- Lyricist
- Kambadasan
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- Shankar Jaikishan
- Movie name
- Avan (1953)
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the bittersweet emotions surrounding a wedding procession. Initially, the singer radiates joy and enthusiasm, anticipating the grand arrival of the bride and groom, the beauty of the ceremonial decorations, and the fulfilling realization of a long-cherished dream.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kann sinthum kaarin mazhaithaan / Menmelum irulthaan”
The second consonant 'n' matches across consecutive lines, creating a classic Tamil rhythmic flow.
Simile (Upama)
“Maappillai nuthalin thilagam polae”
Compares the bride's glowing elegance to the auspicious mark (tilak) on the groom's forehead.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kann sinthum kaarin mazhaithaan”
Compares falling tears from the eyes directly to heavy monsoon rain.
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Trivia
Avan (1953) is the Tamil dubbed version of the famous Hindi classic 'Aah' (1953). This track corresponds to the original Hindi hit 'Suno Chhoti Si Kahaani' composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, adapted seamlessly into Tamil by veteran lyricist Kambadasan with vocals by Jikki.
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