“Onam is always about happiness and overwhelmed joy, not only now, from the childhood days it has been the same” famous Malayalam music director Gopi Sundar shares his memories about Onam, Having started his career composing music for TV commercials, he has nearly 5000 jingles to his credit
This is what the co-walker of all those heartful music said when asked about his memories about the grand festival,
“From the first day of Chingam, all those ten days it’s fun, colour and festive. But I just don’t agree with the ‘so-called being Malayali only in Onam days, it just doesn’t feel right. We should always have love and respect for all humans around us. we must be able to smile the wholeheartedly. And to be that human, to spread love all around we don’t need another celebration like Onam or a name sake of Mahabali…for all those who keep kindness and good in the heart every day is Onam, everyday is a celebration”.
He remembered those days with neighbour kids, together with them preparing ‘Athapookalam’. “Once I even got stung by the bee. I still love Onam carpets” he added.
“It fills me with such happiness seeing all those colours, that vibrant Onampookkalam with the flowers in front of my home”
He said ‘Sadhya’ doesn’t sounds special to him because he would love to eat ‘sadhya’ every single of his life.
” I just feel Onam was always around the corners of my life, yes it always had,” he said.
“Everyone deserves to be happy in this life, that is what Onam is for me. It’s been past 20 years in the film industry, I have spent all those days happily and also looking forward to spending the rest of days just like that.. and I wish each and everyone a prosperous Onam to everyone this year”
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