Sur Sadhana

By Gandhaar Madhyam

Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam brings to you the world of Hindustani classical music fused with Hindi Cinema. Discover various raagas and learn more about Hindi songs based on them.

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Sur Sadhana episodes:

January 29, 2023 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.
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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)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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20min
November 27, 2022 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.
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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)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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19min
September 26, 2022 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.
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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)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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17min
June 20, 2022 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.
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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)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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19min
April 20, 2022 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.
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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)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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16min
March 02, 2022 Ep 08. Raag Desh
Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Desh. Often referred to as Raag Des, this raag is a very beautiful and romantic raag that is sung in the night-time. Raag Desh uses all seven notes and is a delightfully popular raag.
We begin by the Desh Gaan 'Vande Mataram', followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. Post that comes our rendition of a well-known ghazal. We conclude the episode with some iconic 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.
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Songs in the podcast –
• Kahan Gayi Voh Wafa - Mehdi Hassan (1990)
• Aji rooth kar ab - Arzoo (1965)
• Aap ko pyaar chupaane ki buri aadat hai - Neela Aakaash (1965)
• Chadariya jhini re jhini - Anup Jalota
• Taqdeer ka fasaana - Sehra (1963)
• Bekasi hadd se jab guzar jaye - Kalpana (1960)
• Hum tere pyaar mein saara alam - Dil ek Mandir (1963)
• Saiyan jaao jaao - Jhanak jhanak payal baje (1955)
• Fir kahin koi phool khila - Anubhav (1971)
• Gore gore chaand se mukh par - Anita (1967)
• Gori tore nainava - Main suhagan hoon (1964)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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20min
January 09, 2022 Ep 07. Raag Maalkauns
Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Maalkauns. One can sing Bada Khayal, Chhota Khayal, Drupad, Dhamaar, Tarana etc in this Raag. We begin by a classic film song with a small raag parichay, followed by two different bandish recitals and concluding with some iconic 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.
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Filmy songs in the podcast –
• Mann Tarpat Hari Darshan Ko - Baiju Bawara (1952)
• Aaye Sur Ke Panchi Aaye - Sur Sangam (1985)
• Ankhiyan Sang Ankhiyan Laage - Bada Aadmi (1961)
• Aadha Hai Chandrama - Navrang (1959)
• Tu Chhupi Hai Kahan - Navrang (1959)
• Nirbal Se Balwan Ki Ladai - Toofan aur Diya (1956)
• Balma Maane Na - Opera House (1961)
• Deep Jalaye Jo Geeto Ke Maine - Kalakaar (1983)
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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15min
October 10, 2021 Ep 06. Raag Kalavati
Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Kalavati. This episode is dedicated to our guru Late Shri Krishna Kumar Kapoor, former professor at Bhatkhande Music University, Lucknow. On his death anniversary, we present a small swaranjali in his honor. Raag Kalavati was one of his favourite raagas and we have covered a patriotic song composed by him.
As usual, we begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, a desh gaan performance and concluding with some iconic 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
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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16min
September 29, 2021 Ep 05. Raag Baageshri
Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Baageshri. This is not only a soulful night Raag, but also very popular in the light classical music segment, specially Ghazals. We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, a Ghazal performance and concluding with some iconic 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.
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Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam)
Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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18min
September 15, 2021 Ep 04. Raag Khamaaj
Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Khamaaj. A Raag that is very popular in light classical music and with thumri-dadra. We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, concluding with some iconic 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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Concept by: Garima and Manoj (Gandhaar Madhyam) Directed and produced by: Sonakshi Srivastava
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23min

FAQs about Sur Sadhana:

How many episodes does Sur Sadhana have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.