Urvasi Urvasi

"Urvasi Urvasi" is an Indian Tamil-language song composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Vairamuthu for the soundtrack of 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. The Hindi version of the song was similarly successful across India.

"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
Music videos
"Urvasi Urvasi" on YouTube

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 the Australian movie Lion.

Yo Yo Honey Singh released a cover version called "Urvashi" in 2018.[4]

See also

• Kadhalan (soundtrack)

References

1. "Music Hits 1990-1999 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010.
2. Ghoshal, Arkadev (6 January 2017). "Happy Birthday AR Rahman: 12 songs that defined the Mozart of Madras over the years". International Business Times. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuM7hObGjWI
4. "Urvashi Video". YouTube. T-Series. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2020.