- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 4 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a playful and romantic conversational duet between two lovers. The male lover serenades his partner with sweet endearments, comparing her to classical figures like Seetha and sculptures of Khajuraho, as well as modern icons like Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman. The female partner playfully feigns jealousy and anger, reprimanding him for comparing her to cinema actresses while enjoying the teasing banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“En kaadal paingiliyae”
The male protagonist addresses his lover as 'paingiliye' (green parrot) and 'kaadhal kodiye' (creeper of love), metaphorically ascribing innocence, beauty, and tender attachment to her.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Khajurao sirppam aaga”
The lyricist uses 'Khajurao sirppam aaga' to compare the female partner's beauty and bashful posture to a fine sculpture from Khajuraho.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Mudhan mudhalaaga”
Repetition of the 'Mu' sound at the beginning of words in the line creates a rhythmic musicality.
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Trivia
This song from the 1979 film 'Niram Maaratha Pookkal' directed by Bharathiraja features music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Kavinar Kannadasan. It is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The lyrics humorously reference contemporary pop-culture icon Zeenat Aman, which was a unique stylistic touch by Kannadasan.
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