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The Divine Madness of "Paartha Vizhi": Deconstructing Ilaiyaraaja's Masterpiece in Gunaa
Have you ever encountered a piece of art that left you questioning the very fabric of reality? A melody so profound it blurs the lines between sanity and spiritual ecstasy? In 1991, maestro Ilaiyaraaja, in collaboration with director Santhana Bharathi and actor Kamal Haasan, delivered precisely that with "Paartha Vizhi" from the film Gunaa . On our latest "Oru Naal Podhuma" episode, we dive deep into this haunting composition. Today, we're bringing that exploration to you in

Priya Parthasarathy
Feb 183 min read


The Elusive "High": How Ilaiyaraaja & S. Janaki Transferred Intoxication in "Enthan Kannil"
"Enthan Kannil" from Guru (1980) is more than a song; it's a sensory experience. How did Ilaiyaraaja and S. Janaki collaborate to transfer a character's "high" directly to the listener? From the "winding down" flute notes to Janaki Amma's masterclass in vocal acting, we decode the technical genius and emotional soul behind this psychedelic masterpiece. Discover why the Sridevi-Janaki-Raja-Kannadasan magic remains an unmatched high in Tamil cinema history.

Priya Parthasarathy
Feb 54 min read
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