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Salil Chowdhury

Chuvanna Chirakkukal (1979)

A Malayalam gem featuring four stunning compositions by Salil Chowdhury, with lyrical depth by O. N. V. Kurup. An unforgettable musical experience known for its poetic emotionality.

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Film Information

Language: Malayalam

Meaning: "Chuvanna Chirakkukal" translates to "Red Wings"

Lyrics: O. N. V. Kurup

This film contains four exquisite compositions, each reflecting Salil's uniquely layered orchestration.

The song "Neeyorumal" has a stunning arrangement inspired by Dhananjoy Bhattacharya’s Bengali classic "Noyone Taar Bhomraa Kajol Kaalo" from Pasher Baadi.

Those who love Kishore Kumar’s iconic Hindi song "Man Kare Yaad Wo Din" (Aakhri Badlaa) or its Bengali counterpart "Mone PoDe Sei Sob Din" (Antarghat) will instantly recognise the melodic lineage of "Parannupoy Nee" sung by Yesudas.

A Hindi version of the film, titled "Daisy" (1980), also exists with lyrics by Prem Dhawan.

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
CC1 Neeyorumal K. J. Yesudas DY1----PB4-
CC2 Yamini Devi S. Janaki KU3----KB2-
CC3 Parannupoy Nee K. J. Yesudas AB2, DY2----AG1-
CC4 Bhoomi Nandini S. Janaki DY3----SM6-

Notes & Background

A soundtrack filled with poetic melancholy and melodic brilliance, Chuvanna Chirakkukal remains a treasure among Salil’s Malayalam works.

"Neeyorumal" stands out for its lush orchestration, echoing Bengali classic roots, while "Parannupoy Nee" connects directly to one of Salil’s most cherished Hindi/Bengali melodic families.

The Hindi remake "Daisy" (1980) contained the same melodies, but the lyrics by Prem Dhawan were significantly less admired.

Collectors of Salil’s works treasure high-quality recordings of this film due to the rarity of its original vinyl release.