- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Sajid Wajid
- Movie name
- Devi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Chalmaar' is a fast-paced, high-energy dance track from the film 'Devi' (2016). The song captures the playful and flamboyant nature of a young man captivated by a stylish woman named Jennifer. Using vibrant colloquialisms, popular culture references, and humorous hyperbole, the protagonist celebrates her allure, comparing her beauty's impact to a peaceful yet overwhelming assault on his heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ada tea kada boiler pol / En nenjil soodaa kodhikkiriyae”
Compares the intense warmth and passion brewing in his heart to a tea shop's boiling kettle.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En thananthani desertula / Rain neethaan”
Directly identifies the beloved as refreshing rain falling upon his lonely desert-like life.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Ethirai / Monai)
“Adithadi nadakkala / Vettu kuththu vilugala”
Employs parallel rhythmic structures and matching end-rhymes common in local street-style Tamil poetry.
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Trivia
The track 'Chalmaar' was composed by the Hindi music director duo Sajid-Wajid for the trilingual film 'Devi' (2016). Despite being a fast party number, late National Award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar penned the Tamil lyrics, showcasing his incredible versatility in fitting modern youth jargon into catchy rhythm patterns.
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