Chhayanat : Introduction
The Chhayanat Sangeet Vidyatan (Bengali: ছায়ানট) is one of leading institutions of Bengali culture in the world. Founded in 1961 in Dhaka, Chhayanat remains one of the most influential cultural groups in the country. As in the case of many similar organizations, it was established during the Pakistani rule in Bangladesh to promote and nurture the cultural and musical heritage of Bengal. Every year, Chhayanat arranges the biggest program in order to celebrate the Pahela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali new year.
| Thaat | Kalyan |
|---|---|
| Vaadi/Samvaadi | P/R |
| Prahar | 6 (9 pm - 12 am) |
| Important Anuvaadi | |
| Aaroha | S-R-RGmP-PDPP-S' |
| Bhaav | Shadj-Madhyam |
| Avaroha | S'-NDP-mGmR-S |
| Saptak-pradhaanata | Mandra-Madhya |
| Pakad | P-R,RGmP-mG-mR-S |
| Tanpura Tuning | P |
| Jaati | Shadav-Sampoorn |
| Other Characteristics | |
| Similar Raagas | |
| Popular Film Songs | 1. Baad muddat ki yeh ghadi aayi Film: Jahan Aara Singers: Mohammad Rafi Suman Kalyanpur Taala: Music Director: Madan Mohan Poet: Rajinder Krishan 2. Hum bekhudi mein tumko pukaare chale gaye Film: Kaala Paani Singers: Mohammad Rafi Taala: Keharva Music Director: S. D. Burman Poet: Majrooh Sultanpuri 3. Tere naina talaash karen jise Film: Talaash Singers: Manna Dey Taala: Sitarkhani Music Director: S. D. Burman Poet: Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Non-Film Songs |