Potri Paadadi Ponne

Which were the best songs of 2013? Which songs entered the heart and twisted the head and other organs within? In part 1, Ramc, Vaths, Ajay and Narsi embarked on a quest to find out the answers - http://ift.tt/1fEZHno In this 2nd part, they continue their quest. Tune in to see if your favourite songs feature in our list!

Nenju -> Kadhal. We all took this for granted. Till Dr. Vignesh, from the US of A questioned, why? Delivering answers from the depth of history, physiology, psychology and even meta physical mumbo-jumbo, Adithyan, Siddharth and Priya take us through a ride. Listen in. :) Host: Ajay; Questions: Dr.Vignesh & Mr.Sundarraman; Answers: Siddharth, Adithyan, Priya; Editing: Baskar

Which were the best songs of 2013? Which songs entered the heart and twisted the head and other organs within? Ramc, Vaths, Ajay and Narsi embark on a quest to find out. Tune in to see if your favourite songs feature in our list! The second part with the top 5 songs coming up next week.

Was Kannadasan wrong in using "Kadikkum Thel" instead of "Kottum Thel"? What is the meaning of the lines "Unmai enna poimai enna... thaen enna... kadikkum thael enna.."? ask Kaushik. Our aasthaana follower, Priya Puratchimani, gives a clear and concise answer to this question. The upcoming question for our next episode is a tricky one though - why do lyricists always pick on heart when writing love songs? If you think you know the answer, let us know in the comments.

Who or what is a helmet? What is the phenomenon or attitude that Vadivelu represents in this youth anthem? And find out why an aambalai feminist wants the movie Kadhalan banned throughout the world.

Dr.S.P.Thinnappan, a Tamil professor at National University of Singapore talks about the Nirpadhuve Nadappadhuve song from Bharathi. The professor interprets the song for us and takes us through Bharathiyar's intentions when he wrote it. Was Bharathiyar disillusioned with the world when he wrote this? Was Bharathiyar always an angry poet? Is he attacking someone's ideology through this song? This episode will answer all these questions for you. And here's our earlier episode discussing this song & the connections it has with Western philosophies & cinema - http://snd.sc/14oCBO7

Misread texts, Her Majesty, kurruku questions, Madhan Karky! On PPP's first birthday, the five hosts together (for the first time ever!), go over the quirks, coincidences and general nonsense that let us stand here today. You got us here, you know who you are. And to you, thank you. :) #HappyBirthdayPPP

Anusha asks us a question from Thom Karuvil Irundhom song from the movie Star. Two of our listeners, Siddharth and Nithya give us their perspectives on 'pazharasam' and 'draatchai'. And then Kaushik (who asked us the Seembal Vaasam question earlier: Potri-paadadi-ponne – Kkk-ep7) comes up with another question, this time from a song written by Kannadasan for a K.Balachander film. If you know the answer to Kaushik's question, email us your answer, message us on Facebook or tweet @PotriPaadadi

The Kurukku Siruthavale song from Mudhalvan has the heroine singing a line, "Kambanjangu vizhundha maadhiriye, kannukkulla nozhanju uruthuriye!" What is the lyricist trying to convey through this line asks Srivatsan. 3 of our listeners: Ramkumar, Azhagunila and Priya answer his question giving their unique interpretations of this line penned by Vairamuthu. Don't miss the question for the upcoming Kelvi Keladi Kanne episode at the end. Anusha asks us why it is ok to eat grapes but wrong to drink grape juice!

Has someone held out an umbrella of love for you? Does the moon ever ask you for light? Can a father not need anything in life other than his daughter's smile? Listen to our Father's Day Special episode to find the answers, hearing Vaths, Narsi and Ramc take apart the Anandha Yazhai song from Director Ram's upcoming film, Thangameengal.

For Father's Day, we take up the song "Anandha Yazhai" from the upcoming film Thangameengal, a beautiful song about the relationship between a father and daughter. Ajay, one of our hosts, shares his feelings on the song and how he finds it to be similar to a song from Director Ram's earlier film - Katradhu Thamizh. This is just a prelude though. Watch out for our main episode tomorrow in which we dive deeper into the Aanandha Yazhai song.

Can that girl who's a friend become the girlfriend? Getting a high from your girl's friend, should you? Feel like a water drop on a lotus flower? Don't understand what we're saying? :P For answers, listen in to our combo episode on Sariya Idhu Thavara (Kalloori) and Karu Karu (Pachai Killi Muthucharam) where Ramc, Vaths and Narsi are in conversation with our special guest: Priya Puratchimani, an avid PPP listener and solid source of encouragement!

