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Deva's Song Controversy: Editing Error Sparked Backlash
18 Oct
Summary
- Deva explained the 'Kandha Sashti Kavasam' use in 'Sooryan' was situational.
- Soolamangalam Sisters granted permission for the devotional tune.
- A deleted scene caused backlash over the song's controversial usage.
Composer Deva, recently deceased, left a musical legacy intertwined with professional anecdotes. One such incident involved the 1998 film 'Sooryan' and the use of 'Kandha Sashti Kavasam'. Deva had explained that the hymn's tune was intended for a specific scene's duet, not to offend religious sentiments.
He obtained permission from the Soolamangalam Sisters, known for their rendition of the hymn, to use the tune for this purpose. However, an editing decision to remove a contextual scene left the song appearing disconnected. This omission led to objections from viewers, upsetting Deva, who felt his reputation was unfairly impacted by the director's edit.
