- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Paditha Manaivi
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
The song 'Avasarama Avasarama' from Paditha Manaivi (1961) is a gentle, romantic, and culturally rich melody sung by a newlywed wife to her husband. She playfully teases him about his eagerness to become a father and asks what kind of child he wishes for—a daughter as modest as his mother, or a spirited, mischievous son like his father. Beyond playful affection, the lyrics weave a deep moral narrative about respect for elders and filial gratitude. She emphasizes that academic degrees and high status are meaningless without empathy toward parents. She fondly expresses reverence for her in-laws, acknowledging how lovingly they welcomed her as their own daughter, seeing the presence of the Almighty within them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain (Anaphora)
“Avasarama avasarama”
The phrase 'Avasarama avasarama' acts as a musical and thematic refrain repeating throughout the song to emphasize playful impatience.
Metaphor
“Adhan thiru uruvai maaman maami vadivilae kanden”
The singer equates her uncle and aunt (in-laws) to the living embodiment of God on Earth.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Appavendru azhaikkavae / Azhagu pillai pirakkavae”
Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('Appa' and 'Azhagu') creating melodic symmetry.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan and rendered with signature elegance by P. Susheela, this track stands out in 1960s Tamil cinema for seamlessly blending sweet romantic banter between newlyweds with traditional family values and devotion to elders.
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