It is often said that language is no barrier to good music. If there is one song that proves this, then it is Vaseegara from the 2001 film Minnale. Initially released in Tamil, the song was later adapted into other languages after the film was dubbed or remade. Vaseegara emerged as a breakthrough for music composer Harris Jayaraj, who went on to become one of the leading music directors in the Tamil film industry. It also propelled singer Bombay Jayashri into nationwide fame who broke away from the Carnatic music scene and became a playback singer in films.
Even more than 20 years after its release, Vaseegara, or Zara-Zara in Hindi, continues to enthral the listeners. Recently, a mother-son duo on Instagram sang a Vaseegara mashup in four languages. In the span of just one verse, they transitioned to Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil. This video got over 3.5 lakh likes since it was shared on May 19.
Commenting on it, an Instagram user wrote, “Adipoli, never know it’s in Malayalam too. Amma is rocking in a Bombay Jayashri style husky voice.” Another wrote, “I feel like the Tamil version is more melodious in both of your voices. I loved it.” Someone described the song as “beautiful and perfect in every language.” Sharing a similar sentiment, another commented, “Whatever the language is, it’s still beautiful and soothing.”
While Vaseegara already came pre-written in different languages, some people take it upon themselves to translate a song in different languages. Back in December 2022, a singer named Kush translated Kesariya, a Hindi song from m Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, into five languages. In just a short video, Kush seamlessly moved Kesariya’s verses in Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil. He masterfully sang the translated versions without breaking the flow of Pritam’s composition.
An Instagram user commented on it, “This is such a beautiful ‘sangam’ of all the languages. Hands down!” Another mentioned, “Awesome, I didn’t understand any other language than Hindi, but it’s so beautiful and blissful. Too good, God bless you and your voice, dear.” Someone else observed, “So happy to listen to the south languages..music has so many flavours. Awesome singing.”
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