Suriya and Amitabh Bachchan
Suriya starred in the Tamil movie Soorarai Pottru (Translation: Praise the Brave). The movie featured the song ‘Kayilae Aagasam’. The song is sung by Saindhavi and tuned in by her husband G.V Prakash Kumar. On 4th September, Amitabh Bachchan had watched the song and was deeply moved by it.
He took to his web blog to write a heartfelt note. Amitabh wrote, “There are times, and there are times, and times bring more than expected at times .. last night was such .. and the emotion so great that it was difficult to control the tears .. and each time it was presented it flooded the eyes .. .. the moment cannot be shared just yet, but its lead up is here .. .. a song .. a Tamil song from a Surya film .. Surya the superstar of the South .. the moment is heartbreaking in the film as can be seen in the video, but yesterday it was put in a different context .. more real .. and it has made it simply uncontrollable for me stop the tears …. it bears the feel of emotion between a Father and Son .. .. this is the video”
Amitabh even shared the English translation of the Tamil song on his Tumblr account. It goes like..
Kaiyile Agasam, Kondu Vandha Un Pasam
Kalame Ponalum Vazhnthidum Rasa
Kannile Neerada, Kanja Nelam Porada
Poothadhe Ayiram Poo Sirichidu Rasa
Your love brought the skies within our grasp!
This will live on, even when time is gone!
As tears filled our eyes, as scorched fields put up a fight.
A thousand flowers now in sight! Time to smile, son!
Thoondhirundha Kenilum Pal Surakka Koodumaiya
Thoodhuvala Kambilume Then Vazhiyadho
Uchchi Veyil Velaiyile Undha Varum Thooral Onnu
Thondaiyila Vandhu Vizha Oor Nanaiyadho
Even a dried-up well with milk can swell!
Even from a bitter herb, honey can flow!
Under the hot summer sky, a gentle drizzle floats by;
as it falls on parched throats, the town entire float.
Kaiyile Agasam Kondu Vandha Un Pasam
Kalame Ponalum Vazhnthidum Rasa
Kannile Neerada Kanja Nelam Porada
Poothadhe Ayiram Poo Sirichidu Rasa
Your love has placed the skies within our reach!
This is going to live on, even though time is gone!
As tears filled our eyes, as scorched fields put up a fight,
A thousand flowers now in sight! Time to smile, son!
Annatha Thattula Vechu Ambuliya Katti Ninna
Thayume Ninavu Nerunga Porandhadhu Kalam
Kannathula Kaiya Vechu Kathirundha Sanangalum Than
Pallakkila Yeri Poga Maranjathu Sogam
Pallakkila Yeri Poga Maranjathu Sogam
As she fed you, plate in hand, Mother pointed to the faraway moon!
Now, the time has come For the mother to taste the moon!
The people who waited With a yearning look in their eyes.
They can now sail to the skies. For sorrow has met its demise!
Reportedly, Amitabh was deeply touched by this song. In addition to this, he shared that even mentioning the song makes his emotions stir. Also, G.V Prakash the music composer of the song replied to Amitabh’s post.