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Lyrics & meaning

Sindhunadhi Poove

From Sankar Saleem Simon · 1978

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. Janaki, M. S. Vishwanathan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Sankar Saleem Simon
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
5 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sindhu nadhi poovae
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
…………..
Sindhu nadhi poovae
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
……………
Thottilitta pothae
Thottilitta pothae
Idhu solli vaiththa uravo
Unthan sinthanaigal valarnthathenna
Santhana kudangal enna
Maanae nee mayanguvathenna
……………
Sindhu nadhi poovae
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
……………
Anaargali azhagai paarththu
Saleemsha kadhal seithaan
Chorus :……………
Shajakhan mumtaj thannai
Tharkaavil nikkaa seithaan
Jodikal maariponathae
Saleem jodi mumtaj aanathae
Jodikal maariponathae
Saleem jodi mumtaj aanathae
Ponnazhagu rani
Un kannazhagu thiraatchai
Kattazhagi mella mella
Kattavizhunthu ullamellaam
Maanae yaen mayanguthu nenjam
……………….
Sindhu nadhi poovae
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
……………….
Kaalamithu vaalipa kaalam
Kadhalukku idhuthaan neram
Chorus :………………….
Kannangal chiththirai maatham
Koondhalo karthigai maatham
Aadiyil vaanampaadi
Aavaniyil serum jodigal
Panguniyil kodai sugam maargazhi vaadai
Sorkkam adhu ennavendru
Pakkaththilae nindru kolvom
Naalai nee kann vaikka vendaam
…………..
Sindhu nadhi poovae
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
Flower of the Sindhu river,
Oh, my little parrot,
With your swan-like steps swaying,
Why this trick of running away, my Laila?
...
Flower of the Sindhu river,
Oh, my little parrot,
With your swan-like steps swaying,
Why this trick of running away, my Laila?
...
Right from the cradle,
Right from the cradle,
Was this bond destined from the start?
Look how your thoughts have matured,
And your beauty has blossomed so full,
My gentle deer, why are you so dazed?
...
Flower of the Sindhu river,
Oh, my little parrot,
With your swan-like steps swaying,
Why this trick of running away, my Laila?
...
Enchanted by Anarkali's beauty,
Prince Salim fell in love.
Chorus: ...
Shah Jahan took Mumtaz
And married her in a holy shrine.
The couples have gotten mixed up!
Mumtaz has become Salim's match!
The couples have gotten mixed up!
Mumtaz has become Salim's match!
Queen of golden beauty,
Your lovely eyes are like ripe grapes.
My gorgeous girl, slowly, slowly,
As the heart lets go of all restraint,
My deer, why is your heart so enchanted?
...
Flower of the Sindhu river,
Oh, my little parrot,
With your swan-like steps swaying,
Why this trick of running away, my Laila?
...
This is the time of youth,
This is the perfect hour for love.
Chorus: ...
Your cheeks are warm like the month of Chithirai,
Your dark hair is cool like the month of Karthigai.
Like skylarks singing in the month of Aadi,
Couples unite in the month of Aavani.
The pleasant warmth of Panguni, the cool winter breeze of Margazhi...
To discover what heaven truly is,
Let us stand close beside each other.
Do not put off our love for tomorrow.
...
Flower of the Sindhu river,
Oh, my little parrot,
With your swan-like steps swaying,
Why this trick of running away, my Laila?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

"Sindhu nadhi poovae" is a romantic duet from the 1978 movie 'Sankar Saleem Simon', composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song features a lover admiring his beloved's grace and bashful beauty, playfully comparing her to iconic romantic figures like Laila, Anarkali, and Mumtaz. Through poetic metaphors of nature, rivers, and historical romances, he coaxingly asks why she retreats when their love is destined. The song also poetically traverses the Tamil calendar months to illustrate how love blossoms through different seasons—from the radiance of Chithirai to the cool breeze of Maargazhi. It celebrates youth, affection, and the sweet anticipation of lifelong togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

“Sindhu nadhi poovae / Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae”

Compares the heroine to a delicate flower blooming by the Indus river ('Sindhu nadhi poovae') and a gentle parrot ('chinnanjiru kiliyae').

Uvameyam (Metaphor)

“Un kannazhagu thiraatchai”

Compares the beauty of her eyes to luscious grapes ('thiraatchai').

Kaala Uvamai (Seasonal Allegory)

“Kannangal chiththirai maatham / Koondhalo karthigai maatham”

Uses Tamil months (Chithirai, Karthigai, Aadi, Aavani, Panguni, Maargazhi) as metaphors for different emotions, warmth, and phases of love.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kaalamithu vaalipa kaalam / Kadhalukku idhuthaan neram”

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of consecutive phrases ('Kaalamithu' / 'Kadhalukku').

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Trivia

'Sankar Saleem Simon' (1978) was directed by P. Madhavan and starred Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, and Latha. The song 'Sindhu Nadhi Poovae' is notable because legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan sang it himself alongside S. Janaki.

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