216. Langara Turaka Jina Chhivo Re
Raag: Kalyan / Yaman
Taal: Teen Taal
Tempo: Drut
Devanagari:
Laṅgar turak jin chhivo re
morī gaggariyā bhārī
at deū̃ gārī ho brijnārī ॥
nirakh nirakh has has
det mohe tārī ॥
Antara:
Tum to mahādhīṭ
pīat tan lāgo hī āvat
gāvat at bār-bār
main san gherat pherat hū̃
lāj na marī jātī hū̃ brijnārī ॥
Romanized:
लंगर तुरक जिन छिवो रे
मोरी गगरिया भारी
अत देऊ गारी हो ब्रिजनारी ॥
निरख निरख हस हस
देत मोहे तारी ॥
अंतरा
तुम तो महाधीट
पीअत तन लागो ही आवत
गावत अत बार–बार
मैं सन घेरत फेरत हूँ
लाज न मरी जाती हूँ ब्रिजनारी ॥
Composer / Gharana:
This bandish belongs to the light classical drut khayal repertoire.
Composer is not documented.
Traditionally sung in:
• Gwalior gharana
• Agra gharana
• Jaipur–Atrauli inspired styles
It carries a folk-Braj flavour, making it very expressive and playful.
Bandish Insights:
- A fast drut composition with strong Braj folk elements.
- Uses humorous, teasing language typical of Krishna–gopi interactions.
- Ideal for bol-taans, quick sargam, and expressive facial/voice play in performance.
- Popular among artists who present semi-folk classical mixtures.
- “महाधीट” and “लंगर तुरक” reflect strong character emphasis and rhythmic phrasing.
Anecdote:
- This bandish is especially popular among performers trained in the Gwalior tradition.
- Malini Rajurkar’s rendering is considered one of the most authoritative.
- Kashyap Bandhu’s duet version presents a more folk-influenced, lively flavour.
- K. G. Ginde’s interpretation retains classical purity and clear enunciation of Braj dialect.
Links to Listen (Available on YouTube):
Artists: Prabhakar Kashyap & Diwakar Kashyap | Posted by: Kashyap Bandhu Official
Notes: A duet-style lively presentation with strong folk energy.
Singer: Malini Rajurkar | Posted by: Alurkar Music House
Notes: Serene, balanced, and classically structured — excellent reference.
Singer: K. G. Ginde | Posted by: Ajay Ginde
Notes: Precise classical phrasing, controlled taans, clear diction.
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