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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: Tue Oct 8 22:49:21 EDT 2002
  
  PART 41
  
  SOME FILMS OF 1964 and 1965
  Although KVM had 24 films in 1963, he only had 6 movies in 1964 and 13 movies in 1965, making a total of 19 in two years. And I must admit that not all his movies in these two years had good songs. Therefore I am selective of the films and the songs. Readers may wish to differ on taste.
  
  
  AAYIRAM ROOBAAI (1964)
  This is an aerage movie where Gemini Ganesan, MR Radha, Savithri and Ragini play the leading role. The songs are about average too.
  
  
  P. Suseela sings a sad song picturised on Ragini:
  
  Nilavukku Nizhalundu
  
  PB Sreenivas and P.Suseela sing this duet song:
  Paarthaalum Paarthen-Naan
  Unnai pola Paarkkale
  Kettalum Ketten
  Un Pechai Pole Ketkalai
  
  P. Suseela sings this song for Savithiri:
  Aanaaku Anthamadam
  
  S. Janaki sings this sad song
  Amma Ille Appa Ille
  
  PB Sreenivos and Suseela sing this song for Gemini and Savithiri in a train scene.
  
  Patpodi
  
  This film did not do well, and the songs were of average score.
  
  
  ALLI (1964)
  
  Sowkar Janaki and SSR act in this average movie. There is only one song that is worth mentioning. It is sung by P.Suseela for Sowkar Janaki. The song goes:
  
  Unnai Naan Ariven
  
  ULLASA PAYANAM (1964)
  SSR, Vijayakumari and MR Radha act in this average movie. There are good songs here. A rare film where S. Janaki sings in full.
  
  TMS sings this song for SSR:
  
  Poottiya Manathai Thiranthuvidu
  
  Poda Poda Paithiyame is an other solo by TMS
  
  Paartha Kankal Naangu is a duet by TMS and S. Janaki.
  
  
  Sithira Penne Sithira Penne is a song by S. Janaki and group.
  
  Vanathil Aayiram is another solo by S. Janaki
  
  
  IDHAYA KAMALAM (1965)
  This is a movie that capitalised on the popularity of Malaysia Ravichandran. KR Vijaya acted in double role. TS Palaiya and Rukumani too appeared in important roles. Sheela too acted in an important role, and soon ended up marrying Ravichandran on a temporary basis. This film would be another important mark that KVM has left for posterity.
  
  Ennathaan Ragasiyamo Ithayathile
  Ninaithaal Enake Sirippu Varum Samayathile
  
  Vizhi Paarkachonnaalum
  Manam Pes Chollathu
  Manam Pesa Sonnaalum Vaai Pesa varathu
  Acham Pathi Aasai Paathi
  Pen Padum paadu…
  
  (ENNATHAAN)
  
  Malar Panjanai Mele
  Udal Palli Kollathu-Athu
  Palli Kondaalum
  Thuyil Kollaviudaathu
  Oru Neramkooda Aasai Nejam Amaithi Kollathu.
  
  (ENNATHAAN)
  
  Per Azhagirunthenna ORu Rasiganillamal
  Then Nirainthurunthenna oru Vandu varaamal
  Enna PEnmai Enna Penmai Inbam Illaamal
  Ninaithaal Enakke Sirippu Varum Samayathile
  
  (ENNATHAAN)
  
  Thol KandenThole Kandaen by PBSreenivas and P.Suseela. This is lifted from Ramayanam.
  
  Thol Kanden THoley Kanden
  Tholil Iru Kilikal Kanden
  Vaal Kanden vale Kanden
  Vattamidum Vizhigal Kanden
  
  Kattatha Megam Katti vantha Koonthal
  Ettaatha Nilavu Etti vantha Pothu
  
  Sendu Vanna Chittu
  Chinna Mullai Mottu
  Kunguma Pottu
  Konjum Nejai Thottu
  
  Thedivantha Koonthal
  Thingalil Sevaai
  Sevayil Velli
  Sertheduthen Alli
  
  Nee Pogum Idamellam Naanum Varuven Po Po Po is a song that captured the hearts of many when the song was released. This was wellsung by PBSreenivos and PSuseela. Accordion and piano are well used with semi modern and yet sweet touch.
  
