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Salil Chowdhury

Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)

A Tamil film produced by Devi Films featuring a deeply memorable musical score by Salil Chowdhury with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.

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Film Information

Language: Tamil

Production: Devi Films

Director: Balu Mahendra

Lyrics: Gangai Amaran

The soundtrack of Azhiyatha Kolangal contains four extraordinary compositions. The film also holds historical significance due to its association with South Indian cinema legends and its emotionally tragic connection to actress Shobha.

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
AK1 Poovannam Jayachandran, P. Susheela AB3EO2---AG3-
AK2 Kedacha unakku S. Janaki -NL2---SM13 / OB36-
AK3 Naan ennum S. P. Balasubramaniam ND4----LM13-
AK4 Poovanam (slow) P. Susheela AB3EO2---AG3-

Notes & Background

Lyricist Gangai Amaran is the brother of the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, who had earlier played guitar in Salil Chowdhury’s orchestra.

Actress Shobha, who starred in the film, is remembered for her tragic passing in the early 1980s. Director Balu Mahendra later became her partner, and the personal circumstances surrounding their lives have often drawn emotional reflections from film historians.

A mini-LP (catalog no. INRECO 2378-3576) was released containing all four songs. A cassette version followed, and much later a VCD and DVD release brought renewed attention to the film.