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Lyrics & meaning

Hello Mister Jameendar

From Hello Mister Zamindar · 1965

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Hello Mister Zamindar1965

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you doHello Mr. Zamindar, how do you do?
Male :Ok teacher ok how do you doMale: Ok teacher, ok, how do you do?
Female
Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you doHello Mr. Zamindar, how do you do?
Male :Ok teacher ok how do you doMale: Ok teacher, ok, how do you do?
Female :Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you doFemale: Hello Mr. Zamindar, how do you do?
Male :Ok teacher ok how do you doMale: Ok teacher, ok, how do you do?
Female
Ondru nenjil irukkumThere is something residing in the heart,
Idhazh solla thudikkumThe lips yearn to speak it out,
Adhai sollavum mozhi illaiyaeYet there are no words to express it.
Male
Dhinam iravil ellaamEvery single night,
Varum kanavinilumEven in the dreams that visit,
Adhai maraithida vazhi illayaeThere is no way to hide it.
Female
Ondru nenjil irukkumThere is something residing in the heart,
Idhazh solla thudikkumThe lips yearn to speak it out,
Adhai sollavum mozhi illaiyaeYet there are no words to express it.
Male
Dhinam iravil ellaamEvery single night,
Varum kanavinilumEven in the dreams that visit,
Adhai maraithida vazhi illayaeThere is no way to hide it.
Female
Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you doHello Mr. Zamindar, how do you do?
Male :Ok teacher ok how do you doMale: Ok teacher, ok, how do you do?
Female
Innum paal manam maaraaLike a child whose innocent milky scent,
Pillai polaeHas not yet faded away,
Dhinam parandhu thirigiraLike a parrot that flies around,
Killai polaeEvery single day;
Male
Naam arubadhu vayadhaiEven if we cross,
KadandhaalumThe age of sixty,
Indha aasaikku narai illai theriyaadhoDon't you know that this desire never turns grey?
Female
Idhu inba kadhayaaIs this a story of pure bliss?
Male :Adhu solla koodumaaMale: Can that even be expressed in words?
Female :Illai anbu paadamaaFemale: Or is it a lesson in love?
Male :Idhu palli koodamaaMale: Is this a schoolroom to learn?
Female
MhumMhum
Male :AahaaMale: Aahaa
Female
Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…
Male :Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…Male: Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…
Female :AhhahaaFemale: Ahhahaa
Male :Ohho hoMale: Ohho ho
Female :Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…Female: Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…
Male :Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…Male: Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…
Female
Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you doHello Mr. Zamindar, how do you do?
Male :Ok teacher ok how do you doMale: Ok teacher, ok, how do you do?
Female
Indha ulagathil yaarumIn this world, with no one else,
IllaamalAround us,
Naam iruvarum irundhaalIf it were just the two of us, wouldn't it be,
SugamallavaaAbsolute happiness?
Male
Indha ulagathil yaarumIf there were no one else,
Illai endraalIn this world,
Nam uravin perumai yaar arivaarWho would ever appreciate the greatness of our bond?
Female
Idhu inba kadhayaaIs this a story of pure bliss?
Male :Adhu solla koodumaaMale: Can that even be expressed in words?
Female :Illai anbu paadamaaFemale: Or is it a lesson in love?
Male :Idhu palli koodamaaMale: Is this a schoolroom to learn?
Female
MhumMhum
Male :AahaaMale: Aahaa
Female
Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…
Male :Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…Male: Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…
Female :AhhahaaFemale: Ahhahaa
Male :Ohho hoMale: Ohho ho
Female :Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…Female: Ahhahaa…aaa… aaaa…
Male :Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…Male: Ho ho ooo ooo ooo…
Female
Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you doHello Mr. Zamindar, how do you do?
Male :Ok teacher ok how do you doMale: Ok teacher, ok, how do you do?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic duet from 'Hello Mister Zamindar' depicts a lighthearted banter between two lovers—a playful 'teacher' and her 'zamindar' beloved. Through English greetings combined with traditional Tamil poetic imagery, the song explores the unspoken depth of love that lingers in the heart and haunts one's dreams. The lovers express that genuine affection and romantic longing are ageless ('desire has no grey hair'), staying as fresh and innocent as a child or a free-flying parrot. They playfully debate whether love is a sweet story or an ongoing lesson, highlighting both the intimacy of a world meant just for the two of them and the joy of sharing their bond with the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)

Pillai polae / Killai polae

The line endings 'polae' rhyme seamlessly, establishing a musical rhythm in the stanzas.

Simile (Upamai)

Innum paal manam maaraa Pillai polae / Dhinam parandhu thirigira Killai polae

Compares the innocent and free nature of the spirit/love to an unweaned child ('pillai') and a flying parrot ('killai').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Indha aasaikku narai illai theriyaadho

Attributing 'narai' (grey hair/aging) to 'aasai' (desire/love) is a poetic metaphor conveying that love never grows old.

Code-Switching / Conversational Style

Hello Mr zamindhaar how do you do / Ok teacher ok how do you do

Blending contemporary English greeting phrases with Tamil lyrics to highlight the playful teacher-student roleplay in the song.

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Trivia

Although listed as 'Unknown' in the context, the music for *Hello Mister Zamindar* (1965) was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. Lyricist Kannadasan cleverly incorporated English greetings into the song to match the urban, lighthearted comedy theme of the film.

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