Yuvan Shankar Raja got married for the third time last evening at a low-key ceremony in Kizhakkarai. Ilaiayaraaja did not attend. Neither did Karthik Raja. But here are a few wedding-themed songs by Ilaiyaraaja that speak for him. And also, for all of us.
1. Nooru Varusham – Panakkaran
What it means: May you live a hundred years, Yuvan. And continue to delight us all with your music.
2. Kalyana Maalai Kondadum Penne – Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
What it means: The first two lines say it all on Ilaiyaraaja’s behalf.
Kalyana maalai kondaadum penne
En paattai kezhu unmaigal solvaen
Sruthiyodu layam polave
Inaiyagum thunaiyagum samsara sangeethame.
3. Sundari Neeyum – Michael Madana Kamarajan
What it means: Quoting a popular Twitter personality, when Sundari Neeyum and Sundaran Ngaanum get together, Thiru Onam is celebrated. Not because Mahabali is visiting, no.
More seriously, parental approval doled out through a Kamal Haasan classic.
4. Manamagale Manamagale – Thevar Magan
What it is: One awesome song. What it means: Welcome to the family, child.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmnOaWmCur4
5. Allah Un Aanai Padi Ellam Nadakkum – Chandralekha
What it means: It means that for every situation in life, there is a Raaja song that fits perfectly.
6. Pudhu Maappilaikku – Apoorva Sagodarargal
What it means: Story of Yuvan’s life right now. Because, Vai Raja Vai’s audio is a huge hit.
Puthu Maappillaikku Nalla Yoagamadaa
Antha Manamagalthaan Vantha Naeramadaa
7. Ragasiyamaai – Dumm Dumm Dumm
A beautiful Karthik Raaja song, in stead of the man himself. And kind of situational, if you all know what we mean.
8. Kannukkul Pothivaippen – Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
Because, we just love this song. And, it matches the setting. And because Ghibran didn’t make it to the wedding, either.
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