Song: Man Mohi Dare – Bharthari Lok Geet Starring: Ritu Gupta Singer: Ritu Gupta Lyricist: Salam Hussain (Irani), Alok Swarnkar Music Direction: Salam Hussain (Irani), Alok Swarnkar Recoding: A&A Studio, Uslapur, Bilaspur Graphics, Camera and Editing: Asraf Ali Production Editing: Umesh Sahu Cinematography: Manas, Ashish Choreography: Manas Directed By: Alok Swarnkar Produced By: Alok Swarnkar […]
Tag: Bharthari Geet
Bharthari Geet is a folk ballad from Chhattisgarh that tells the story of King Bharthari and Queen Pingala. The song is sung by yogis or singers and is accompanied by drama, dance, and traditional instruments (such as the sarangi, tabla, harmonium, and flute). The song is based on themes such as the king’s renunciation and the queen’s love and separation.
- The style of the song: It is a folk-song style that may also incorporate drama and dance. Singers often call themselves “yogis.”
- Famous Singers: Mrs. Suruj Bai Khande is especially known for Bharthari singing, who popularized this style.
- Musical Instruments: Traditionally the sarangi or ektara, later included instruments like the harmonium, flute, tabla, manjira and banjo.