Margazhi Raagam- Sangamam of two Doyens

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Margazhi Raagam How will it be when two maestros perform at one stage? How will it be when it is given in a classic way? How will it be when everything about it is so good? The experience just can't be expressed. Margazhi Raagam starring veteran singers Bombay Jayashri and T.M.Krishna is one such mesmerizing experience. Directed by Jayendra, the 110 min musical film is treat to music lovers this Margazhi season. The film is produced by Aghal films C.Srikanth in association with Real Image.

It is Bombay Jayashri who starts off with Mayadeetha Swaroopini in Mayamamava Gowla raga and then moves on to a Rithigowla, a composition of Subbiah Sasthri. Bombay Jayashri has a very melodious and a melancholic voice and she explores swaras and sangadhis in each song. The next song Jananininuvina Amba was started by Jayashri and T.M.Krishna completed it. From then, the stage was all his as he started with Saramaina Matta Lintho and moved on to another Telugu song called Seethapathy Namana Suna, a Thiyagarajar composition in Kamas raga.

He then sang Bramhaivajham chila and it had various transitions and modulations. He has a out thrown and a bold voice. The next song had just Jayashri and T.M.Krishna and two thambura's. She started with Kararavindha and soon, he continued with it and sang Jagadho Dharana with utmost devotion that there was divinity in the air. A composition of Purandharadhasar, his voice was just mesmerizing. The movie ended off with Jaya Jaya Vande Mataram sung by both of them which gave a patriotic feel. Dressed in all white and also the sets in white, this song gave an ultimate finale to the whole movie.

Both Jayashri and T.M.Krishna's voices renders a different feel. The mirudangam and the violin are way too excellent. The whole set is neat and gives a classic look as each background is changed to match the mood of the song. Draped in blue and golden laces, the set is beautifully designed by Rajeevan. Yet another commendable job by P.C.Sreeram as all the shots and angles gives the movie a rich look. Editing by Satissh Kurusowa is a perfect match for the musical treat. The lighting is sober and a golden color effect is given to it.

Margazhi Raagam is a must watch for all music lovers and especially by Bombay Jayashri and T.M.Krishna's fans. Everything has fallen well in place. From lighting to the sets and costumes, it is all too perfect. But the only disadvantage is that the target audience is restricted to the music lovers only.

The big question to be thought is that whether people will watch a 110 minute movie of just ragas and swaras?

Anitha R
Dec 26^th 2008

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