Nithya from Dallas asks us the meaning of "kuviyamilla" and "kaatchi paezhai" in the Ennamo Yedho song from Ko and why these words occur in a love song? Adithyan gives a concise answer to this question (the same Adithyan who answered the "Who is that Dharmendra?" question!). We also have an audio clip of Madan Karky talking about this song from a Behindwoods interview. Do you have a different take on this question? Let us know in the comments. Also, note the next question from Srivatsan on the Kurukku Siruthavale song from Mudhalvan. If you hav an answer for his question, send us an audio clip of your answer.

Connecting the movies: Pavitra, Rang De Basanti and Taare Zameen Par? Yep that's right. The way she attends every PTI meeting, the way she stays up late till her son gets home, the way she learnt cycling for her daughter... connecting the three the way only a mother can. Presenting the PPP Mothers' Day special. Listen to what *you've* spoken about your mothers, their love, and your expression of it through the songs you've selected!

In this episode, Azhagu Narayanan asks us to explain the first four lines of 'Sindhiya Venmani' song from Poonthotta Kavalkkaaran. It's a 'kavitthuvamaana' song says Rajagopal and he goes on to explain the meaning of 'sindhiya venmani' and 'selaadum kann'. Dinesh, another avid listener, is amazed by the usage of euphemism in these lines and he tells us his interpretations of the song. Nithya from Dallas asks us the next question from Ennamo Yedho (Film: Ko; Lyricist: Madan Karky). The words If you have any questions, send us your audio recording on Facebook or tweet us @PotriPaadadi

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. PPP finds out how and why through the Oru Murai songs from the classic Malayalam movie, Manichitrathazhu (Chandramukhi's original). Shobana, Thalaivar, #ScriptIsKing, Ahiri raagam, Matriarchal society, Mohanal, Pazhamudir konchal... and er, "poothandoo" nal vazhthukal... BONUS: Ajay, Ramc, Vaths splutter as Vaishnavi coins a word. And then they let her believe it. Join the side splitting conversation!

"Have you ever had a dream that you were so sure was real?" Wonder, mirages and questions - featuring those that our own Subramanya Bharathi posed before Inception was dreamt of. PPP dones the thinking hat as we hear and interpret the genius and innocence of this great man. Join in as Nirpadhuve Nadapathuve Parapathuve takes Ajay, Ramc, Vaths (and a special host) on a ride!

The Gowtham, who asked us about Seembaal vaasam, now wants to know the relevance of the line "Pasuvinai paambendru saatchi solla mudiyum kaambinil visham enna karakkava mudiyum" in the Vidukathaiya song from Muthu. We have Shankar, a Superstar fan, clarifying the lines for us. Plus could these lines possibly be a reference to Satan and Kamadhenu? And next up, Azhagu Narayanan asks us the meaning of some lines from 'Sindhiya Venmani' song from 'Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran'.

Our especial St. Louis' Superstars episode features 6 visually challenged school students from the St. Louis' Institute for the Deaf and the Blind (Adyar, Chennai). A free-flowing chat with the boys from the renowned St. Louis' Music Team, two of whom have received prizes from the Chief Minister of TN! Listen in as they show us how not being able to see, only adds to their insights... While you join us in wishing them the very best (and more!) in their ongoing board exams, would you like to volunteer to help the school? If yes, do fill up this 30 seconds form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wq9y6I_8…oHEWRQ5Y/viewform Or contact Mr. Suthakar (+ 91 94448 51437), a senior St. Louis' teacher for more info on how you can help!

A laid-back discussion on some Thamizh thaalaattu songs. What do parents generally tell babies through the thaalaattu? What is Pillai Thamizh? There are 10 stages of childhood? Can a lover sing thaalaattu to another lover? What would Ajay, Ramc and Vaths sing as thaalaattu to their babies? Tune in to find out!

We discuss the beautiful Malayalam lullaby "Omana Thingal", against the backdrop of the Pi's lullaby controversy. And we're proud to have Princess Pooyam Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bai, from the royal House of Travancore, sharing her views on the song. Listen to the Princess talk about the circumstances under which Ravi Varman Thampi, whose lineage she belongs to, composed the Omana Thinkal song and how much it means to every mother in Kerala.

