Srilankan Baila Song - Surangani

Malu malu malu

Suranganita malu

Suranganita malu genawaa (kanevaa)

Surangani Surangani

Suranganita malu genawaa

(malu = fish in Sinhalese)

 

This popular Baila beat song usually played during parties in Mangalore, Goa and Bombay is often misunderstood as originated in India, but its not so. Years ago when TV had not invaded Indian homes, people were happy listening to local "All India Radio" stations, Vividh Bharati and mainly Srilankan Radio. It is probably during those days, people of southern India came across this Srilankan song, liked it verymuch and made it a part of their party singings.  It is dubbed in different Indian languages.

The lyrics of the whole song are available here on Wikipedia.

The picture given above taken at Dubai Fish Market has nothings to do with the song but with "Malu" (fish) which is available in large varieties and in abundance. One must visit this market and especially the area where hundreds are engaged in fish cutting to earn their living.