The soundtrack of Barfi! , composed by Pritam, plays a pivotal role in the narrative. Songs like "Phir Le Aya Dil" and "Ala Barfi" carry semi-classical influences that transcend specific regional boundaries. In the Tamil version, the songs were largely retained with translated lyrics or subtitled.
If you are looking for the story of the original film to see how it translates, here are the highlights: Barfi Tamil Dubbed