- Lyricist
- K. Selva Bharathy
- Singers
- Deva, Sabesh Kumar, Krishnaraj
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Ninaithen Vandhai
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and energetic track from 'Ninaithen Vandhai' centers around friends playfully interrogating the groom-to-be about his secret dream girl. To narrow down who she might be, they list dozens of legendary and contemporary Indian film actresses across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, comparing various aspects of her appearance, style, and charm to iconic heroines. Written with comedy and high energy, the song captures romantic anticipation, popular cinema culture, and wedding celebrations where friends humorously probe into the groom's romantic ideal.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Male : Sembaruthi pol irukkum roja-va”
Compares the beauty and color of the actress Roja to a hibiscus flower (Sembaruthi).
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Sollunga sollunga maappillai”
Rhythmic repetition of words like 'Sollunga' and 'Maappillai' to create emphasis, urgency, and a festive musical hook.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Manisha manisha pol iruppaala”
Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of consecutive words/lines for poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
The song is a famous pop-culture roll call containing references to over 30 leading Indian cinema actresses ranging from vintage stars like Padmini and Saroja Devi to 90s divas like Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, and Sushmita Sen. The movie 'Ninaithen Vandhai' (1998) starred Vijay, Rambha, and Devayani, with music composed by Deva.
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