Jhinjhoti
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Jhinjhoti is a Hindustani classical raga from the Khamaj Thaat.[1] This is a light and playful raga.
| Thaat | Khamaj[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Shadav-Sampurna Vakra [1] |
| Time of day | 2nd Prahar of the night [1] |
| Arohana | S R M P D Ṡ[1] |
| Avarohana | Ṡ Ṉ D P M G R G S[1] |
| Pakad | Ḍ S R M G R G S R Ṉ̣ Ḍ P̣ Ḍ S P̣ Ḍ S R G M G M G R S R Ṉ̣ Ḍ S[1] |
| Chalan | Ḍ S R M G R G S R Ṉ̣ Ḍ P̣ Ḍ S P̣ Ḍ S R G M G M G R S R Ṉ̣ Ḍ S[1] |
| Vadi | G[1] |
| Samavadi | Ṉ[1] |
| Equivalent | Khambavati[1] |
Theory
Raga description
This is a light and playful Raga, apt for instrumental music. In this Raga mostly light mood Bandishs are rendered.[1]
Songs in this Raga
A famous rendition of this raga is Abdul Karim Khan's Thumri "Piya Bin Nahi Aavat Chain" which Bhimsen Joshi had heard as a child and which left a lasting impression on him.
Gulon mein rang bhare, a ghazal by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, sung by Mehdi Hassan, is set to Jhinjhoti.
Film Songs
Language : Telugu
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padamani Nannadaga Thaguna | Doctor Chakravarty | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Susheela |