Meenakshi Seshadri recreates A.R Rahman's 'Anjali Anjali', calls it a divine offering for music lovers
Mumbai, July 30
Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she celebrated the timeless beauty of A.R. Rahman's iconic song 'Anjali Anjali' from the Tamil film "Duet."
Sharing her love for the classic melody, the 'Damini' actress described the song as a moment where "music and muse almost seem to become one." She highlighted the enduring popularity of the track, which continues to be performed by contestants on reality television shows as a challenging musical piece. Meenakshi also shared details about the song, revealing that the original track was filmed in Visakhapatnam. She explained that the word "Anjali" represents a divine offering made with devotion and reverence.
Calling it her humble and heartfelt offering to lovers of art, music, dance, and performing arts, the actress paid tribute to the magic of the song and the creative brilliance behind it.
Alongside the video, she wrote, "When music and muse almost seem to become one. This beautiful song of a film duet made in Tamil language under the music direction of Rahman. This song is still sung as a competition in reality tv. Original song was filmed in Visakhapatnam. Anjali means divine gift given with devotion. Here is my humble and heartfelt offering to all lovers of art, music, dance, performing arts. "Anjali Anjali."
In the clip, Meenakshi was seen dressed in a saree, showcasing her graceful dance moves and captivating expressions.
The romantic melody 'Anjali Anjali', composed by A.R. Rahman, is from the 1994 musical film "Duet." Directed by K. Balachander, the soulful track featured vocals by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chithra. The film starred Prabhu and Meenakshi Seshadri in the lead roles.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's so heartwarming that she still holds this song so close to her heart. Her expression and grace are unmatched. The song is divine indeed, and her tribute is a lovely gesture for all music lovers. That Visakhapatnam connection is also a nice trivia. 👌🎶
It's wonderful when actors revisit their iconic roles. 'Duet' was a classic, and SPB and Chithra's voices in this song are just legendary. Meenakshi's gesture feels sincere, though I wish she'd shared a bit more about the choreography or the making of the original video. Still, a nice nostalgic moment. 🙌
AR Rahman is a genius, no doubt. The fact that this song still challenges contestants on reality shows shows its enduring beauty. Meenakshi ji's dance adds a whole new layer of elegance. But I kind of wish she would have sung a bit or explained more about the 'muse becoming one' feeling she mentioned. Still, beautiful tribute. 🌹
I came across this on YouTube earlier today. It's amazing how Indian cinema has such deep-rooted musical heritage. As someone who enjoys world music, 'Anjali Anjali' is a perfect example of melody meeting emotion. Meenakshi Seshadri's grace suits the song's mood perfectly. A divine offering indeed.
Man, this song takes me back to my college days! 'Duet' was such a trendsetter album. AR Rahman, SPB, Chithra, and K. Balachander - dream team! Meenakshi still looks so
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