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A flexible light-classical raag, useful for comparing a melodic framework with the freedoms of thumri and film music.
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AROHANA · ASCENTS G m P N S’
AVAROHANA · DESCENTS’ n D P m g R S
Illustrative phrases following the linked reference. Lowercase r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; ’ = upper octave; comma = lower octave. Thaat, time and emphasis can vary by teaching tradition. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.
FROM THE CLASSICAL TO THE CINEMATIC
Hear Pilu in a familiar song.
01◉Nai Umar ki Nai FasalGhazal
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02◉Bandini1963
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03◉Waqt1965
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04◉Yaadon Ki Barat1973
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05◉De De Pyar DeKishore Kumar
Sharabi1984
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06◉Shama1961
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07◉Albela1951
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08◉Ganga Jamuna1961
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09◉Din Sara Guzara Tore AnganaLata Mangeshkar, Mohd. Rafi
Junglee1961
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10◉Ghanan GhananUdit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Kishori Gowariker
Lagaan2001
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11◉Anita1967
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12◉Dil Diya Dard Liya1966
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13◉Mere Sanam1965
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14◉Jhule Mein Pavan Ki Ayi BaharLata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
Baiju Bawra1952
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15◉Aar Paar1954
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16◉Tansen1943
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17◉12 O'Clock1958
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18◉Sujata1959
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19◉Main Soya Ankhian MeecheAsha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
Phagun1958
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20◉Dulhan Ek Raat Ki1966
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21◉Barsaat Ki Raat1960
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22◉Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin1991
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23◉Durgesh Nandani1956
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24◉Saathi1968
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25◉Sardari Begum1996
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26◉Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam1962
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27◉Shehnai1964
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28◉Basant Bahar1956
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29◉Sadma1983
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30◉Tere Pyar KaLata Mangeshkar, Mahendra Kapoor
Dhool Ka Phool1959
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31◉Chit Chor1976
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32◉Mangal Pandey2005
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33◉Zindagi Zindagi1972
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Sources & further listening +
Pilu · introductory raag reference ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 20, 2026