The song performed by The Sancharis on Music Mojo Season 5 (Kappa TV) is a powerful rendition of a track originally featured in the 2016 Malayalam film Kammattipaadam . The Story Behind the Song
: The song reflects the tragedy of the Pulaya community and other indigenous inhabitants of the Ernakulam region. In the 1970s and 80s, these people were forcibly driven out of their ancestral Pokkali (paddy) fields by land developers to build the modern city of Kochi, including landmarks like the Ernakulam bus stand. The song performed by The Sancharis on Music
For their appearance on Kappa TV , reimagined this folk-infused track with a progressive rock twist. For their appearance on Kappa TV , reimagined
The lyrics, penned by Anwar Ali and originally composed by actor Vinayakan, carry a heavy historical and social weight: For their appearance on Kappa TV