Understanding Bharathiyar: interview with a Prof from NUS

Potri Paadadi Ponne by Potri Paadadi Ponne

Sep 6, 2013TV & Film

Dr.S.P.Thinnappan, a Tamil professor at National University of Singapore talks about the Nirpadhuve Nadappadhuve song from Bharathi. The professor interprets the song for us and takes us through Bharathiyar's intentions...

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