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 Anupallavi. 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 Kathe Nooranu
Naa Ninna Nagisuve Ee Dindanu

I will share a hundred stories with you,

I will make you laugh today and every day.

Erulalli Kaanuve kirunageyu
Kannali huchchatta Honganasanu

Even in the dark, I will be able to see your shy smile

and the multitude of dreams in your eyes.

Jotheyaagi Nadeve Naa Maleyalu
Bididante Hiduve Ee Kaiyanu

I will walk with you in the rain

and will never let go of your hand now in mine.

Geleya Jothege Haari Baruve
Baana Elle Daati Naleve

With you friend, I want to fly

Beyond the horizon and the skies.

Naguva Nayana Madhura Mauna
Midiva Hrudaya Kiremaateke

Ee Ratri Haadu Kisimaatale
Na Kande Inidaada Saviraagavu

In the whispers of this night

I can hear a beautiful song of love

Neenalli Naanilli Eekantade
Naa Kande Nannade Hosa Lokava

Sometimes in our seperation,

I have dreamt of a whole new world with you.

Ee Sneha Tantide Yedeyalli
Yendendu Alisuva Rangoli

Your love has brought to my heart

Colors that are never to fade

Aase Huve Haasi Kaade
Nadene Kanasaa Hosagee Bidade

These are blooming buds of hope

Don't let them wither away, in vain.

Naguva Nayana Madhura Mauna
Midiva Hrudaya Kiremaateke
Hosa Bhaashe Idu Rasa Kavyavidu
Ida Haadalu Kavi Beeke

Enjoy the song anyway :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzMgMepKSko