாணவே
ஆடிடும் கலாப மயில் போலே
நடனம் ஆடிடுவேன்
To display the sparkling jewels on my attire
My vine-like waist appearing like a flash of lightning
Making the gentle swan feel shy of its gait
To display the sparkling jewels on my attire
My vine-like waist appearing like a flash of lightning
Making the gentle swan feel shy of its gait
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
I will dance a dance
Aadiduven nadanam aadiduven
I will dance, I will dance a dance
Aasai kaadhalarodu naan
Along with my beloved lover, I
Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
Nadanam aadiduven
I will dance a dance
Aadiduven nadanam aadiduven
I will dance, I will dance a dance
Aasai kaadhalarodu naan
Along with my beloved lover, I
Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
Nadanam aadiduven
I will dance a dance
Naadiduven avar nalamae
I will seek his well-being
Peridhena naanae
Deeming it as the ultimate goal myself
Paadiduven thamil padhangal
I will sing Tamil musical compositions
Azhagaai thaanae
Most beautifully on my own
Naadiduven avar nalamae
I will seek his well-being
Peridhena naanae
Deeming it as the ultimate goal myself
Paadiduven thamil padhangal
I will sing Tamil musical compositions
Azhagaai thaanae
Most beautifully on my own
Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
Nadanam aadiduven
I will dance a dance
Kayal naaval migu moganam
With charming fish-like eyes and fascination
Ennaalum avar kaadhalaal
Always inspired by his love
En vaazhvil uyar inbamae
The supreme happiness in my life
Ennnaadal avar kaanavae
Is for him to witness my dance
Aasai kaadhalorodu naan
Along with my beloved lover, I
Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
Nadanam aadiduven
I will dance a dance
Udai olir manigal kaanavum
To display the sparkling jewels on my attire
Idai kodi minnal thonavum
My vine-like waist appearing like a flash of lightning
Nadai mada annam naanavae
Making the gentle swan feel shy of its gait
Udai olir manigal kaanavum
To display the sparkling jewels on my attire
Idai kodi minnal thonavum
My vine-like waist appearing like a flash of lightning
Nadai mada annam naanavae
Making the gentle swan feel shy of its gait
Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae
Like a peacock dancing with spread feathers
Nadanam aadiduven
I will dance a dance
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Aadiduven Nadanam from the 1951 film Manamagal is a classical dance piece expressing jubilation, love, and artistic devotion. The dancer compares her movement to a peacock joyfully displaying its plumage in full bloom as she dances alongside her beloved. She finds her highest purpose in ensuring her lover's happiness, singing classic Tamil compositions, and offering her art as a tribute to their bond. The song beautifully captures the visual aesthetic of classical Indian dance, describing radiant jewel-encrusted costumes, a lightning-fast slender waist, and a gait so graceful that even a swan feels humbled. Through Udumalai Narayanakavi's evocative verses, the dance becomes a medium of love and cultural pride.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae”
Compares the heroine's ecstatic dancing to a peacock spreading its feathers and dancing ('Aadidum kalaaba mayil polae').
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
Rhyming of the second letter 'di' across consecutive lines ('Aadiduven' /
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Naadiduven avar nalamae”
Rhyming pattern between 'Naadiduven' and 'Paadiduven' emphasizing harmony.
Aseeriyai / Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Nadai mada annam naanavae”
Hyperbolic comparison stating that the grace of her walk makes even the elegant swan feel shy ('annam naanavae').
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Trivia
The 1951 film Manamagal was directed by legendary comedian N. S. Krishnan and starred Padmini and S. V. Sahasranamam. The music for the film was composed by C. R. Subburaman, and the lyrics were penned by Udumalai Narayanakavi. The dance sequence performed by the famous 'Travancore Sister' Padmini remains a classic example of early Tamil cinema's integration of Bharatanatyam.
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