Meri Surat Teri Aankhen · 1963
Puchho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitai
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Reported raagRaagA recognisable arrangement of notes and musical behaviour that guides melody. A raag’s identity involves how notes are used, not just a list of pitches.Source: N2 §2.1, pp. 14–15; §2.2.1, p. 15. and 1 moreMore in the glossary
Ahir Bhairav
A musician who worked on the song named this raagRaagA recognisable arrangement of notes and musical behaviour that guides melody. A raag’s identity involves how notes are used, not just a list of pitches.Source: N2 §2.1, pp. 14–15; §2.2.1, p. 15. and 1 moreMore in the glossary. This records what the source says; a musician has not checked the recording note by note. The source quotes The New Indian Express — Utthara Kumari B.
Evidence: Recollection by someone involved · Published composer, musician and record-label statements (collected 7 Oct 2026), The New Indian Express; Updated on: 27 Oct 2014, 6:01 am; https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2014/Oct/27/remembering-the-sultan-of-sur-675650.html; paragraph opens: From fish, he would jump to raag Ahir Bhairav
Source wording: “From fish, he would jump to raag Ahir Bhairav and relate an anecdote:”
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