बाबुल मोरा

Babul Mora

One of the most famous compositions in all of Hindustani music. This poignant thumri-style bandish in Bhairavi expresses the sorrow of parting, originally attributed to the last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, upon leaving Lucknow.

Raag

Bhairavi

Taal

Ektaal

Laya

Vilambit

Composer

Attributed to Wajid Ali Shah

Tradition / Gharana

Traditional

Sthayi

Babul mora naihar chhuto hi jaaye

Antara

Char kahar mil doliya uthaayen, mora apna begana chhuto jaaye