Obituary

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Unmatched loss

http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/news...th-179304.html
இடையில் நடிகர் கமல் ஹாசன் மருத்துவமனைக்கு வந்து வாலியின் உடல்நலம் குறித்து மருத்துவர்களிடம் விசாரித்தார். விஸ்வரூபம் 2 படத்திற்கு ஒரு பாடல் எழுதணும். நாங்க வெயிட் பண்ணிகிட்டு இருக்கோம். அவரை சீக்கிரம் அனுப்பி வைங்க என்று வாலியின் காதில் படும்படி மருத்துவரிடம் கூறிவிட்டு சென்றார் கமல்.

[ufktrfKnicity]

"Ullam athil ullavarai alli tharum nallavarai, vin ulagam vaa endral mannulagam ennagum" - legendary lines.

[raajarasigan]

Rest in peace Vaali Sir your association with IR will always be part of my life...

[aceqoxim]

May his soul rest in peace. Another legend gone too soon. He will be truly missed.

[sudha india]

எழுதப் படிக்கத் தெரியாத எத்தனையோ பேர்களில் எமனும் ஒருவன்.

ஒரு அழகிய கவிதைப் புத்தகத்தைக் கிழித்துப் போட்டுவிட்டான்’

–கண்ணதாசன் இறந்தபோது வாலி எழுதிய கண்ணீர் வரி இது

Ippozhudhu ???

[mappi]

Can't express in words how much I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of T. S. Rangarajan, popularly known as Vaali in TFI. It must be a difficult moment for all those in the TFI as well as the worldwide fans and followers of this talented Artist / Lyrist who had walked on earth among us and knowing that He is no more puts a lump between my throat. I wish to go on talking about his immense contribution to TFI - how well he had found a permanent place in most of the people's heart - how respectful he is considered among his colleagues - his association with “A to Z” film makers and artists and of course the “6 to 60” music directors - his adaptive nature when it comes to lyrics for a specific background - and so on and so forth. But I am unable to continue with all those I wish or rather want to say, as I am unable to overcome the loss, which is quite huge.

Just wish to share how much Vaali had an influence on me. I have not met him, or he is (hate to use 'was') not even aware of me, his secret admirer. But still 999/1000 times it simply worked.

1/ Heard that he is short tempered. Wish I got yelled by him that would have permitted me to gain more knowledge on Cinema, in general, as his screamings would have been lessons.

2/ Rajini had pointed out that Vaali once had said "Kalaraiku pogam varai Silarai thevai". Those words stuck to me just like the baby kangaroo. Many values are hidden in these lines. Overview is about hard work, but people like me who look into sociology thru scientific methods but still trying to take the spiritual path, these words are a boon which summaries how to cope up in this materialistic world.

3. Vaali is credited for writing the lyrics for MOTHER of all "mother-songs". Being Isai Gnani / Superstar fan, what else can I ask for, but thank Vaali a ton for creating the most eternal song that will be chanted even after I am buried :

Abirami Sivagami Karumaari Magamaayi
Thirukovil Dheivangal nee dhannamma
Annaiku andradam abhishegam alangaram
purigindra siru thondan nan dhannamma
Porulodu pugal vendum maganalla thaye un
arul vendum enakingu adhu podhume
Aduthingu pirapondru amaindhalum nan undhan
maganaga pirakindra varam vendume
Adhai neeye tharuvaye

Pasunthangam Pudhuvelli Manickam Manivairam
Avaiyavum Oru thaaiku eedaguma?
Vilai meedhu vilai vaithu kettalum koduthalum
Kadai thannil thaai anbu kidaikadhamma
Eeraindhu maadhangal karuvodu enai thaangi
nee patta perum paadu arivennamma
Eerezhu jenmangal eduthalum uzhaithalum
unakingu nan patta kadan theeruma?
Unnale pirandhene....

There could be legends before and after, but my movie experience started with the illumination from Vaali's lyrics. As a huge follower, I will say that his contributions will stay as the pillars among the rest erected by other legends. Being very particular about lyrics, sometimes going too far or hard about certain songs and lyrics, I was always jaw broken while criticizing his works. His enormous knowledge on culture, spirituality, politics, trend - and about anything else - showcases clearly his grip on his métier as a Lyristist. The debate whether it’s the music or the lyrics - Vaali is the answer - Music is the body with parts, but the breathe that makes it live are the Lyrics, and who else than Vaali could pump in the unpolluted air into music.

Acknowledgements (I feel the same) :

Cinemarasigan : Vaali sir... you are one of the best writers TFI ever had

Designer : A versatile and prolific lyricist who strode across many generations and captured millions of hearts with his wonderful lyrics.

Nov : vaaliba kavignar vaali has written lyrics for MDs from MSV to current Anirudh... a record that can never be broken!

venkkiram : உனது தமிழ் வரிகள் மெய்யென மனதில் நிலைத்து நிற்கும்.

Roshan : I am very saddened by this news Finding difficult to come to terms

Raagadevan : I thank the legend Vaali for enriching my life with some of the most melodious and imaginative lines written in any language.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa-Vallavar : Unmatched loss

raajarasigan : your association with IR will always be part of my life...

Stardust : He will be truly missed

Sudha India : Ippozhudhu ???

Kavignar Vaali, may you be the closest among all to the creator, to whom you have paid a visit. Will miss You, my Papy Vaali, always.

[mexicomeat]

the best of vaali


aandavan oru naal kadi virithan...

[Roshan]

பல நூல் படித்து நீ அறியும் கல்வி
பொது நலம் விரும்பி நீ வழங்கும் செல்வம்
பிறர் உயர்வினிலே உனக்கிருக்கும் இன்பம்
இவை அனைத்திலுமே இருப்பதுதான் தெய்வம்.

One of the verses that has influenced me quite a bit. Vaali Sir will live forever with such words.

[Roshan]

செந்தணலின் ஒளியெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தின் குளிர் கொடுத்து
பொன் தகட்டில் வார்த்து வைத்த
பெண் உடலை என்னவென்பேன்
மடல் வாழை தொடை இருக்க
மச்சமொன்று அதிலிருக்க
படைத்தவனின் திறமையெல்லாம்
முழுமை பெற்ற அழகியென்பேன்

I have heard, the lyrics he penned for 'நிலவு ஒரு பெண்ணாகி' made Kannadasan feel envious. There are many songs that describe the beauty of a woman in many different ways and to me this song surely tops the list.

[aceqoxim]

My nan's favourite song : kadhoduthan naan pesuven
My mum's favourite : maalayil yaro manathodu pesa
My favourite : minnalai pidithu

He has always been 'in'. Loved by many generations, will be missed by many. Thank you mappi for writing the lyrics of Mannan song down. It's the best ode to a mother IMO.