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A JOURNEY WITH K.V. MAHADEVAN

Topic started by Manisekaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on Fri Jun 14 01:54:38 EDT 2002.
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This is an effort, in a modest way, to trace the great contributions of KVM to the Tamil Film Music. As Tamil Film songs originate from the Tamil films, I am aslo taking the liberty of discussing the background of the films where KVM had comsposed- with the intention of adding spice. I believe this article would serve as a nostalgic tonic to the fans of old songs.

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• From: Manisegaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on: Sun Sep 1 21:09:10 EDT 2002
  
  
  
  Dear Friends,
  
  Sorry for my prolonged absence. I had to go to China on an official business and just came back. Happy to see KVM matter still lively. Will join you all soon.
  
  
  Rgpm Sunder,
  
  I have discussed ponni Thirunaal songs in detail. Please see my posting dated 6 August.
  
  Thank you,
  
  Manisegaran
  
  
• From: bb (@ ) on: Wed Sep 25 02:27:57 EDT 2002
  
  reviving for Mani to finish the series. The whole series is available here:
  http://www.newtfmpage.com/my/mani/kvm.html
  
  
• From: VGPL (@ 68.82.139.63) on: Tue Oct 1 22:42:37 EDT 2002
  
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• From: Manisegaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on: Wed Oct 2 22:24:44 EDT 2002
  
  SECTION 38
  
  FILMS OF THE YEAR 1961 ( not included are the MGR and Sivaji films as I intend to discuss them separately)
  
  PANITHIRAI
  
  Gemini Ganesan and Saroja Devi star in this film. There are three very nice songs worth mentioning.
  
  1. There is a wonderful song by P. Suseela, very well written by Kannadasan on the marriage event in Tamil community. The song touches on the feelings of the bride as well as her parents. The tune itself is very well composed to accommodate the descriptions and the feelings expressed.
  
  Varuga varuga Enru
  Solli Azhaippar
  Silar Vaasal vazhiyil Ninru Panner Thelippaar
  
  2. There is a duet by PBSreenivas and P. Suseela. The tune is taken form a Hindi song.
  
  Ore Kelvi Ore Kelvi Enthan Nenjile
  Ore bathil Ore bathil Enthan Nenjile
  
  1. PB Sreenivos sings a philosophical solo, expressing the split character of human beings
  
  Etho Manithan Piranthuvittaan
  Avan Eno Marampol Valarnthuvittaan
  
  
  PANAM PANTHIYILE
  This film has stars such as S.S. Rajendran, M.R. Radha, A. Karunanithi, Vijayakumari, Pushpalatha, Rajshree, and V.K. Ramasamy.
  Songs are all by Ka Mu Sheriff.
  The famous songs in this movie are:
  
  1.Seergazhi Govindarajan sings this sad song:
  
  Panam Panthiyile Gunam Kuppayile-Ithai
  Paarthu Arinthu Nadakkathavan Manithanille
  Pizhaikkum Manithanille
  
  2. TMS and S. Raajalakshmi sing this comedy based song
  
  TMS-Thattam Kadayile Thaali Irukku
  Javuli kadayile Selai Irukku
  Kattiya Maalayum Vaangi Varen
  Kalyanam Ingey Nadathidalaam
  Kalyanam Ingey Nadathidalaam
  
  SR: Ullam Oru Manam Patta Pinee
  Odiyaa Pogum Kinathu Thanni
  Kallamillamal Pazhaguvom
  Kaalam varum Varai Kaathiruppom
  
  
  3. TMS sings this beautiful song
  
  Aadavendum Paadavendum Inbamaaga
  Thinam Aanum Pennum Kooda Vendum Kumbalaaga
  Paaduppatta Aluppu Theerum Aattam Aadinaa-Nalla
  Pasiyum Kooda Paranthupogum Paattu paadinaa
  
  4. TMS and P. Suseela sing this song
  
  PS: Kallum Kallum Mothum Pothu Kanal Pirakkuthu
  Kathiravanai Kaanum Pothu Kamalam Malaruthu
  
  TMS: Nalla Nilavai Kandal Kadalum Pongi Peruguthu
  Naalum Namma Nenjukkulle Kathal valaruthu
  
  5. A Sithar paadal has been adapted by Ka MU Sherrif and sung by TMS:
  
  Irukkum Idathai Vittu Illatha Idathilellaam
  Viruppudan Thediduvaar Gnanathangame! –Avar
  Ethum Ariyaradi Gnanathangame
  (This is the song that was confused with a similar song in Thiruvarut Chelvar)
  
  This film was known for the good songs, more than other aspects. An average movie with good songs.
  
