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राग · RAGAकिरवानीKirwani

UNCLASSIFIED THAAT

Kirwani

Kirwani is introduced here through the linked teaching reference and source-listed musical examples. Compare its note movement with related raags while keeping the limits of film adaptations in mind.

◷ Night (21:00–00:00)

10 sourced songs10 film songs0 labelled raag-based0 YouTube recordings

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AROHANA · ASCENT

S R g M P d N S'

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S' N d P M g R S

Thaat: Unclassified
Jati: Sampurna - Sampurna
Vadi / Samvadi: Pancham / Shadj

Reading the notes ↗

The pitch outline and emphasis follow the linked Tanarang reference. A scale is a starting point; characteristic movement and treatment distinguish the raag. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.

FROM THE CLASSICAL TO THE CINEMATIC

Hear Kirwani in a familiar song.

Anewala Pal, Janewala HaiKishore Kumar

Golmaal1979

Ankhon Se Jo UtariAsha Bhosle

Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hoon1963

Beqaraar Dil, Tu Gaye JaaKishore Kumar, Sulakshana Pandit

Door Ka Raahi1971

Ek Radha Ek MeeraLata Mangeshkar

Ram Teri Ganga Maili1985

Geet Gata Hun Main Gunagunata Hun MainKishore Kumar

Laal Pathhar1971

Kahe Jhum Jhum Raat Ye SuhaniLata Mangeshkar

Love Marriage1959

Kya Karun SajaniYesudas

Swami1977

Main Pyar Ka Rahi HunMohd. Rafi, Asha Bhosle

Ek Musafir Ek Hasina1962

Mera Dil Yeh Pukare AajaLata Mangeshkar

Nagin (Old)1954

Meri Bhigi-Bhigi Si Palakon Pe Rah GayeKishore Kumar

Anamika1973

Sources & further listening +

Kirwani — Tanarang raag reference ↗Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe and Prakash Vishwanath Ringe / Tanarang · Accessed Oct. 21, 2026