The gaana is a popular musical genre in Tamil film music. Usually consisting of lyrics in the Madras baashai, this genre, comprising songs set to foot-tapping local beats, was most popular in the 90s.

After working on more than 500 films and 36 years in the film industry, does the weight of a legacy and the mundanity of routine wear down a veteran? “Absolutely not,” says ‘Thenisai Thendral’ Deva ...

“Yeh…aap..kela…inthaa… Lalakku dol dappi maa…” There may not be big lyrical value in the line but it is magical when sung in tune with the music. The man ...

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