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"Darshana" is a Malayalam-language song composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab. The song was featured in the 2022 film Hridayam, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, starring Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Darshana Rajendran. It was written by Arun Alat and sung by Wahab and the lead actress Darshana.[1][2] The title of the track was also derived from the actress' name and the character of the film, itself. It was picturised on Arun Neelakantan (Pranav) and Darshana and their romance during their days in college. Released as a single on 25 October 2021, the track was one of the most popular Malayalam songs of the year, and received positive response from music critics and listeners alike.[3]

"Darshana"
Cover
Single by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Darshana Rajendran
from the album Hridayam
LanguageMalayalam
Released25 October 2021
Recorded2019
VenueOmer Avci Studios, Istanbul
My Studio, Kochi
GenreMelody, Indian classical music
Length3:45
LabelThink Music
Composer(s)Hesham Abdul Wahab
Lyricist(s)Arun Alat
Producer(s)Hesham Abdul Wahab
Hridayam track listing
15 tracks
Side-A
  1. "Manasse Manasse"
  2. "Darshana"
  3. "Mukilinte"
  4. "Onakka Munthiri"
  5. "Thathaka Theithare"
  6. "Minnalkodi"
  7. "Arike Ninna"
Side-B
  1. "Pottu Thotta Pournami"
  2. "Nagumo"
  3. "Puthiyoru Lokam"
  4. "Sarvam Sadha"
  5. "Kural Kekkutha"
  6. "Bas Kar Ji"
  7. "Hridayam Theme"
  8. "Nagumo Revival"

Background


The track was sung by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Darshana Rajendran. The track's title was derived from the actress' name and her character in the film.[4]

"Darshana" song happened because Vineeth insisted that the word 'Darshana', which is also the name of the main character in the movie, should be there in the song. So I was initially sceptical on how to pull off the song with that particular instruction, but by God's grace, it happened.

— Hesham Abdul Wahab on the making of the track "Darshana".[5]

The track was recorded during July 2019, in an in-built studio located at Wahab's house, with Wahab singing for the track.[6] He also used several instruments from the Middle Eastern territories, with this track, he made use of duduk in it.[7] Singer-musician Arun Alat wrote the track in his second song as lyricist after writing one of the tracks from Safe (2019). But, it was his second work to be released as he worked on Home (2021), where, he wrote all the tracks for the film, which were composed by Rahul Subramanian. He wrote this track, when he travelled on the way from Ernakulam to Kasaragod during September 2019.[8]

When Vineeth ettan narrated the sequence, I could picture the scene clearly. So, it was easy to capture it in words. Vineeth ettan was particular that we include the word 'Darshana...'. Hesham sang it so beautifully, and it all fell in place.

— Arun Alat on writing lyrics for the track.[8]

V. Harishankar of My Studio (Kochi) handled sound mixing for the track, along with all the songs from the album. The song was mixed and mastered for around 35 times before the approval of the final version.[7]


Release and reception


It was released as a single on 25 October 2021, to coincide with the reopening of theatres in Kerala after statewide lockdown due to the second wave of COVID-19 in Kerala.[9] The track received positive response from the audiences and became viral in music and streaming platforms.[6][10] The track was featured in the A-side of the film's soundtrack released on 31 December (New Year's Eve).[11]

Nithya Mammen, who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for the track "Vathikkalu Vellaripravu" featured in Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020), listed "Darshana" as one of her favourite picks of the "Top 10 Malayalam Songs of 2021" in her interview to The Times of India.[12] Mammen had stated it as "a very refreshing song, which also has a positive energy".[12] Celebrities such as Dulquer Salmaan too praised the track.[13] Vipin Nair of Music Aloud stated about the track saying "Hesham himself leads the singing in this one, and Darshana’s echoing voice makes for a neat addition in the second half [...] the bass groove though, spruced up by the oud, baglama etc as it progresses."[14]


Personnel


Credits adapted from Think Music[15]


References


  1. "Darshana Rajendran croons a track in 'Hridayam' says, 'can't believe my name is here with all of these fabulous musicians'". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  2. "Actress Darshana Rajendran turns singer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  3. "Watch: Romantic single Darshana from Hridayam tells a sweet story". The News Minute. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. "Darshana Rajendran: 'Darshana' has found its way into my everyday routine - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  5. "We didn't expect 'Darshana' to be such a big hit, says Hridayam music director Hesham Abdul Wahab". The Indian Express. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  6. "Vineeth Sreenivasan thanks the audience as 'Darshana' song becomes a chartbuster - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  7. M, Athira (21 January 2022). "'Hridayam' came at a time when I was struggling as a composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  8. Menon, Anasuya (9 November 2021). "Arun Alat on writing lyrics for 'Darshana' from Pranav Mohanlal's 'Hridayam'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  9. "Team 'Hridayam' to celebrate theatre reopening by launching the first song! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  10. "'Darshana' song: The first track from 'Hridayam' conquers hearts! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  11. "Mohanlal Launches Hridayam Audio; The Jukebox Gets A Thumbs Up From Music Lovers!". Filmibeat. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "Nithya Mammen picks her top 10 favourite songs of 2021 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  13. "Dulquer Salmaan praises 'Darshana' song; says, "Whatever I've seen from the song is WOW" - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  14. "Hridayam – Music Review (Malayalam Soundtrack)". Music Aloud. 23 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  15. Darshana - Official Video Song | Hridayam | Pranav | Darshana | Vineeth | Hesham | Merryland, retrieved 27 February 2022




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