As the world celebrates Isai Puyal AR Rahman’s 56th birthday, here’s a look at some songs he composed for the heroines of Tamil cinema. 
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Happy Birthday AR Rahman: From Konjum Mainakkale to Alaikadal, here are some ARR songs featuring Kollywood heroines

As the world celebrates Isai Puyal AR Rahman’s 56th birthday, here’s a look at some songs he composed for the heroines of Tamil cinema. 

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The lines “Naalai verum kanavu Adhai yen nambanum? Nam nattadhum roja Indrae pookanum.” resonates with Meenakshi in the film, who is bold, optimistic and never hesitates to speak her mind.
Kannalane from Bombay introduces Shaila to Shekar who he falls in love with her at first sight.
Set amidst heavy downpour, Ven Megham from Guru not only introduces us to Suju but also makes us want to dance in the rain. “Vidai kodu saami vittu pogindren” goes along with her confidently running
Although Simran and Nandita Das play important roles in Kannathil Muthamittal, Keerthana is undoubtedly the heroine of the film. The song Sundari from the film gives us an adorable idea of Amutha and
Poo Pookum Osai from Minsara Kanavu featuring Priya showcases her love for nature and organisms and the importance she gives to the smallest of things around her.
Roja’s quirkiness and curiosity are revealed when she sings “Meen pidithu meendum aatril vida aasai” in Chinna Chinna Aasai.
Hello Mister Ethirkatchi introduces the acting and dancing prowess of Kalpana from Iruvar. While Kalpana dances without fear and with confidence, we see Anandan (Mohan Lal) dazed or almost hypnotised
Shakthi from Alaipayuthey sings and dances to Yaaro Yaarodi which defines her extrovert character and her thoughts about love and marriage.
Composed with Carnatic touches, Sowkiyama Kanne introduces Abhirami as a classical dancer with all the required grace and facial expressions.
Alaikadal conveys that Poonguzhali has a passion for two things; singing and the sea. The lyrics and the melancholic composition hint at the feelings she has kept hidden in her heart.
Margazhi Poovae from May Maadham introduces Sandhya as someone born with a silver spoon. A happy-go-lucky character, Sandhya sings the song with excitement and joy.

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