Magic in Tunes – Chantaina Bujjaina

For all songs in this series, go here For those songs which have same tune, go here This song is from 2004 Indian Hindi-language sports action film Sye. The film gained recognition beyond India when Willie Hateraka, a coach of the Indian Army’s rugby team and a member of the Māori community in New Zealand,Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Chantaina Bujjaina”

Magic in Tunes – Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1957 Indian Hindi-language mythological film Mayabazar (= Market of Illusions). It was shot both in Indian Tamil and Indian Telugu-languages. t. The story is an adaptation of the folk tale Sasirekha Parinayam, which is based on the characters of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata.Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo”

Magic in Tunes – Chinnamma Chilakkamma

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2004 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film Meenaxi: Tale of Three Cities. Music is composed by A. R. Rahman to the Lyrics penned by and Sung by Sukhwinder Singh. Reused in 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film Sakkarakatti, partly sung in Telugu byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Chinnamma Chilakkamma”

Magic in Tunes – Atta Odi Puvvu Vale Mattanamma

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from 1965 Indian Hindi-language drama film Thodu Needa (= Companion and protective shade). It is a remake of the Tamil film Karpagam (1963). Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan to the Lyrics penned by Acharya Aatreya. Sung by P. Susheela. Lyrics transliterated: Atta OdiContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Atta Odi Puvvu Vale Mattanamma”

Magic in Tunes – Muddula Ma Babu Niddraotunnadu

For all songs in this series, go here For mixed mood songs, go here. This song is from the 1975 Indian Telugu-language film Jeevana Jyothi (= Life Light). It was later remade the film in Indian Hindi-language as Sanjog (1985) and in Indian Kannada-language as Balina Jyothi (1996). Music was composed by K. V. MahadevanContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Muddula Ma Babu Niddraotunnadu”

Magic in Tunes – Rama Laali Megha Shyama Laali

For all songs in this series, go here The Song is from 1969 Indian Telugu-language action drama film Nindu Hrudayalu (= Whole Hearts). Music was composed by T. V. Raju to the Lyrics penned by C. Narayana Reddy. Sung by P. Susheela. This actually a romantic lullaby and I am surprised that the singers at theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Rama Laali Megha Shyama Laali”

Magic in Tunes – O Paapa Laali

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film Geethanjali. It was later unofficially remade in Indian Hindi-language as Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (1992). Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja to the Lyrics penned by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Lyrics transliterated: O PaapaContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – O Paapa Laali”

Magic in Tunes – Nidurapora Tammuda

For all songs in this series, go here For mixed mood songs, go here. This song is from the 1955 Indian Hindi-language drama film Santhanam (= Children). The film is the debut of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar in the Telugu film industry. The film was remade in Tamil as Marakka Mudiyuma? In 1966. Music composedContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Nidurapora Tammuda”

Magic in Tunes – Jo Jo Jo Yeduvaku Yeduvaku

For all songs in this series, go here This Song is from 1950 Indian Hindi-language drama film Samsara (= Family). The film was later remade in Indian Tamil-language with the same name, in Indian Hindi-language as Sansar and in Indian Malayalam-language as Ayodhya (1975). Music was composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthy to the Lyrics penned byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Jo Jo Jo Yeduvaku Yeduvaku”

Magic in Tunes – Jagadananda Karaka

For all songs in this series, go here This devotional song is from the 2011 Indian Telugu – language devotional film Sri Rama Rajyam (= The Kingdom of Lord Rama). It is a reboot of the 1963 Indian Telugu – language blockbuster film Lava Kusa. The film was simultaneously dubbed into Indian Tamil-language, and Indian MalayalamContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Jagadananda Karaka”