Dhani (raga)

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Dhani
Thaat Kafi
TypeAudava
Time of dayAny [1]
Arohana ()S G M P N [1]
Avarohana N P M G (R)S [1]
SynonymGaundgiri [1]
Equivalent
Similar Dhanashree

Dhani is a pentatonic raga in Hindustani classical music. [3] It is a sprightly raga often described as Bhimpalasi sans the notes, Dha and Re. It however has its own distinct character. Dhani is frequently heard in popular music. [1] This raga is also known as the romantic version of Raag Malkauns. It is similar to Malkauns, except that in the Aaroh and Avroh, Komal Dha is replaced by Pa in this raga [2]

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Hey Manwa Tum Na Jane by Pt C R Vyas is a popular Bandish in this raag.

Indian Film songs in Dhani (raga)

Language: Hindi

SongMovieYearComposerSinger
Prabhu Tero Nam Jo Dhyae Phal Paye Hum Dono (1961 film) 1961 Jaidev Lata Mangeshkar
Kabhi Tanhaiyon me Yun Hamari Yaad Aayegi 1961 Snehal Bhatkar Mubarak Begum
Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue Prince 1969 Shankar-Jaikishan Mohd. Rafi
Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara Chitchor 1976 Ravindra Jain K J Yesudas

Indian Film songs (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada)

Note that the following songs are composed in Suddha Dhanyasi, the equivalent of raga Dhani in Carnatic music.

Language: Tamil

SongMovieYearComposerSinger
Anandamaana Naadham Shyamala 1952 G. Ramanathan M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye Vanangamudi 1957 M. L. Vasanthakumari
Aairathil Oruthiyamma Kai Koduttha Dheivam 1964 K. V. Mahadevan T. M. Soundararajan
Mella Mella Sarada 1962
Thookanna Kuruvi Kodu Vanambadi 1963 P. Susheela
Navaraathiri Subha Raathiri Navarathri 1964
Ival Oru PournamiIval Oru Pournami1986 T. K. Ramamoorthy
Kangal Engey Karnan 1964 Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Neeye Unaku Endrum (Mama Maple) Bale Pandiya 1962 T. M. Soundararajan, M. Raju
Thottal Poo Malarum Padagotti 1964 T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Paal Vannam Paruvam Paasam 1962 P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Nallavan Enaku Naane Padithal Mattum Podhuma 1962 T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Avalukendru Or Manam 1971 M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki
Iyarkai Ennum Shanti Nilayam 1969 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Nama Ooru Singari Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 film) 1979 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Thirupparang Kundrathil Kandhan Karunai 1967 Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela
Vaa Ponmayile Poonthalir 1979 Illayaraja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Mancholai Kilithano

(2nd Charanam Starts in Ragam Kharaharapriya)

Kizhakke Pogum Rail 1978 P. Jayachandran
Poovarasampoo S. Janaki
Nadhiyoram Annai Oru Aalayam 1979 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Aayiram Malargalae Niram Maaratha Pookkal 1979 Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja, Jency Anthony
Siru Ponmani Kallukkul Eeram 1980 Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki
Vizhiyil Vizhundu Alaigal Oivathillai 1981 Ilaiyaraaja,B.S Sasirekha
Ragavane Ramana Ilamai Kaalangal 1983 P Susheela, S. P. Sailaja
Kalakalakum Maniosai Eeramana Rojave 1991 Mano, S. Janaki
Varaathu Vantha Thalattu Padava 1990 Arunmozhi, S. Janaki
Ila Nenje Vaa Vanna Vanna Pookkal 1992 K. J. Yesudas
Maalayil Yaro Manathodu Chatriyan 1990 Swarnalatha
Punjai Undu Unnal Mudiyum Thambi 1988 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Kadhal Vaanile Raasaiyya 1995 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,Preethi Uttamsingh
Sempoove Poove

(has Abheri traces also)

Siraichalai 1996 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Paramal Paartha Nenjam Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran 1988 Mano, K. S. Chithra
Kalathanamaha Ulle Veliye 1993
Kathal Nilavey Poove Manikuyil Arunmozhi, Uma Ramanan
Maasi Maasam Dharma Durai 1991 K J Yesudas, Swarnalatha
Kalayil Kethattu Senthamizh Paattu 1992 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Aasai Machaan Vangithantha Kummi Paattu 1999 Swarnalatha,Arunmozhi
Enna Solli Paduvatho En Mana Vaanil 2002 Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam
Kaattumalli Viduthalai Part 1 2023Ilaiyaraaja,Ananya Bhat
Poththi Vachcha Mann Vasanai 1983 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Hey Unnai Thaane Nee Endha Kadhal Parisu 1987
Koo Koo Endru Kuyil
Poo Poo Poo Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu 1991
Adi Netriravu Innisai Mazhai 1992
Pongiyathe Kadhal Vellam Mannukkul Vairam 1986 Devendran
Mandhiram Sonnen Vedham Pudhithu 1987 Mano, S. Janaki
Aruvi Kooda Jathi IllamalGowri ManohariM. M. A. Iniyavan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas
Thanthana Thaimasam Thavasi 2001 Vidyasagar K. J. Yesudas, Sadhana Sargam
Kanakandenadi Parthiban Kanavu 2003 Madhu Balakrishnan
Aazhakkadalu Thendral 2004
Thirumana Malargal Poovellam Un Vasam 2001 Swarnalatha
Minsaram En Meethu Run 2002 Harish Raghavendra, Sadhana Sargam, Jack Smelly
Thootal Poo Malarum New 2004 A. R. Rahman Hariharan, Harini
Kalayil ThinamumP. Unnikrishnan, Sadhana Sargam
Eechi Elemichhi Taj Mahal 1999Manoj,Arundhathi,Raqeeb Alam(Iranian Santoor),Parthasarathy(Veena),Navin(Flute)
Ale Ale Boys 2003 Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman
Maaza Maaza Sillunu Oru Kaadhal 2006 S. P. B. Charan, Shreya Ghoshal
Aila Aila I 2015Aditya Rao, Natalie Di Luccio
Bhavamu Lona BGM

