Sur Sadhana

Ep 13. Raag Chaarukeshi

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Chaarukeshi. This raag uses all the seven notes, and the compositions always turn out to be beautifully memorable! We begin the episode with an iconic filmy song, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the episode with some evergreen film songs that are based on this raag.  We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us on our social media to join us on our musical journey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalBP1Th3g8HHlEi2r2Cz7g . . Songs sung in this episode: • Baiyaan Na Dharo — Dastak (1970) • Shyam Teri Bansi Pukaare — Geet Gaata Chal (1975) • Kisi Raah Mein, Kisi Mod Par — Mere Humsafar (1970) • Bedardi Baalma Tumko — Arzoo (1965) • Akele Hain Chale Aao — Raaz (1967) • Main Hosh Mein Tha Toh Phir (Ghazal) . . Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam) Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava

Ep 12. Raag Bhoopali

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Bhoopali. This raag is as calm as a full moon night, and is often sung in the night. Drut Khayal, Vilambit Khayal, Tarana, Drupad and Dhamaar are sung in this raag usually. We begin the episode with a classic filmy song, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the episode with some evergreen filmy songs that are based on this raag.  We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us on our social media to join us on our musical journey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalBP1Th3g8HHlEi2r2Cz7g . . Songs sung in this episode: • Jyoti kalash chhalke — Bhabhi ki choodiyan (1961) • Ek dhund se aana hai — Dhund (1973) • Pankh hote toh udd aati — Sehra (1963) • Hum tumse na kuch keh paaye — Ziddi (1997) • Dil hoom hoom kare — Rudaali (1993) • Kaanchi re kaanchi re — Hare Ram Hare Krishna (1971) . . Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam) Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava

Ep 11. Raag Bhimpalasi

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Bhimpalasi. This raag is very popular among the day raagas, and has a hauntingly pleasant melody. It's poignant, and throbs with deep emotion. We begin the episode with a classic filmy song, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the episode with some evergreen filmy songs that are based on this raag.  We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us on our social media to join us on our musical journey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalBP1Th3g8HHlEi2r2Cz7g . . Songs sung in this episode: • Nainon mein badra chaye — Mera Saaya (1966) • Dil ke tukde tukde kar ke — Dada (1979) • Khilte hain gul yahan — Sharmilee (1971) • Dil mein tujhe bitha ke — Fakira (1976) • Maine chand aur sitaron ki tamanna ki thi — Chandrakanta (1956) . . Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam) Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava

Ep 10. Raag Darbari Kanada

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Darbari Kanada. Darbari Kanada belongs to the Kanada family. The raag as we know today was introduced by Miya Tansen, the legendary 16th century composer in emperor Akbar's court. Because of being sung in the Darbar most often, the Kanada raag became Darbari Kanada. We begin the episode with a popular Ghazal, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the episode with some evergreen filmy songs that are based on this raag.  We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us on our social media to join us on our musical journey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalBP1Th3g8HHlEi2r2Cz7g . . Songs sung in this episode: • Hungama hai kyun barpa — Ghulam Ali (1990) • Aap ki nazron ne samjha — Anpadh (1962) • Dil jalta hai toh jalne de — Pehli Nazar (1945) • Tora mann darpan kehlaye — Kaajal (1965) • O duniya ke rakhwale — Baiju Bawra (1952) • Yaad mein teri jaag jaag ke hum — Mere Mehboob (1963) • Kitna hasin hai mausam — Azaad (1955) • Suhani chandni raatein — Mukti (1977) • Agar mujhse mohabbat hai — Aap ki parchhayian (1964) • Chandi ki deewar na todi — Vishwaas (1969) • Jhanak jhanak tori baaje payaliya — Mere Huzoor (1968) . . Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam) Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava

Ep 09. Raag Vrindavani Sarang

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Vrindavani Sarang. This raag is also referred to as Brindavani Sarang or Brindabani Sarang. The raag is most popular in Mathura/Vrindavan region, due to a mythological legend involving Lord Krishna. This raag is usually sung in the afternoon, specially during summer season. Ga and Dha sur are varjit in this raag. We begin by an iconic song from the 60s, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the episode with some evergreen filmy songs that are based on this raag.  We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us on our social media to join us on our musical journey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalBP1Th3g8HHlEi2r2Cz7g . . Songs sung in this episode: • Haaye re haaye -- Kashmir ki Kali (1964) • Sab kuch loota ke hosh mein aaye -- Ek saal (1957) • Jogan ban jaoongi saiyan tore kaaran -- Shabaab (1954) • Bahut shukriya badi meharbaani ‐- Ek musafir ek hasina (1962) • Jhule me pawan ke aayi bahaar -- Baiju bawra (1952) • Jadugar saiyaan chodo meri baiyan -- Nagin (1954) • Kare kare baadra Jare jare badra -- Bhabhi (1957) • Jhuti muthi mitwa aawan bole -- Rudali (1993) • Main toh bhool chali babul ka des -- Saraswatichandra (1968) • Saiyan jhooton ka bada sartaj nikla -- Do aankhein baarah haath (1957) • Saawan aaye ya na aaye -- Dil diya dard liya (1966) . . Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam) Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava