- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- S. N. Thirupathi
- Movie name
- Maaya Mohini
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This jubilant track from Maaya Mohini (1956) celebrates sisterhood, happiness, and moral awakening. The lead singer and chorus express immense delight in finding affection, light, and truth in life after overcoming tribulations. It emphasizes how true joy and virtue can transform sorrow into bliss, culminating in a triumph for womanhood ('Penmaiyaal uyarndhida kaalam vandhaal'). The composition blends call-and-response dynamics between the lead singer and the chorus, reinforcing a sense of collective celebration, dance, and spiritual or emotional enlightenment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Emonai (Initial Rhyme)
“Aanandham innalilae aanandham kanden”
Repetition of initial vowel sounds like 'Aanandham', 'Aaadi', and 'Anbai' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic symmetry.
Simile (Upamai)
“Minaalaaga kaanudhae ennai meerudhae”
Comparing the sudden revelation or joy to a flash of lightning ('Minnalaaga kaanudhae').
Antithesis / Etukai (Contrast)
“Thunbam yaavum inbamaai”
Contrasting sorrow ('Thunbam') with joy ('Inbam') to highlight emotional transformation.
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Trivia
Maaya Mohini (1956) was scored by S. N. Thirupathi, featuring lyrics written by the renowned dramatist and lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. P. Susheela's early career rendition in this song demonstrates her versatile vocal range in classical-influenced film melodies.
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