(taken from MS Subbulakshmi's Annamayya Krithi)

OK Kanmani 2015 AR Rahman, Qutub-E-Kripa, MS Subbulakshmi
Maatharey Bigil 2019 Chinmayi, Madhura Dhara Talluri, Sireesha, Akshara, Vithusayni
Azhaga Kallazhaga Kallazhagar 1999 Deva K. S. Chitra, Kalpana Raghavendar
Ooh Vandhadhu Aval Varuvala 1998 S. A. Rajkumar Hariharan
Ponman Kuyil Manasukkul Mathappu 1988 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Thodu Thodu Enavae Vanavil (Reused from Kila Kila Navve) Thulladha Manamum Thullum 1999 Hariharan, K. S. Chitra
Thiyagarajarin Deiva (copy of Entha Nerchina) Pennin Manathai Thottu 2000 P. Unnikrishnan, Nithyasree Mahadevan, S. A. Rajkumar, Febi Mani
Azhagiya Karthigai Devaraagam 1996 M. M. Keeravani K. S. Chitra
Un Perai Sonnale Dumm Dumm Dumm 2001 Karthik Raja P. Unnikrishnan, Sadhana Sargam
Yaar Indha Devathai Unnai Ninaithu 2002 Sirpy Hariharan
Kannukkul Yetho Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam 2006 D. Imman Vijay Yesudas, Rita
Aasai Oviyam Manjal Veiyil 2009 Bharadwaj Bharadwaj,Subiksha
Heartile Battery Nanban 2012 Harris Jayaraj Vedala Hemachandra, Mukesh Mohamed
Roja Kadale Anegan 2015 Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Chinmayi
Para Para Pattaampoochi Kattradhu Thamizh 2007 Yuvan Shankar Raja Rahul Nambiar
Vaanam Thoovum Poo Mazhaiye Punnagai Poove 2003 Harish Raghavendra, Kovai Ranjani
Kaatrukulle Sarvam 2009 Yuvan Shankar Raja
Sudasuda Thooral Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga 2013
Masaamaa 6 Masaamaa Engaeyum Eppothum 2011 Sathya Sathya, Aalap Raju
Veyyon Silli Soorarai Pottru 2020 G. V. Prakash Kumar Harish Sivaramakrishnan

Non Film / Album

SongLanguageAlbumComposerLyricistSingerAudio Label / Licence to
Neene Parama Pavani Kannada Neene Parama PavaniMahesh MahadevMahipathi Dasa Priyadarshini PM Audios
Baarisu Kannada DindimavaBaarisu Kannada DindimavaShivamogga SubbannaMahakavi KuvempuUpendra KumarMRT Music
Thunbam Illadha Nilaye Shakti Tamil Triveni - Durga, Lakshmi, SaraswatiSounds of IshaMahakavi BharatiyarSounds of Isha

Language: Malayalam

SongMovieYearComposerSinger
Souparnikamrutha Veechikal Kizhakkunarum Pakshi 1991 Raveendran KJ Yesudas / Minmini
Swara Raga Ganga Pravahame

(has Abheri traces also)

Sargam 1992 Bombay Ravi KJ Yesudas
Mahalakshmi Namosthuthe Thattathin Marayathu 2012 Shaan Rahman Arun Alat
Devadoothar padi Kathodu Kathoram 1985 Ouseppachan KJ Yesudas and many more
Melle melle Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam 1987 Johnson KJ Yesudas
Dum dum dum Vaisali 1988 Bombay Ravi Dinesh,Lathika
Shyamameghame ne Adhipan 1989 Shyam K. S. Chitra
Mandharachepundo Dasharatham 1989 Johnson MG Sreekumar,K. S. Chitra
Entinu veroru sooryodhayam Mazhayethum Munpe 1995 Raveendran KJ Yesudas
Chempoove poove

(has Abheri traces also)

Kaalapani 1996 Ilayaraja MG Sreekumar,K. S. Chitra
Manikinavin kothumbuvallam Pokkiri Raja 2010 Jassie Gift KJ Yesudas,Sujatha Mohan

Language: Kannada

SongMovieYearComposerSinger
Nanna Aase Hannagi Auto Raja 1982 Rajan–Nagendra S.P. Balasubramanyam, S. Janaki
Baare Baare Andada Chaluvina TaareNaagara Haavu P.B. Srinivas

Language: Telugu

SongMovieYearComposerSinger
Sadi Seyako Gaali Raja Makutam 1960Master Venu P Leela
Subha Lekha raasukunna Edalo epudo Kondaveeti Donga 1990 Ilayaraja S P Balasubramaniam & K S Chitra
Kotta Kottaga Unnadi Coolie No.1 1991
Enno Rathrulosthayi Gaani (reused from "Maasi Maasam") Dharma Kshetram 1992
Jagadananda Karaka (film version) Sri Rama Rajyam 2011 S P Balasubramaniam & Shreya Ghoshal
Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha (only first line) Annamayya 1997 M M Kreem S P Balasubramaniam
Kila Kila Navve Suryavamsham 1998 S. A. Rajkumar S P Balasubramaniam & K S Chitra
Pranavalaya Shyam Singha Roy 2021 Mickey J Meyer Anurag Kulkarni

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