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“Kelada Maanida” From ‘Bharathi’

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A special song, given that the world today is talking about caste, casteism, religion, and communalism.

Song: ‘Kelada Maanida’

FilmBharathi

Lyrics: Subramania Bharathi

Composer: Ilaiyaraaja

Singer: Rajkumar Bharathi

Cast: Shayaji Shinde, Devyani, others

One of Bharathiyar’s many poems that rally against caste and caste-based discrimination. In this, he says that those with caste pride create difference between people, incite violence and cause injustice. He then says only love will rule the world. The song – featured in the film – was sung by Rajkumar Bharathi, the poet’s grandson.