  “Melathai Mella Thattu Maama” is adance song well sung by S.Janaki. S. Janaki was getting lesse chances around this time, when compoared to other singers.
  
  
  “Unnai Kaanaatha Kannum Kannalla” by Psuseela was composed very well and picturised on the spirit of KR Vijaya. This song is played many times in this film. Somehow KVM has composed a tune that moves one to the very core of his heart, given the uplifting tune. A few lines as far as I remember:
  
  Unnai Kaanaatha Kannum Kannalla
  Unnai Ennatha Nenjum Nenjalla
  Nee Sollatha Sollum Sollalla
  Nee Illamal Naanum naanalla
  Nee Ilaamal Naanum Nanalla
  
  Ingu Neeyoru Paathi naanoru Paathi
  Ithil Yaar Pirinthaalum Vethanai Paathi
  Kaalangal maarum
  Kaathchikal maarum
  Kathalin Munne Neeyum naanum Veralla
  (UNNAI)
  
  Oru Deivamillamal Kovilumillai
  Oru Kovillaamal Deepamumuillai
  Nee Enthan Koyil
  Naan Angu Deepam
  Theivathin Munne Neeyum naanum Veralla
  
  (UNNAI)
  
  
  “Malarkal Nanainthana Paniyale” is one of the best songs of P. Suseela and one of the best works of KVM. KVM told me this was his favorite song.
  
  At a time when PB Seenivas used to be one of the male singers in any film, Ithaya Kamalam had only PB Sreenivos as the only male singer. This was observed and expressed by many criticsw when the film was released. Critics also did not fail to mention that this was a “complete movie”-Good artistes, good story lines, good colour, good outdoor shooting, good lyrics, good music and good songs. Another impact that KVM has left.
  
  
  KAAKKUM KARANGAL (1965)
  AVM sedlom used KVM and this was one of that rare films. SSR, SV Subbiah, Sivakumar, Nagesh and Vijayakumari act in this movie. Some of the best songs of KVM are also found in this movie. Following Neengatha Ninaivu, we can see Vali working with KVM once again. All the songs are by Vali, except one.
  
  TMS and PS sing this love duet:
  
  Nyayiru Enbathu Kannaga
  Thingal Enbathu Pennaga
  Sevvaai Kovai pazhamaaga
  Sernthu Nadanthathu Azhagaaga
  
  The same pair sing this song:
  
  Alli ThanduKaaleduthu
  Adi Mel Adi Eduthu
  Sinna Kannan Nadakkayile
  Sithirangal Enna Seiyum
  
  
  A Hindi tune -Rasikku Balma from the film Chori Chori is sung by P. Suseela as follows:
  
  Thirunaal Vanthathu
  Ther vanthathu
  Oorvalam Varukinra Naal Vanthathu
  Oda Mudiyaamal Ther Ninrathu
  
  
  
  P. Suseela sings one more song and this is the only song by Kannadasan:
  
  
  Akka Akka Akka Akkakkaa
  Aasai Aasak Aasai Vanthiukkaa
  Aasayodu Mayakkam Vanthirukka
  Poombudi poombudi Poombudi …..
  
  
  There is a song composed for a Romeo and Juuilket theme and scene, sung by AL Ragavan and LR Eswary. The song is:
  
  ALR - Azhagiya Rathiye Amaravathiye
  Adiyen Thodalaama?
  Thottu Thottu
  Aasaiyai Sollalaama?
  
  
  LRE- Anbaana Pathiye Ambigapathiye
  Avasarappadalaama
  Pattuppattu Kariyam Kedalama
  This film was well received for the storyline and the songs.
  
  
  ANNAAVIN AASAI (1965)
  
  We have seen that Balaji went for MSV only in the later days. But his debut was in Annavin Aasai, where he used KVM. This film had Gemini Ganesan, Savithri and Balaji as the leading stars. Here we once again see Vali working with KVM, along with Kannadasan. The songs in this film are still some of the best of KVM.
  
