Chinna Chiru Kiliye | Veena Rendition | Tribute to Bharathiyar & Dr. ChittiBabu

"Chinna Chiru Kiliye" is a beloved lullaby by Mahakavi Bharathiyar, adapted into Tamil cinema in the 1951 classic Manamagal, with music composed by Sri. C. R. Subbaraman. This film version became widely recognized for its rāgamālika structure, flowing beautifully through ragas such as Kapi, Maand, Vasantha, Tilang, and Neelamani. This song was popularized on the Veena by my Guru, the legendary Dr. Chitti Babu, who frequently featured it in his concerts. His interpretation was marked by exquisite nuances, emotive phrasing, and masterful control, turning this gentle lullaby into a Veena classic cherished across generations. 🎶 In this rendition, I attempt to bring those expressive touches to life, staying true to the tradition passed down by my guru while offering my own humble tribute through the Veena. 00:00 - Part 1: Kapi 02:23 - Part 2: Maand 03:42 - Part 3: Vasantha 04:26 - Part 4: Tilang 05:44 - Part 5: Neelamani Grateful to be accompanied by Hareesh Parthasarathy on the mridangam, whose rhythmic support brings vitality and depth to this rendition. 🎧 Best experienced with headphones for the full emotional and musical depth! 🎶 Veena: Rajan Vaidheeswaran Mridangam accompaniment: Hareesh Parthasarathy 🔧 Mixing & Mastering: Rajan Vaidheeswaran 🎥 Videography: Bhuvana Rajan 🎬 Video Editing: Rajan Vaidheeswaran 🙏 Thank you for listening – please like, share, and subscribe if you enjoyed the performance.   / rajanvaidheeswaran   #VeenaCover #ChinnaChiruKiliye #Bharathiyar #DrChittiBabu #CarnaticMusic #IndianClassicalMusic #VeenaMusic #TamilClassic #Manamagal #Ragamālika #KapiRaga #MaandRaga #VasanthaRaga #Sivaranjani #Tilang #BharathiyarSongs #InstrumentalCover #TributePerformance #IndianHeritageMusic #VeenaArtist #VaRaVeena #RajanVaidheeswaran