222. Maane Nahi Mora Manawa
Raag: Yaman
Taal: Teen Taal
Tempo: Drut
⚠️ NOTE: This bandish appears in multiple modern semi-classical presentations online.
The lyrics differ slightly between singers and are not part of the traditional khayal repertoire.
The most commonly heard lines are:
Devanagari:
Māne nāhī̃ mora manvā
sāvan kī ghaṭā chhāī re
barse nayanan kī dhār
māne nāhī̃ mora manvā
piyā bin jiyā na lāge re
Romanized:
माने नाहीं मोरा मनवा
सावन की घटा छाई रे
बरसे नयनन की धार
माने नाही मोरा मनवा
पिया बिन जिया न लागे रे
(Some singers use variations like manwa more na mane re, barsan lagi nain ki jhari, etc.)
Composer / Gharana:
This appears to be a semi-classical / light classical adaptation rather than a traditional khayal bandish.
Likely composed or arranged by contemporary artists—no historically documented composer.
Bandish Insights:
- This is performed more as a thumri-style bandish, although sung in Yaman.
- Structure is simple, repetitive—suitable for expressive alaaps, murkis, and light taans.
- Because of its emotional appeal, many young performers use it in concerts and competitions.
Anecdote:
This bandish is popular on YouTube and music reality shows. It is not found in traditional bandish compilations like:
- Bhatkhande’s Kramik Pustak Malika
- Paluskar’s Sangeet Sangrah
- Ratanjankar’s Sangeet Ratnakar
- Tanarang’s bandish collections
Its popularity is due to modern renditions rather than classical lineage.
Links to Listen (Available on YouTube):
Singer: Javed Ali | Posted by: Mesmerizing Melodies
Notes: A modern, soulful interpretation—more ghazal/thumri style.
Singer: Nitasha Sharma | Posted by: Nitasha
Notes: Classical-light arrangement.
Singer: Nandini Gaikwad | Posted by: Anjali & Nandini Official | Notes: Performed in a modern classical fusion style.
Singer: Raghavi Mewal | Posted by: Tikam Jalandra | Notes: Semi-classical rendition with expressive improvisation.
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