- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. Ranga Rao
- Movie name
- Kudumbam Oru Kovil
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lively, cabaret-style dance track characterized by a playful mix of Tamil lyrics blended with Hindustani, Urdu, and Arabic loanwords (such as Salaam Alaikum, Dilrupa, Badusha, Masthaana, Osthaana, Sheikh, and Pyaari). The singer playfully serenades her lover, comparing him to an emperor or a wealthy Sheikh while positioning herself as a sweet queen and enchantress (Mohini) inviting him to enjoy music, dance, and romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaippu (End Rhyme)
“Aththiri bhatsha kaththirikka / Adhu illaatti vellarikkaa”
Rhyming words at the end of consecutive lines for rhythmic flow, such as 'kaththirikka' and 'vellarikkaa'.
Loanword Rhyming (Urdu/Hindi Integration)
“Kaanaa pajaanaa ada needhaan masthaana / Machchaan osthaanaa oru muththam isthaanaa”
Blending non-native vocabulary into rhyming schemes like 'masthaana' (intoxicated) and 'isthaana' (will you give).
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Intha rajaththi kannamo inikkum paadhusha”
Comparing the queen's cheek directly to the sweet dessert Badusha.
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Trivia
'Dilrupaa Dilrupaa' from Kudumbam Oru Kovil (1987) stands out as a rare cabaret/qawwali fusion track in Vani Jairam's discography, showcasing her vocal adaptability beyond her famous classical melodies under M. Ranga Rao's music direction.
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