In one of my earlier blog-posts, I had explored the Raga ‘Pahadi & Thumri in Hindi Film songs. In this post, I am looking for the songs based on this one of the most popular ragas among our music composers.
As per the classical text, Bhimpalasi is a rag that is very much associated with a hot Indian afternoon. It evokes a feeling of deep-rooted love and yearning for the lover. Usually, it is sung in the late-afternoons when the harshness of the sun rays recedes. It has five notes ascending and seven notes descending. This Raaga is also used in Carnatic Music where it is called 'Abheri'. It is more used in South Indian languages. This raga is one of the favorite ragas of A R Rehman.
The scale of Bhimpalasi is equivalent to the Western scale Blue scale. Many western Pop songs look similar to this raga. If you listen carefully to the very popular song of Ed Sheeran 'Shape Of You'. This song is influenced by Bhimpalasi.
Song of Afsar 1950
Song of Aan 1952
Song of Anarkali 1953
Song of Amar 1954
Song of Chandrakanta 1956
Song of Amar Deep1958
Song of Kala Bazar (1960)
Song of Saheb Bibi Aur Gulam 1962
Song of Kohra 1964
Song of Ghazal 1964
Song of Mera Saya 1966
Song of Sharmili 1971
Song of Rudali 1993
Song of Criminal 1995
Song of Rangeela 1995
Song of Yaadein 2001
Song of Lagaan 2001
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Brilliance of Shubha Mudgal | Raag Bhimpalasi
