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Naguva Nayana (Smiling eyes)

This is a English translation of one of my favorite songs, originally in Kannada. It is from a Kannada movie, Pallavi Anupallav i. The movie stands out for it's unusual story line and offbeat look. It also marks itself as the directorial debut of Mani Ratnam , and the debut of actor Anil Kapoor. But what also stands out in this movie is it's incredibly soulful music , by the legendary Illaiyaraja. Penned by RN Jayagopal the lyrics stand out to be simple, adding it's meaning subtly to the melody of the tune. This song is sung by none other than SPB and S Janaki. A get together of great artists! The song when literally translated looks like this: Naguva Nayana Madhura Mauna Midiva Hrudaya Kiremaateke Amongst our smiling eyes, sweet silences and yearning heart beats is there any need to talk it out? Hosa Bhaashe Idu Rasa Kavyavidu Ida Haadalu Kavi Beeke There endures a new language between us, a passionate poem. Is there need for a poet to sing it for us? Ninagaagi Heluve Ka