Chandramouli asks us the meaning of 3 phrases from an old "black and white" song. "Navanaagareegam", "Alangaara chinnam" and "Thuvandu vizhum kodi idaiyaal". And the song is "Pen ondru kandaen" song from the film, Padithaal Mattum Podhuma. Vathsalyan's uncle Mr. Srinivasan gives an elaborate answer to this question. The next question is from Gowtham, the same guy who introduced us to 'Seembaal Vaasam' and a girl's smile. This time he picks a line from Thalaivar's Vidukathaiya song!

How do you know that u are in love? Why do girls play 'bad games'? What is the ideal relationship that Ajay envisions? How would a marriage without love be? When does a flaw become beautiful? What is the one line that summarizes domestic life beautifully? Have love and relationships changed over time? Should u commit suicide to prove your love is real? Find out answers to these questions and why you should learn to swim in the sea, by listening to this special episode on love.

A Mughal emperor & a Hindu Rajput princess & their love! Ramc & Vaths tear apart this love, the pain & separation with the help of Vaishnavi (the one who spoke here earlier - https://soundcloud.com/potri-paadadi-ponne/ep8-bonus) What is the line all guys got to mug up to make a girl fall flat? Could a flower's fragrance be angry on the flower? What does the Hindi phrase 'Jashn-e-Bahara' mean? Is the focus in the Tamil song more on describing Aishwarya's persona? Are there names of actresses hidden in the lyrics of these songs? Is there a connection between these 2 songs & The Beatles? We answer these questions & a lot more!

Ramc & Vaths discuss two Kamal romance songs with Nithya, a theevira Kamal rasigai (Pigeons always remind her of the Nee Oru Kadhal Sangeetham song!). How is the girl a song of love? Kamal paints love with Vekkam as paint? Who are the Vaanambaadi Paravaigal? What happens when the dots join? Why is the hero asking the wind to oram pogify? Where does the life of a painting lie? Listen to know the answers!

We begin with a song we've written for Thalaivar & his fans. (Thanks to Vidyasagar for his Thaandava Kone tune!) Which lines from the Oruvan Oruvan song should be written on auto-rickshaws? What would Thalaivar have said to Emperor Ashoka? How come a bird nalam visarichufies Muthu? Does the horse in the song signify anything? Is God our mudhalaali? Listen to our answers to these questions as well as bday wishes from some Thalaivar fans and to our song on how you can become Thalaivar too! Credits for our Thalaivar Bday song: Music - Vidyasagar for Thaandava Kone from movie 'Thendral' Drums - Vaths Singer - Ajay Lyrics - Ajay, Vaths, Ramc The complete lyrics of our Thalaivar Bday song: வணக்கம் வணக்கம் வணக்கம் பரம்பர விட்டுச்சென்ற சொற்களுக்கு வணக்கம் -எங்க சொல் கேட்க காத்திருக்கும் மக்களுக்கும் வணக்கம் இந்த நாளுக்கு ஏங்கி இருக்கும் உள்ளத்துக்கு வணக்கம் வெயிலோ புயலோ ஆனாலும் காத்திருந்து படம் பாக்கும் செல்வத்துக்கும் வணக்கம் இந்த பாசத்துக்கு வேலி போடும் சிறுவருக்கு வணக்கம் எங்க நேசத்துக்கு தகுதியான தலைவருக்கும் வணக்கம் நம்ம தலைவருக்கும் வணக்கம் வணக்கம் வணக்கம் வணக்கம் சூரியன பாத்ததுண்டா தாண்டவகோனே இடி இடிச்சி கேட்டதுண்டா தாண்டவகோனே தலைவரோட நடையில்தான் தாண்டவகோனே தங்கமகன் பேச்சிலதான் தாண்டவகோனே ஒரு வார்த்த சொன்னா அதிர்ந்திடுமே தாண்டவகோனே வாழ்வின் அர்த்தம் கூட புரிந்திடுமே தாண்டவகோனே ஒரு வார்த்த சொன்னா அதிர்ந்திடுமே தாண்டவகோனே வாழ்வின் அர்த்தம் கூட புரிந்திடுமே தாண்டவகோனே பாடம் படிக்கையில வாத்தி காத திறுக மொறச்சி விரல் சொடிக்கி விட்டேனடா- நம்ம பாஷா பாத்து காசு பணம் தொலச்சி தானா கடைக்கயில வாழ்வின் ஞானம் வந்து சேர்ந்ததடா-நம்ம பாபா போல கடலப்போல பொருளும் உண்டு இமயம் போல புகழும் உண்டு இத்தனையும் இருந்த போதும் வெறுந்தரையில் யாரும் படுத்ததுண்டா! காசு வெள்ளம் கரைய கடக்கும் போதும் கால்கள் தரையில் இருந்தா நீயும் தலைவர்தாண்டா...

