I tried to convey the right emotion through my songs, says Kasarla Shyam

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By Y Sunita Chowdhary

March 8, 2023

Actor Priyadarshi’s latest Telugu release Balagam, where Kasarla Shyam got his first single card as a lyricist (all four songs), has been a gratifying experience for the writer.

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The lyricist believes that what can’t be conveyed through dialogue is often conveyed through a song.

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Mangli and Ram Miryala’s voices, Bheem Ceciroleo’s music, and Shyam’s lyrics have been woven seamlessly into Venu Yeldandi’s directorial debut.

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Balagam’s story is about the 13-day rituals observed in the protagonist’s house after his grandfather dies.

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“Each situation in the song has a soul and warmth attached to it. I wanted the depth to be conveyed to this generation through the song,” Shyam said.

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The first song, “Balarama Narasayyo”, is about a corpse. “We seldom see such songs being shot over a body in Telugu films.”

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Referring to the lyrics written by Acharya Athreya, Shyam said that life has to be celebrated. “I lost my parents and this is a tribute to them and my village.”

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As for “Ooru Palletooru” song, Kasarla Shyam wanted to write something about a palle (village) from a perspective that people hadn’t been familiarised with. 

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The “Potti Pilla” song revolves around the girls in the village. They are usually addressed by their physical appearance.

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The fourth song, “Kodukulara” comes in the climax. It revolves around a family artist who hails the exploits and conquests of the man who passed away.

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Venu recapitulated all the memories from his village and the result is Balagam. I hope I did justice to his journey and the film,” Kasarla Shyam signed off.

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