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Salil Chowdhury

Neelaponman (1975)

Featuring some of Salil Chowdhury’s most imaginative Malayalam compositions, including the remarkable two-part song "Kilu Kilum" and the Malayalam version of the classic "Dhitang Dhitang Bole".

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Film Information

Language: Malayalam

Lyrics: Vayalar Rama Varma

Neelaponman (1975) is one of the most inventive Malayalam soundtracks by Salil Chowdhury, containing both melodic charm and experimental arrangements. The film includes a Malayalam reinterpretation of Salil’s iconic Bengali song "Dhitang Dhitang Bole", here known as "Thaiyam Thaiyam".

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
NP1 Thaiyam Thaiyam P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran AW7----HM8-
NP2 Kannil S. Janaki, B. Vasantha PJ2----LM8-
NP3 Kaadu Karuthakaadu K. J. Yesudas -----RB4 / SM4-
NP4 Poomala Poonkuzhali (Kilu Kilum Part I) S. Janaki -------
NP5 Kilu Kilum (Part II) S. Janaki -------
NP6 Dachhin Dachhin Unknown -------

Notes & Background

The song "Thaiyam Thaiyam" is the Malayalam version of Salil’s evergreen Bengali/Hindi classic "Dhitang Dhitang Bole", arranged here with a completely fresh musical treatment.

A highlight of the soundtrack is the unusual and captivating two-part structure of "Kilu Kilum", an original and striking composition by Salil. Its rhythmic design and tonal character stand apart in Malayalam film music.

The most surprising entry is the Russian-influenced track "Dachhin Dachhin", with an unknown singer. The arrangement is distinct and unlike anything else in Salil’s Malayalam repertoire, making it a fascinating rarity.