  
  
  
  KUMUTHAM
  
  Kumutham would remain one of the best works for KVM. All the songs are simply superb and enchanting. Most of the songs are by Ka Mu Sheriff.
  
  1. Seergazhi Govindarajan sings this song that gives ample glorification on the sculptures of Mahapalipuram.
  
  Kalliley kalai Vannam Kandaan-IRu
  Kanpaarvai marinthaalum Kaanum Vagai Seithaan
  
  2. M.S. Rajeswary sings what was called a cat song, and she was also called a cat singer following the success of this song. The song was originally sung in Hindi. The song is:
  
  Meow meow punaikkutty
  Veettai Suthum Poonaikkutty
  Athaan Manasu Vellaikkatti
  Avar Azhagai Paaradi Cellakkutti
  
  3. TMS and AL Ragavan sing this comedy song. TMS sings for MR Radha and ALR sings for A. Ramarao. Here we see the ability of TMS in suiting his voice even for MR Radha. The song goes:
  
  Kayame Ithu Poiyada….
  Sarakku Irunthaal Avizhtuvidu-Illa
  Sallam Pottu Nee Odividu
  
  4. A happy song by P. Suseela
  
  Kalyanam aanavare Sowkiama
  Unga Kannana Penmayilum Sowkkiama
  
  5. A sad song by P. Suseela
  
  Nil Angey Nil Ange
  Enna un Ithayam
  
  6. A duet by Seergazhi Govindarajan and P. Suseela:
  
  Ennai Vittu Odi Poga Mudiyuma ini Mudiyuma
  Naam Iruvaralla Oruvar Ini Theriyuma
  
  7. The all time famous song by TMS and K. Jamunarani is a dance song where Kallapart Nadarajan and his collegues perform a well choreopgraphed gypsy dance. MRRadha and BS Saroja appear in part of the dance scene. This famous song is:
  
  K. Jamunarani: THODATHEY!….Maama Maama Maama
  TMS - Yemaa Yemaa Yemaa?
  
  
  
  
  THAYILLA PILLAI
  
  This is a movie that could well be described as an all rounded success. There were good actors, actresses, dances, fine music and of course the dialogue of Mu Karunanithi add value. Some of the best tunes of KVM are in this film. Kalyankumar, L. Vijayalachumy, TS Balaiya and MV Rajamma are the main stars.
  
  1. A love duet by PB Sreenivas and P. Suseela, very well written by Marudhakazi
  
  Padikka Vendum Puthiya Paadam vaathiyaraiia
  Pazhaya padam Thevai Illai vathiyaraiya
  Parvai Chollum Paadam Kandey Vizhikkirenamma-Naan
  Padippathengey Puthiya paadam Vaathiyaramma (PBS and I had a long discussion on this song in 1984 at the Woodlands Drive In. One of his best he said. He liked the music and lyrics)
  
  2. Then comes one of the best of Kannadasan and of Suseela as well. KVM has rendered something new altogether, with the music starting with beating of drums. It’s a dream scene. This is one of my favourite songs. I hope readers are able to recollect the tune, and the scene to enjoy the fullest.
  
  Thotta Kaikal Thavazhnthathadi Pattu Poley
  Kai Pattavudan Naan Malarnthen Mottu Pole
  Katti Vaiutha Kaathal Malar Kothu Pole-Avar
  Kaikalukkul Naan Irunthen Muthu Pole
  
  Koodi Vantha Megam Enru Koonthalai Thottaqar-Vanna
  Kuvalai Pola Malarnthathenru Kangalai Thottaar
  Odi Vantha Kanikalendru Ithazhgalai Thottaar
  Thoittaal Odiyum Enru Idaiyai Mattum
  Thodamaley Vittaar.
  
  Maanmagale Enru Azhaippar Ennai
  Madiyil Vaithu vaarthai Padithaar
  Maambazham Pol Kannamendru Solli Mudithaar
  Maambazham Pol Kannamendru Solli Mudithaar
  Naan Vaii Thiranthu Pesa Vanthen Onru Koduthaar
  Onru Koduthaar
  
  
  This is a song that fans of Tamil literature would very much appreciate.
  3. P. Suseela and Seergazhi Govindarajan sing this comedy song:
  
  Vamma Vamma Chinnamma
  Vayasu Vantha Ponnamma
  Intha Neram Kaattukkule Engu Vanthaai Sollamma
  
  
  Vaiya Vaiya Sinnaiya
  Vayasu vanthaa Ennaiyaa
  Unnnai Tedi Kaattukkulle
  Odi Vantha Ponnaiyaa
  
  
  4. Soolamangalam Rajalachumy sings a beautiful thaalattu song.
  
  Chinna Chinna Ooraniyaam
  Then Manakkum Solaigalaam
  Ooraniyin Karayil Ongi Nikkum mamaramaam
  Mamarathu Kilaithanile Maadapopura Koodukalaam
  Koodukalil Kudi Irukkum Kunjukalaam Pinjugalaam
  
  
  Many of us would be aware that Kannadasan made a mistake in this song. It was not metaphorically composed and Karunanithi, as well as a few ardent fans of Kanadasan querried a particular line “Mamarathu Lilaithanile Maadapopura Koodukalaam” They argued Maadappoura never builds its nest on a mango tree. Karunanithi also questioned the lines. Kannadasan was put on a tight spot. Kannadasan was not able to answer. One reader answered to this effect “ The line is correct. A child, which is supposed to grow in a bungalow, happens to grow in a hut, and a child who belongs to hut is brought up in a bungalow. Symbolically the line fits very well” Kannadasan who was relieved immediately responded by saying that that was the spirit in which the line was written.
  
  
  
  5. TMS sings a very sad song that goes
  
  Oorar Adithuvittaal Thaayaar aniathiruppaaal
  
  6. AL Ragavan sings a simple comedy song that has a Chinese tune, and was very popular in those days.
  
  Kadavulum Naanum Oru jathee -Oru Jathee
  Antha Gouravam enakku Sari Pathee Sari Pathee
  
  
  7. AL Ragavan and LR Eswari and group sing a philosophical song with a comedy touch.
  
  Kaalam Maruthu Nalukku Naalu
  Karuthu Maaruthu Oorukku Ooru
  Kolam Maruthu Aalukku Aalu
  Kolgai Maruthu Veettukku Veedu
  
  
  8. There is another song by Balasaraswathy Devi, written by Kothamangalam Subbu. The scene was not there when I saw the film. The song is:
  
  Seeraarum Paingiliye Sinnanjiru Puthumalare
  Aaraaro Aaramuthe Thaalelo
  
  
  Vanakkam
  
  
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 195.229.241.232) on: Thu Oct 3 00:05:51 EDT 2002
  
  Mani Sir, Welcome Back! You have given so much information again-Thank you.
  
  Some points:
  
  1.Panithirai had one good comedy song 'Maamiyaarukku oru seithi'-sung by Seergazhi Govindarajan and TV Rathnam.
  
  2.Padikka vendum pudhiya paadam was sung by PBS and Jamunarani.
  
  3.Are you sure about Ka Mu Sheriff writing lyrics for Kumudham? I thought Kumudam songs were by Maruthakasi and Kannadasan.
  
  
  
• From: Manisegaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on: Thu Oct 3 00:39:57 EDT 2002
  
  Saravanan
  
  Thanks for mentioning about the song Maamyialukku.
  I have alos left out onw more song and that is "Irukkum Idam Ingey" by Suseela. Likewise I have left out one more song in Panam Panthiyle and that is a duet by TMS and S. Janaki. The song is "enguminge Iyatkayin Kaatchi"
  
  2. Yes Padikka Vendum is by PBS and Jamunarani. A line in this song "Kitte Senru Thottaal Kulirum Puthu Neruppu- Naam Etti Chendraal Sudum Neruppu enna Neruppu?" Is this lifted from Thirukkural? Can anyone enlighten?
  
  Ka Mu Sheriff has written for Panam Panthiyile and not Kumudam.
  
  Kumudam songs:
  
  1.Kallile Kalaivannam- Maruthakazi
  2. Meow Meow Punaikkutti- Maruthakazi
  3. Maama Maama Maama- Maruthakasi
  4. Kalyanam aanavare- Kannadasan
  5.Nil Angey- Kannadasan
  
  
  Some mistake in typing. Unable to edit in the small box provided.
  
  All the mistakes pointed out would be edited in the master file and sent to the TFM team on conclusion of the entire article.
  
  Thanks again for assisting.
  
  
• From: J Sreedhar (@ 24.165.6.243) on: Fri Oct 4 14:03:52 EDT 2002
  
  Mani sir,
  
  you are wonderful.
  
  By the way, it might be a good idea to compose separately in a text-file, then cut and paste. Don't struggle with the small edit window.
  
  Keep them coming. :-)
  Sreedhar
  
  

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