Magic in Tunes – Aakasha Deshaana Asada Masana

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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

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