We’ve always heard songs dedicated to mothers, celebrating their sacrifices and love. But very few songs are dedicated to fathers, the real superheroes of our lives. Especially for daughters, a dad is her first love, her protector, her Superman. One such beautiful song is “Appa I Love You Pa“, composed by Arjun Janya in the Kannada movie Chowka. Released in 2017, Chowka became a hit with its unique storyline and soul-touching music.
This song gained wide popularity immediately after release. No need to say that it won the hearts of all the girls/women, who always look for their dads. When I heard this song for the first time I cried my heart out. It is a pure emotional song, that shows each and everything that a father does for his family.
Below are the Appa I Love You Pa song lyrics in Kannada, and its translation in English for you.
Appa I Love You Pa Song Credits
- Song Title : Appa i Love You Pa
- Movie Name : Chowka
- Singer: Anuradha Bhat
- Lyricist: Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
- Musician: Arjun Janya
- Cast: Diganth, Prem, Vijay Raghavendra, Prajwal Devaraj, Kashinath Kumar
- Director: Tharun Sudhir Kishore
Appa I Love You Pa Lyrics In Kannada
ನಾನು ನೋಡಿದ ಮೊದಲ ವೀರ
ಬಾಳು ಕಲಿಸಿದ ಸಲಹೆಗಾರ
ಬೆರಗು ಮುಡಿಸೋ ಜಾದೂಗಾರ ಅಪ್ಪಾ
ಹಗಲು ಬೆವರಿನ ಕೂಲಿಕಾರ
ರಾತ್ರಿ ಮನೆಯಲಿ ಚೌಕಿದರ
ಎಲ್ಲ ಕೊಡಿಸುವ ಸಾಹುಕಾರ ಅಪ್ಪಾ
ಗದರೋ ಮೀಸೆಕಾರ
ಮನಸೇ ಕೋಮಲ
ನಿನ್ನ ಹೊಲೋ ಕರ್ಣ ಯಾರಿಲ್ಲ
ಅಪ್ಪಾ….. ಐ ಲವ್ ಯೂ ಪಾ
||ನಾನು ನೋಡಿದ ||
ಬೆರಳನು ಹಿಡಿದರೆ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸವು ಬೆಳೆವುದು
ಹೆಗಲಲಿ ಕುಳಿತರೆ ಕುತೂಹಲ ತಣಿವುದು
ನಾನು ಓದೋ ಪಾಠದಲಿ
ಅದು ಯಾಕೆ ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರಿಲ್ಲ
ನಿನ್ನ ಹಾಗೆ ಯಾಕೆ ಯಾರಿಲ್ಲ
ನೀನು ಇರುವ ಧೈರ್ಯದಲಿ
ಯಾರೊಂದಿಗೂ ನಾ ಸೋಲಲ್ಲ
ನಿನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಮುಂದೆ ಏನಿಲ್ಲಾ
ಅಪ್ಪಾ….. ಐ ಲವ್ ಯೂ ಪಾ
ನಿನ್ನ ಅಂಗಿ ಬೆವರಲ್ಲಿ
ನಮ್ಮ ಅನ್ನ ಅಡಗಿದೆ
ಮಗಳೇ ಅನ್ನೋ ಮಾತಿನಲಿ
ನಿನ್ನ ಮಮತೆ ತಿಳಿದಿದೆ
ತಾಯಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ತವರಲ್ಲ
ತಂದೆ ಇರದೆ ತಾಯಿಲ್ಲ
ಆಕಾಶದಂತೆ ನಿನ್ನ ಮನಸಪ್ಪಾ
ನಾನು ಎಂದೂ ಹೇಳಿಲ್ಲ
ಯಾಕಂತ ನಂಗೂ ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ
ನೀನು ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಅಚ್ಚು ಮೆಚ್ಚಪ್ಪಾ
ಅಪ್ಪಾ….. ಐ ಲವ್ ಯೂ ಪಾ
ಹ್ಮ್……….. ಹ್ಮ್……….
ಎಲ್ಲ ಕೊಡಿಸುವ ಸಾಹುಕಾರ ಅಪ್ಪಾ
Appa I Love You Pa Lyrics In English
Nanu nodida modala veera
Balu kalisida salahegara
Beragu mooduso jadugara appa
Hagalu bevarina kulikara
Ratri maneyali chaukidara
Ella kodisuva sahukara appa
Gadaru meesegara
Manase komala
Ninna holo Karna yarilla
Appa….. I love you pa
Appa… I love you pa
Beraḷanu hiḍidare viswasavu beḷevidu
Hegalali kuḷitare kutuhala taṇivudu
Nanu odo pathadali
Adu yake ninna hesarilla
Ninna hage yake yaru illa
Ninu iruva dhairyadali
Yarondigu na solalla
Ninna priti munde enilla
Appa….. I love you pa
Appa… I love you pa
Ninna angi bevarali
Namma anna adagide
Magale anno matinali
Ninna mamate tilidide
Tayi matra tavaralla
Tande irade tayilla
Akashadante ninna manasappa
Nanu endu helilla
Yakanta nanagu tilidilla
Ninu andre achu mechappa
Appa….. I love you pa
Appa… I love you pa
Background Of The Song
This song is sung by a daughter, Manvika, who lives alone with her father. She lost her mother during childhood, and since then, her father, Kashinath, has been her entire world. He works as a middle school teacher. And besides teaching, he takes care of all the household chores — cooking, cleaning, and everything else. While also making sure his daughter gets a good college education.
The song Appa I Love You Pa is known for its strong emotions and beautiful music. It’s a loving tribute to a father, not just as a parent, but as a silent hero who sacrifices everything for his children. It shows the unspoken bond between a daughter and her father, a bond filled with deep respect, admiration, and love.
The lyrics are simple, but they carry a world of emotion. They remind us that behind every meal we eat and every dream we chase, there’s a father who has worked quietly, tirelessly, and lovingly. The music, sung in a soft and emotional voice, touches the soul and brings tears to the eyes. This is not just a song, it’s a heartfelt letter to every father, especially those who never asked for praise but gave their whole life with love.
This song reminds of my childhood, when I used to walk in markets holding my Appa’s little finger. This is more than a song, it’s a story many daughters live but never say out loud. Dedicated to all the proud fathers.
