RAAG BHUPALI OR MOHANA

Some songs have a profound impact on us, and our intuition compels us to listen to them again and again. The beauty of music lies in its ability to evoke emotions and create a lasting impression. We know that every song is composed based on a particular Raag. One such Raag is Raag Bhupali, known as Mohana in Carnatic music. I don't know classical music nor can differentiate the various raag but have a special fondness for songs based on this Raag Bhupali and have curated a list of some beautiful compositions.

One such song is "Jindagi Dene Wale Sun," originally sung by Talat Mahmood in the 1953 film "Dil-e-Nadan," in which he starred. I'd like to share a rendition of this song by Naseem Ali Siddiqui, a talented Pakistani ghazal singer, who recorded it in September 2023. The song features poignant lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni and is a testament to the timelessness of this composition. Do listen and experience the magic of this soulful song!

राग भूपाली / Mohana Raga

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1. Jindagi Dene Wale Sun from Dil-e-Nadan 1953 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X70KLVSz110
2. Main Jahaan Rahoon from Namastey London 2005 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlH0D_GPiE
3. Pankh Hote To Ud Jaati Re from Sehra 1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEN9DoPNs4s
4. In Ankhon Ki Masti Ke Mastane from Umrao Jaan 1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwsjRraWgdA
5. Neel Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein from Amrapali 1966 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55LRrp3XNA4
6. Dil Hoon Hoon Kare from Rudali 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F10aeM9V1Ho
7. Dil Diwana Bin Sajanake from Maine Pyar Kiya 1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32tNhs2Vk8U
8. Jyoti Kalash Chalke from Bhabhi Ki Chudiyaan 1961 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OWNiGODXc0
9. Aa Bhi Ja Aa Bhi Ja from Gumrah 1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AArBpSWRP5c
10. Sansar Ki Har Shay Ka Itna Hi from Dhundh 1972 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDBF3bVw1M
11. Dekha Ek Khwab To Ye Silsile Huye from Silsila 1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dO_MS9tZ5E
12. Sayonara Sayonara Wada Nibha. from Love in Tokiyo 1966 
13. Panchhi Banoo Udti Phiroon from Chori Chori (1956) Shankar Jaikishan
14. Hum Tumse Na Kuchh Keh Paye from Ziddi (1997) Dilip Sen Sameer Sen
15. Om Namah Shivay from Bhairavi (1996) Laxmikant Pyarelal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfAg7alChI
16. Yeh Ankhen Dekh Kar from Dhanvan 1981 
17. Kanchi Re Kanchi from Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) R D Burman 
18. Tere Mere Honthon Pe from Chandni (1989) Shiv Hari
19. Chanda Hai Tu Mera Suraj Hai Tu from Aradhana (1969) S D Burman
20. He Govind, He Gopal, He Dayaal Lal - A non-film bhajan by Jagjit Singh
21. Gurudev Daya Karake- traditional bhajan 1990s - M-Ramavtar Marwadi
22. Hey Ram, Tu Hi Hai Mata 1990s by Jagjeet Singh

Jindagi Dene Wale song by NaseemAliSiddiqui Pakistani Gazal Singer September 2023

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