  TMS, AL Ragavan, and P. Suseela sing this all time famous song written by Kannadsan:
  
  Kovilile Veedu Katti
  Goipurathil Koodu Katti
  Kudi Irukkum Paravaikale
  Konjam Sollungal
  
  P. Suseela sings this melodious song written by Vali:
  
  Pooppol Malarai Thottu Vaithaan
  Punnagayil Then Sottu Vaithaan
  Paarvayiule Ilam Sittu Vaithaan-Ithai
  Padaithavan Thaniye Vittuvaithaan…
  
  There is another wonderful song, accompanied by heavy accordian music, written by vali and sung by PB Seenivas and P. Suseela. It goes:
  
  Paatezhthattum Paruvam
  Isai Isaikkattum Ithayam
  Paadi Sellattum Azhagu
  Paarthu rasikkattum Aasai
  
  
  TMS and P Suseela sing this song by Kannadsan;
  
  Inbam enbatu enna Enroruvan Iraivanai Kettanaam
  Antha Iraivan Thanakkum Theriyathena En
  Thalaivanai Kettanaam
  Thalaivan Thalaiviyai Kettanaam
  
  The same song is sung by Suseela in a sad tone, with a slight change of words:
  
  Thunbam Enbathu Enne Enroruvan
  Iraivanai Kettannaam
  Antha Iraivan Thanakkum Theriyathena En
  Thalaivanai Kettanaam-
  Thalaivan Thalaiviyai Kettanaam
  
  
  
  PADITHA MANAIVI (1965)
  This film has SSR, Vijayakumari, G Varalechumy, MR Radha and SV Ranga Rao in the leading role. There are five songs of which two could be said to be good songs, perhaps to my taste.
  
  One is a solo by TMS:
  
  Anbe Un Peyar Thalaivi
  Azhage Un Peyar Mangai
  Arive Un Peyar Kankal
  Amaippe Nee Enthan Manaivi
  
  
  The other song is a duet by TMS and P. Suseela:
  
  Antha Mugamaa Intha Mugam
  Ithil Entha Mugamthaan Sontha Mugam
  
  
  SINNANJIRU ULAKAM (1965)
  There are a few average songs in this average movie. The songs that are worth mentioning are as follos:
  
  “Manasirukkanum manasirukkanum Pachai Pullaiyaattam” by TMS and P. Suseela
  
  “Sirippen Sirippen” by Seergazhi Govindarajan and LR Eswary.
  
  “Vitta Kuraiyo Illai Thotta Kuraiyo” by P. Suseela.
  
  
  ENGA VEETTU PEN (1965)
  
  
  There are few good songs in this average movie.
  
  P Suseela sings this song:
  
  Kalkale Nillungal Kangale Sollungal
  
  P B Seenivas sings this sad solo
  
  Sirippu Paathi Azhugai Paathi
  Sernthathallavaa Manitha Jathi
  
  
  There is a very good duet by TMS and P. Suseela
  
  Theiva Malarodu Vaitha Manam Narumanam
  Anbu Malarodu Vaitha Manam Thirumanam
  
  Suseela and group sing a song that goes Karthikai Vilakku
  
  Jamunarani sings a comedy song for Manorama, and the song is
  
  “Kattana Chittu Onnu” based on an old folk song tune.
  
  
  
  Continues
  
  
  
• From: kik (@ 207.0.105.140) on: Tue Oct 8 22:51:02 EDT 2002
  
  chinnanjiru malarai marandhuvidaathey - if this was used for the same situation as in Deedar, it's a song showing the children growing up.
  
  Sukumari - Manisegaran sir, unga vcr/vcd playeril sampoorna ramayanathai oda vittu chinna vayathu Seethai yaarunnu paarunga. Is't that Sukumari, perhaps in her debut? She is shown as Seethai until Raman and Seethai reach Ayodhya. After that, we see NTR and Padmini.
  
  
• From: kik (@ 207.0.105.140) on: Tue Oct 8 22:56:15 EDT 2002
  
  The hindi original is:
  bachpan ke din bhula na dena
  (don't forget childhood days)
  aaj hasen kal rula na dena
  (you laugh today, do not weep tomorrow)
  
  I believe this is a version of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte though I could be thinking of Babul.
  
  
• From: Manisegaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on: Wed Oct 9 01:55:13 EDT 2002
  
  OISG
  
  In Thulasi Maadam these two songs are by Ka MU Sheriff:
  
  Aadum Mayile
  
  Chithirai Maatha Nilavinile
  
  kik,
  
  Yes I saw Samboorna ramayanam on TV and I guessed it must be Sukumari. You have confirmed it.
  
  Thanks
  
  
  

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