Film Songs in Rag Shivaranjani (Q-Z)

Rang Aur Noor Ki Baraat Kise Pesh Karoon
Film - Ghazal
Year - 1964
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Madan Mohan
Singer(s) - Mohd. Rafi
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Lyricist - Sahir Ludhianvi
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Comments – This is an example of a song pulling in one direction, while the interludes pull in a different one. The song sticks very close to Shivaranjani, but almost from the onset, the interludes pull in other directions. About half way through the song, the vocalist also begins to wander away from Shivaranjani. These deviations start with ornamentation of notes with non-Shivaranjani elements, but very quickly move into the main melody.

There are several elements to be cognisant of. To begin with there is the use of both komal and shuddha Ga. As mentioned elsewhere, this usage is so common that today we really should consider this to be a part of Shivaranjani. However, there is a very noticeable usage of komal Ni; this is not at all admissible in this rag. Does this enhance or detract from the song? I will not weigh in on this one, but let the listener decide.

Rimjhim Ke Geet Savan Gaye Hai
Film - Anjaana
Year - 1969
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Singer(s) - Mohd. Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
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Lyricist - Anand Bakshi
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Saajan A Jao
Film - Aag Him Aag
Year - 1987
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Bappi Lahiri
Singer(s) - Asha Bhosle, Shabbir Kumar
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Lyricist - Anjaan
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Comments – This is not a good example of Shivaranjani. This contains a lot of non-Shivaranjani elements which have been thrown in for no discernible reason. Although mixing rags is the norm in the films, this case seems to show a particular lack of skill, or musical understanding.

Sansar Hai Ek Nadiya Dukh Sukh
Film - Raftaar
Year - 1975
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Sonik Omi
Singer(s) - Mukesh
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Lyricist - Abhilash
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Comments – Pretty good example of Shivaranjani.

Sawan Aye, Sawan Jaye
Film - Chahat
Year - 1974
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Robin Ghosh
Singer(s) - Akhlaq Ahmed
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Comments – This is from an old Pakistani film.

It is really a pretty good example of a contemporary interpretation of Shivaranjani, that is to say that there is mixing of other elements, but with the exception of some interludes, it is within modern interpretations of the rag.

Tere Mere Bich Mein
Film - Ek Duje Ke Liye
Year - 1981
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Laxmikant, Pyarelal
Singer(s) - Lata Mangeshkar, S.P. Balasubramaniam
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Lyricist - Anand Bakhshi
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Tum Se Milkar, Na Jane Kyun, Aur Bhi Kuchh Yaad Aata Hai
Film - Pyar Jhukta Nahin
Year - 1985
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Laxmikant, Pyarelal
Singer(s) - Shhabir Kumar
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Lyricist - S.H. Bihari
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Comments – This is somewhat mixed even by filmi standards. This is not the best film song to listen to if you are trying to get a handle in Shivaranjani

Tumhein Dekhti Hoon To Lagata Hai Aise
Film - Tumhare Liye
Year - 1978
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Jaidev
Singer(s) - Lata Mangeshkar
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Lyricist - Naqsh Lyallpuri
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Comments – This is inspired by Shiaranjani but it definitely is not. I thought long and hard as to whether I should include this song in the list. It starts off with a completely strong Shivaranjani in the ascending sections. But in the descending sections, it just goes all wrong. I am hesitatingly classifying this here, but it is just too wrong for the student to even consider this when trying to wrap their mind around this rag.

Yaad Teri Aayegi
Film - Ek Jaan Hain Ham
Year - 1983
Rag - Shivaranjani
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Anu Malik
Singer(s) - Shabir Kumar
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Lyricist - Anjaan
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Comments – Just where did Shabir Kumar get the idea that he could sing? Perhaps he inhabits some alternative universe? Structurally it seems to be a fairly standard Shivaranajani.