Hindustani Music Guide
चारुकेशी
A late-evening raag of Carnatic origin with komal Dha and komal Ni, known for dramatic expressiveness.
Raag Charukeshi is a raag of Carnatic origin that has been adopted into the Hindustani tradition. It uses komal Dha and komal Ni while keeping all other swaras shuddh, creating a melodic palette that is at once familiar and distinctively shaded. Its dramatic and expressive character has made it popular in both classical and film music contexts.
This summary is designed as a learner-facing orientation. Interpretive details can vary by source and performance lineage.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha(k) Ni(k) Sa
Sa Ni(k) Dha(k) Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
Ga Ma Pa Dha(k), Ni(k) Dha(k) Pa, Ma Ga Re Sa
Uses komal Dha and komal Ni with all other swaras shuddh. Equivalent to the Carnatic Charukeshi melakarta.
Its Carnatic origin gives it a slightly different aesthetic flavor than most Hindustani raags. The komal Dha and Ni provide a distinctive dramatic tension against the otherwise bright shuddh swaras.
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Bollywood song to raag mappings can vary by source and interpretation.
Aradhana (1969)
Singer: Kishore Kumar. Composer: S. D. Burman. Often discussed as touching Charukeshi melodic patterns in film music analyses.
Listen on YouTubeTraditional compositions set in this raag.
Derived from shared thaat, mood, or time-of-day relationships.
किरवानी
A dramatic late-evening raag of Carnatic origin with komal Ga and komal Dha.
Thaat: Khamaj
Time: Late Evening
कलिंगडा
A rare and beautiful late-evening raag from the Khamaj thaat with a gentle, expressive character.
Thaat: Khamaj
Time: Late Evening
मालगुंजी
A lyrical and romantic late-evening raag from the Khamaj thaat with a gentle, flowing character.
Thaat: Khamaj
Time: Late Evening