Dr. Rajkumar’s song “Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku” from the movie ‘Aakasmika’ is a popular anthem. Its translated lyrics express deep love and pride for the Kannada homeland, celebrating Karnataka’s culture.
Released: September 13, 2020
Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku
Dr Rajkumar • From “Aakasmika”
Aakasmika’s Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku Lyrics Translation in English
Hamsalekha’s lyrics honor local treasures like Jog Falls, placing them above places like Kashi or Kashmir. The song’s translation highlights Kannada as the main language and pays respect to poets such as Kuvempu and Bendre.
Huttidare Kannada Naadalli HuttabekuIf I am born, I must be born in the Kannada land.
Mettidare Kannada Manna MettabekuIf I step, I must step on Kannada soil.
Badukidu Jataka Bandi, Idu Vidhi Odisuva BhandiLife is like a cart on a journey, guided by fate.
Badukidu Jataka Bandi, Idu Aledadisuva BhandiLife is like a cart on a journey, always moving from place to place.
Huttidare Kannada Nadalli HuttabekuIf I am born, I must be born in the Kannada land.
Mettidare Kannada Manna MettabekuIf I step, I must step on Kannada soil.
Kasili Snana Maadu Kasmira Sutti NooduVisit Kashi to bathe and travel through Kashmir.
Joogada Gundi Odeya Naanendu Koogi HaaduSing with such passion that your voice echoes from the bottom of Jog Falls.
Ajantha Ellora Na Baalali Omme NooduMake sure to visit Ajanta and Ellora at least once in your life.
Badami Aihole Ya Chandana TookamaaduMeasureValue Badami and Aihole as highly as precious sandalwood.
Kaliyoke Koti Bhaase Aadoke Onde BaaseThere may be ten million languages to learn, but only one to speak.
Kannada Kannada Kasturi KannadaKannada, Kannada, Kannada as fragrant as kasturi musk.
Huttidare Kannada Naadalli HuttabekuIf I am born, I must be born in the Kannada land.
Mettidare Kannada Manna MettabekuIf I step, I must step on Kannada soil.
Badukidu Jataka Bandi, Idu Vidhi Odisuva BhandiThis life is a journey cart, it’s a cart driven by fate.
Badukidu Jataka Bhandi, Idu Guri Toorisuva BandiThis life is a journey cart; it shows the destination.
Dyananakke Bhoomi Idu Premakke Swarga IduThis is a land for meditation, this is a heaven for love.
Snehakke Shale Idu Gyanakke Peetha IduIt is a school for friendship and a revered seat for knowledge.
Kaayakke Kalpavidu Shilpakke KalpaviduIt’s an inspiration for ‘Kaayaka’ (dedicated work), it’s an inspiration for sculpture.
Natyakke Naadi Idu NaadantarangaviduIt is the heartbeat of dance and the soul of the nation.
Kuvempu Bendre Inda Karanta Maasti IndaFrom poets like Kuvempu and Bendre, to writers like Karanta and Maasti.
Kanadi Kannada Kaagina KannadaKannada reflects the spirit of its poets.
Huttidare Kannada Naadalli HuttabekuIf I am born, I must be born in the Kannada land.
Mettidare Kannada Manna MettabekuIf I step, I must step on Kannada soil.
Badukidu Jataka Bandi, Idu Vidhi Odisuva BhandiThis life is a journey cart, it’s a cart driven by fate.
Badukidu Jataka Bhandi, Idu Dada Serisuva BandiThis life is a journey cart, it’s a cart that reaches the shore.
Baalina Bennu Hatthi Nooraru Ooru SutthiFollowing life’s path, I’ve wandered hundreds of towns.
Yeneno Kanda Meelu Nam Oore Namage MeeluNo matter what I see, my own town always feels like the best place.
Kailasan Kanda Namege Kailasa Yaake BekuFor those of us who have found heaven here, why would we need any other Kailasa?
Daasara Kanda Namage Vaikunta Yaake BekuFor those who have met saints here, why would we need Vaikunta?
Mundina Nanna Janma Baradittanante BhramaIt feels as if Brahma has already decided my next birth.
Illiye Illiye Yendigu Nan IlliyeHere is where I belong, and here is where I will always stay.
Huttidare Kannada Naadalli HuttabekuIf I am born, I must be born in the Kannada land.
Mettidare Kannada Manna MettabekuIf I step, I must step on Kannada soil.
Badukidu Jataka Bandi Idu Vidhi Odisuva BhandiThis life is a journey cart, it’s a cart driven by fate.
Badukidu Jataka Bhandi Vidi Dada Serisuva BandiThis life is a journey cart, it’s a cart that reaches the shore.
Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Music Video
Hamsalekha’s music brings a festive feel to the song. Directed by T S Nagabharana, the film features Dr. Rajkumar, Madhavi, and Geetha. Dr. Rajkumar’s singing and acting make this song a lasting tribute to Karnataka.