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Aap Ki Nazaron Ne Samjha
Film - Anpadh
Year - 1962
Rag - Adana
Tal - Rupaktal
Music Director(s) - Madan Mohan
Singer(s) - Lata Mangeshkar
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Comments – This seems to mix Darbari and Adana
Ai Dil Mujhe Aisi Jagah Le Chal
Film - Arzoo
Year - 1950
Rag - Adana
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Anil Biswas
Singer(s) - Talat Mehmood
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Jhanak Jhanak Paayal Baaje
Film - Jhanak Jhanak Paayel Baje
Year - 1955
Rag - Adana
Tal - Tintal
Music Director(s) - Vasant Desai
Singer(s) - Amir Khan & and Chorus
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Comments – First class example of Adana
Manmohan Man Men Ho Tumhi
Film - Kaise Kahoon
Year - 1964
Rag - Adana
Tal - Tintal
Music Director(s) - S. D. Burman
Singer(s) - Mohd. Rafi, Suman Kalyanpur, S.D Batish
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Radhike Tune Bansari Churaiye
Film - Beti Bete
Year - 1964
Rag - Adana
Tal - Tintal and Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Shankar, Jaikishan
Singer(s) - Mohd. Rafi
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Comments – This is actually a mixture of Adana and Darbari Kanada
Sanware Mata Ja
Film - Meera Shyam (Non-Film Song)
Year - 1976
Rag - Adana
Tal - Kaherava
Music Director(s) - Govind Naresh
Singer(s) - Lata Mangeshkar
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Comments – This is a pretty poor example for Adana. Do not attempt to use this song if you are trying to get a handle on this rag.
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