Urvasi Urvasi
"Urvasi Urvasi" is an Indian Tamil-language song composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Vairamuthu for the 1994 film Kadhalan. The song features vocals by Suresh Peters, Shahul Hameed and A. R. Rahman himself. "Urvasi" was the first song composed for the film. The song was a chartbuster in contemporary Tamil music. and became one of the most popular songs of all time.
| "Urvasi Urvasi" | |
|---|---|
| Song by A. R. Rahman feat. Suresh Peters and Shahul Hameed | |
| from the album Kadhalan: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Recorded | 1994 Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai |
| Length | 5:39 |
| Label | Pyramid |
| Songwriter(s) | A. R. Rahman (composer) Vairamuthu (lyrics) |
| Producer(s) | A. R. Rahman |
Other versions
The song was later dubbed into Telugu and Hindi. The Hindi version of the Kadhalan soundtrack, called Humse Hai Muqabala, sold 2.5 million units in India,[1] with "Urvasi" being one of its most popular tracks. It inspired the title of Rajsirpy's 1996 film Take It Easy Urvasi
In 2014, American hip hop recording artist will.i.am and singer Cody Wise, re-created "Urvasi Urvasi" as It's My Birthday.[2] It's My Birthday topped the charts in the United Kingdom, becoming will.i.am's tenth chart-topper there (including five as a member of The Black Eyed Peas).[3] In 2016, this song was featured in Australian movie Lion (2016 film).
See also
References
- "Music Hits 1990-1999 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010.
- http://www.ibtimes.co.in/happy-birthday-ar-rahman-12-songs-that-defined-mozart-madras-over-years-711164
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuM7hObGjWI