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Salil Chowdhury

Etho Oru Swapnam (1977)

A hauntingly beautiful score by Salil Chowdhury, featuring Malayalam adaptations of some of his most exquisite Bengali melodies, with one remarkable Hindi connection.

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Film Information

Language: Malayalam

Lyrics: Sreekumaran Thampi

Except for “Poomanam”, all other songs in this film were originally composed in Bengali. The Malayalam versions feature distinctive and rich arrangements, giving them a unique presence of their own.

The song “Poomanam” corresponds to the stunning Hindi duet “O Mere Saathi Re” sung by Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar from the film Aakhiri Badlaa, known for its remarkable orchestral arrangement.

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
EO1 Sreepadam K. J. Yesudas -----KG2-
EO2 Poomanam K. J. Yesudas AB3-AK4AK1-AG3-
EO3 Orumukham Mathram K. J. Yesudas -----AN27 / DB4 / BJ1-
EO4 Pooniranjal K. J. Yesudas -----AN8-
EO5 Orumukham Mathram (Female Version) Sabita Chowdhury -----AN26 / DB4 / BJ1-

Notes & Background

Etho Oru Swapnam (1977) stands out in Salil’s Malayalam work due to its unique musical lineage. With the exception of “Poomanam”, all melodies originated in Bengali and were transformed into emotionally rich Malayalam versions.

The Hindi parallel of “Poomanam”—“O Mere Saathi Re” from Aakhiri Badlaa—remains a favorite among collectors for its brilliant orchestral structure.

Orumukham Mathram exists in two memorable versions: one by K. J. Yesudas and another by Sabita Chowdhury, both sharing melodic ancestry with multiple Bengali recordings.