Yaar yaar sivam and Pitchai Paathiram song in one episode. Pitchai paathiram la 'Paathiram' is double meaning ah? Same matter they also say in Thiruvasagam? Which line from these 2 songs can you sing in a classroom? Thalaivar's Baba and Anbe Sivam what connection? How is Life a Thavam? Starting with the jalra sound, Ajay, Vaths and Ramc explore the philosophies and questions buried in these 2 songs. Listen to the episode to know why all of us are beggars in a way!

Four avid listeners of our podcast share their views on the Nenjukulle song in this bonus episode. Darshini talks about how the music transports her to another world. Nirupama tells us she feels like swimming in a pool of Nutella on hearing this song. Uma describes the visual that comes to her mind for the 'Kodaikambi' line. Bala presents a different interpretation for 'Vella Paarvai' and speculates that the woman singing the song has fallen in love only recently. Ramc and Ajay then discuss Vairamuthu's Mounathil Pudhaindha Kavidhaigal on which this song's lyrics is based.

The girl has tied up her lover in her heart? Milk goes to sleep in the night? What does Tuberculosis have to do with love? How can a girl's heart become a mirror sprinkled with water? In our special episode for Deepavali, we answer these questions as we discuss the Nenjukulle song from Kadal (an upcoming Mani Ratnam film). And as a special Deepavali gift to all our listeners we have lyricist Dr.Madhan Karky share his favorite lines and some inside info on the song. This song's lyrics are based on a kavidhai Vairamuthu wrote some years back called "Mounathil Pudhaindha Kavidhaigal". Here's a link where you can read it - http://members.optushome.com.au/mayuranet/poems/vairamuthu/mounam.html

Narasimhan raises this question from the Keladi Kanmani song (Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal) "How come Rahman (the hero) describes Sitara, his flirtation in the film, as Ganges water that quenches his thirst? He ultimately goes back to his wife so Sitara must be Kaanal neer (mirage) right?" Here we have three avid listeners of our podcast... Vanchinathan, Kaushik and Abhishek voicing out their views on the question. Vanchinathan and Kaushik answer based on the context of the song in the film, while Abhishek shares two other songs in which he has heard similar lyrics (one of them being a Thala Ajith film and the other from a film you perhaps would never even have heard of!)

4 of our listeners share their views on the Isaiyil Thodanguthamma song from Hey Ram! Siddharth and Preethi talk about the composition, Shiv talks about the relevance of the song to the film and Anusha talks about her favourite line in this song.

Bias of Tamil cinema heroes towards Dhavani? Vaths' matrimonial chances? Kambar is like Vairamuthu? The Surpanagai connection in Varaha Nadikkara Oram? Ajay, RamC and Vaths are here to do the honours again. Along with ANANDA KANNAN! He joins the Moovendars in taking the song to pieces and side-la, slighta, takes the Moovendars' cases too. He's here, we're here - where are you? Tune in!

Gowtham asks us why a lady's smile is compared to the smell of Seembaal in the Poraney Poraney song from Vaagai Sooda Vaa. Three avid listeners of our podcast Sathiish, Siddiq and Bala come forth with their explanations. Start listening to know what's so special about Seembaal that it should remind you of your own love! Here's lyricist Madhan Karky's tweet on this question: http://bit.ly/Y6VZaY And here's our Facebook discussion: http://on.fb.me/PWXEjo

Love brings the Sky down on Earth? Women are intoxicants? Uyirgal are the result of quest for pleasure?! Prepare to have your Uyir on pause as we combine a Ponnu Paarthal and Isayil Thodangudhamma... Presenting to you the runners-up in our previous PPP Poll... With a hint of a Ponnu. BONUS: You'll finally find the reason for Ajay's problems with "Sruthy jokes" ;) If you'd like to drop us a word, post a comment or email us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com or tweet @PotriPaadadi

This week we get our friend Adithyan's help to explain who is the Dharmendra that both Shiva and Vimal appeal to in the Ivaluga Imsai song from Kalakalappu@Masala Cafe! If you've got any doubts / questions about lyrics email us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com or tweet @PotriPaadadi

"What's the girl doing in the moonlight? Terms and conditions of courtship? Soup boys getting pwned? Enna nadandhindu irruku? Episode 8 of Potri Paadadi Ponne is out! And RamC, Ajay and Vaths are as usual trying to get hanged by interpreting Vairamuthu's kavidhai. Tune into hear how!"

