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Hridhayame – A Tribute to the Indian Army

Hridhayame is a Malayalam song created as a tribute to the Indian Army for their role in disaster relief during the 2024 Wayanad landslides. The song was written by Kaithapram Damodharan Namboothiri and composed by Rajesh Babu K. Sooranad. It features 25 playback singers from South India, including Hariharan, Usha Uthup, and M.G. Sreekumar. The project was coordinated by P.K. Sunil Kumar and completed within five days. Proceeds from the song are donated to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund. ^[1] ^[2]

Background

The 2024 Wayanad landslides, which occurred on July 30, 2024, caused significant damage across several villages in Wayanad district, Kerala. In response, the Indian Army conducted extensive rescue operations. Hridhayame was composed as a gesture of gratitude for their efforts, providing solace to the affected communities. ^[3] ^[4]

Production

The song was produced by Rajesh Babu K. Sooranad and coordinated by singer P.K. Sunil Kumar. It was recorded at Voks Studios and released on August 14, 2024, by Kozhikode District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh in a ceremony held on the eve of India's Independence Day. ^[5]

Contributors

The song brought together 25 playback singers and around 25 technicians, completing the project in five days.

Key Contributors

   Lyrics: Kaithapram Damodharan Namboothiri
   Music Composition: Rajesh Babu K. Sooranad
   Coordination: P.K. Sunil Kumar
   Music Arrangements: Ajmal Basheer
   Camera: Arshad Abdu
   Flute & Saxophone: Ram C. Panicker

Featured Singers

Some of the notable singers involved in the project include:

   Hariharan
   Usha Uthup
   M.G. Sreekumar
   Unni Menon
   P. Unnikrishnan
   Sithara Krishnakumar
   Naresh Iyer
   Mridula Warrier
   Nithya Mammen
   Anuradha Sreeram

The song was released by Manorama Music Songs, and proceeds are directed towards the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to support the ongoing recovery in Wayanad.

References

^ "Earnings from the music video album donated for the disaster victims of Wayanad". Manorama Online. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
^ "Video album dedicated to Wayanad". Times Kerala. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
^ "Song for Wayanad rendered by 25 singers released". The Hindu. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
^ "Hridayame video song released today by 25 singers for Wayanad". Malabari News. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
^ "Hridayame song album released with 25 singers contributing for Wayanad". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2024-10-22.

[1] "Earnings from the music video album donated for the disaster victims of Wayanad". Manorama Online. Retrieved 2024-10-22.

[2] "Video album dedicated to Wayanad". Times Kerala. Retrieved 2024-10-22.

[3] "Song for Wayanad rendered by 25 singers released". The Hindu. Retrieved 2020-10-28.

[4] "Hridayame video song released today by 25 singers for Wayanad". Malabari News. Retrieved 2024-10-22.

[5] "Hridayame song album released with 25 singers contributing for Wayanad". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2024-10-22.

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