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Lyrics & meaning

Acha Baguthacha

From Thirudathe · 1961

Lyricist
Ra. Pazhanisami
Singers
S. C. Krishnan, A. G. Rathnamala
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Thirudathe1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Unakku azhagai yaaru vachaaWho bestowed such beauty upon you?
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Unakku azhagai yaaru vachaaWho bestowed such beauty upon you?
Female
Machaan en machaanOh my dear beloved groom,
Un mansai therinja allaa vachaarAllah, who knows your heart, created it.
Male
Aha ha haaAha ha haa!
Female
Machaan en machaanOh my dear beloved groom,
Un mansai therinja allaa vachaarAllah, who knows your heart, created it.
Azhagai allaa vachaarAllah gave this beauty.
Male
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Nammai allaa serthu vachaarAllah has brought us together.
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Nammai allaa serthu vachaarAllah has brought us together.
Male
Jilu jilukkum pechukkaariA woman with sparkling, sweet words,
Singaari pyaariA stylish and beloved girl!
Singaari pyaari ha…pyaariA stylish, beloved, oh beloved girl!
Jilu jilukkum pechukkaariA woman with sparkling, sweet words,
Singaari pyaariA stylish and beloved girl!
Singaari pyaariA stylish and beloved girl!
Indha ulagathilae yevarumIn this entire world, no one
Nigarillaa oiyaariIs equal to this graceful beauty.
Nigarillaa oiyaariUnequalled graceful beauty.
Male
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Nammai allaa serthu vachaarAllah has brought us together.
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Nammai allaa serthu vachaarAllah has brought us together.
Female
Paaraseega naattilirundhuAll the way from the land of Persia,
Parandhu vandha rojaaA rose that flew here,
Naan parandhu vandha rojaaI am the rose that flew here.
Male
Mhum mhum mhum mhumMhum mhum mhum mhum
Female
Paaraseega naattilirundhuAll the way from the land of Persia,
Parandhu vandha rojaaA rose that flew here,
Naan parandhu vandha rojaaI am the rose that flew here.
Manadhaara unnai virumburenaeI love you with all my heart,
Male
Aa ha ha ha haaAa ha ha ha haa!
Female
Manadhaara unnai virumburenaeI love you with all my heart,
Serndhu vaazha aajaaCome to live together with me!
Male :Vaarae vaavMale: Wow, magnificent!
Female :AajaaFemale: Come!
Male :VaahvaaMale: Bravo!
Female :Aajaa aajaaFemale: Come, come!
Male
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Nammai allaa serthu vachaarAllah has brought us together.
Achaa bahuth achaaGood, very good!
Nammai allaa serthu vachaarAllah has brought us together.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Achaa bahuth achaa' is a playful romantic duet blending Tamil with Hindi and Urdu loanwords. The lovers express their deep mutual affection and gratitude, viewing their romantic union as a divine blessing brought together by Allah. The female protagonist charmingly compares herself to a delicate rose flown in from Persia, while the male partner celebrates her sparkling speech, stylish demeanor, and peerless grace. Together, they express excitement for a shared future, playfully calling each other to come together and embrace love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Paaraseega naattilirundhu / Parandhu vandha rojaa

Repetition of the initial letter 'Pa' across consecutive words creates rhythmic harmony.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Achaa bahuth achaa / Unakku azhagai yaaru vachaa

Rhyming of the second letter sound across line endings ('chaa' in 'achaa' and 'vachaa').

Code-Switching (Manipravalam Style)

Singaari pyaari ha…pyaari

Blends Hindi/Urdu phrases ('Achaa bahuth achaa', 'pyaari', 'aajaa') with colloquial Tamil words ('singaari', 'oiyaari', 'pechukkaari') for theatrical flair.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Paaraseega naattilirundhu parandhu vandha rojaa

The heroine metaphorically describes herself as an exotic Persian rose.

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Trivia

The film Thirudathe (1961), starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi, featured music by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Lyricist Ra. Pazhanisami penned this catchy duet incorporating multi-lingual colloquialisms to capture a lighthearted, playful folk tone.

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