In this prelude to our analysis of Narumugaiye, we have two sweet people talk about the song. Vaishnavi, a classical dancer, talks about how the song makes her feel the need to dance. And Sruthy, an avid follower of our podcast, asks us the meaning of the very first word - Narumugaiye! This song was chosen based on a poll we had on our FB page - http://on.fb.me/SJzMyN

Chandramouli wants to know why Vairamuthu could possibly have written that raindrops are the tears of clouds. Why talk about crying in a happy song like Ilaiya Nila? Ajay, Ramc & Vathsalyan give their answers to this question. If you've got a question tweet @PotriPaadadi or email us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com

An interview of a Tamil writer from Singapore and a Hindustan Times columnist from Mumbai on the Ullathil Nalla Ullam song. They talk about how Kannadasan got his name, how this song justifies the Charukesi raaga and how 'nalla ullam' and 'ketta ullam' are relative terms.

Why does the "Ullathil nalla Ullam" not sleep? Who is "Vallavan"? Why is Krishna to blame for Karna's plight? What if Kunti had been as bold as Kannagi? What are some interpretations of Karna that people inspired by his story have made?

Anusha asks Potri Paadadi Ponne if the repeated usage of the word "Kuzhandhai" in the Vellai Pookkal song from Kannathil Muthamittal is a metaphor. Vathsalyan, Ramc and Ajay reply with some of their interpretations. If you've got questions like this on Tamil film song lyrics ask us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com or on Twitter http://twitter.com/potripaadadi

An item song from the film Netrikann is the topic of discussion in the 6th episode of Potri Paadadi Ponne. What is "Podhu Nilavu"? Can a woman marry everyday? Ramc, Ajay & Vathsalyan discuss these questions & more.

Yeshwanth asks a question on the Kallai Mattum Kandaal song from Dasavatharam. A line that's related to Ashtaksharam & Panchaksharam, the mantras of the Vaishnavites & the Shaivites respectively. Watch out for the question on Vellai Pookkal song from Kannathil Muthamittal, which we'll take up next week. If you've got any questions, tweet @PotriPaadadi, ask us on Facebook or email it to potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com

Ramc, Ajay & Vathsalyan talk about a 'Thathuvam' song from Padaiyappa in the 5th episode of Potri Paadadi Ponne. What do gold dust & barley have in common? How is this song inspired from Bhagavad Gita? There's also Prasanna, a Rajnikanth fan, who tells us how this song gives him goosebumps.

Listen to Ramc & Ajay clarifying Nitasha's doubt on what is the meaning of the phrase "Kadhal Sadugudu" in the popular song from Alaipayuthey. Kelvi Keladi Kanne is part of a Tamil audio podcast on film songs. You can ask a question on Tamil song lyrics & the hosts try to come up with an answer. If you've got a doubt, send it to potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com or tweet @PotriPaadadi

What does 'Mundhiri mutham' mean? Can the moon feel shy? Why does the bride-to-be have Kungumam on her forehead? Why does she wear a silk saree or adorn her hair with flowers? What is a Mugilpakshi? How is this song similar to some Sangam poems?

Every week we take up one question anyone might have about a Tamil song & try to give an answer. In our 1st episode, Vathsalyan asks us a question on the Ennavale song from Kadhalan. If you've got a question, send a message or an audio to potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com

How did the word 'Daavu' originate? Who is Gobaalu? What are vanjra meen, keluthi veralu & meesai eraalu? Ramc & Ajay try to answer these questions as they talk about Venam Machan Venam song from Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. Music: Harris Jayaraj Lyrics: Na.Muthukumar

A bonus episode on Thevarmagan's Potri Paadadi Ponne song that jumps into history of Mukkulathor & Devars.

Ramc & Ajay pick a song from Thevarmagan for the 2nd episode of Potri Paadadi Ponne. Who are the Mukkulathor? What does 'Kalaimaan' mean?Related links: Castes & Tribes of Southern India by Edgar Thurston - http://archive.org/details/castestribesofso01thuriala Kavari Maan article on Karka Nirka - http://karkanirka.org/2011/01/31/tamil_wordlist_18/