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This song is from the 1982 Indian Telugu-language film Meghasandesham (= Message from the Clouds). Music was composed by Ramesh Naidu to the Lyrics penned by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Sung by K. J. Yesudas. The film marked the200th film of the lead actor, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao. It was inspired by the 1930 German film The Blue Angel. This film and its songs were widespread receiving four National Film Awards and 9 Nandi Awards. This has some powerful lines and aways cut through my heart whenever I listen to it.
Lyrics transliterated:
Aakasha Deshaana Asada Masana
Meriseti Oh Meghamaa; Meriseti Oh Meghamaa
Virahamo Daahamo, Vidaleni Maohamo
Vinipinchu Na Cheliki Meghasandesham, Meghasandesham
Vanakaru Koyilanai, Tellavari Vennelanai
Vanakaru Koyilanai, Tellavari Vennelanai
Ee Yedaari Daarulalo, Yedada Nenu Parichaanani
Kadimivole Nilichaanani,
Uramani Taramani Oosulato, Ulipiri Chinukula Baasalato
Vinnavinchu Na Cheliki Vinnavedana, Na Virahavedana
Aakasha Deshaana Asada Masana
Meriseti Oh Meghamaa; Meriseti Oh Meghamaa
Ralupoola Teeniyakai, Rathipoola Tummedanai
Ralupoola Teeniyakai, Rathipoola Tummedanai
Ee Nisheedi Needalalo, Nivurulaga Migilaanani
Shidhila Jeevinainanani
Tolakari Merupula Lekhalato, Rudhira Bhashapa Jala Dharalato
Vinnavinchu Na Cheliki Manivedana, Na Maranyatana
Aakasha Deshaana Asada Masana
Meriseti Oh Meghamaa; Meriseti Oh Meghamaa
Virahamo Daahamo, Vidaleni Maohamo
Vinipinchu Na Cheliki Meghasandesham, Meghasandesham