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Salil Chowdhury

Vishukkanni (1977)

A delightful Salil Chowdhury soundtrack filled with melodic treasures and exquisite Malayalam adaptations of beloved Bengali originals.

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Film Information

Language: Malayalam

Lyrics: Sreekumaran Thampi

Containing seven songs, Vishukkanni features some of Salil’s most charming melodies. "Malarkodipole" is based on Sabita Chowdhury’s Bengali classic "Bhaalo Laage Na", while "Kannil Poovu" adapts Lata Mangeshkar's Bengali gem "Jhilik Jhilik Jhinuk Khunje Pelaam".

Salil’s original composition "Munnottu Munnottu" showcases his brilliant use of percussion, reminiscent of "O Bhai Re Bhai" (Marjina Abdullah) and Malayalam "Chemba Chemba" (Nellu).

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
VK1 Malarkodipole K. J. Yesudas SG1----SC25-
VK2 Malarkodipole S. Janaki SG1----SC25-
VK3 Rappadi Paadunna P. Susheela -----LM21KK2
VK4 Poovili Poovili K. J. Yesudas JY2------
VK5 Ponnushassin P. Jayachandran CD3----SC44-
VK6 Munnottu Munnottu K. J. Yesudas & Chorus -------
VK7 Kannil Poovu Vani Jairam -----LM19-

Notes & Background

Vishukkanni (1977) contains a set of wonderfully fresh compositions. The upbeat and folk-inspired "Munnottu Munnottu" showcases Salil’s powerful use of percussion and rhythmic layering.

"Malarkodipole" and "Rappadi Paadunna" are graceful reinterpretations of Salil’s own Bengali melodies, while "Kannil Poovu" is a charming Malayalam counterpart to Lata Mangeshkar’s Bengali classic.

The album stands as another testament to Salil Chowdhury’s genius in transforming and reinventing melodies across languages and musical cultures.