Pilu or Peelu is a raga of Hindustani classical music. It is mostly used in light-classical forms, like thumris.
Aaroh and Avaroh
Aaroh 'P 'N S g m P N S''N S G m P N S'S g m P D S'S R m P N S'
Avaroh S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N SS' N S' D n D P m G m P G P m g R S 'N S
Some performances include shades of MA
Vadi and Samvadi Ga as vadi
Ni as samvadi
Pakad or Chalan
S g R g S R 'N S, G m n P g - S
S g R S 'N S 'N - 'P 'd 'P 'N S - g R g 'N S
Organization and relationships Related ragas: Kirwani resembles an ancient kind of Pilu.
Thaat: Bhatkhande classified Pilu in the Kafi thaat).Jairazbhoy(1995)
Seasonality Often related to the monsoon season, this raag is popular in the occasion of Hindu festival "Holi" [Phalguna (February - March) month] also known as Raga of colours for its sampoorna jaati and blissful nature.
Rasa Cheerful, Joyous, Alegre, moving. (, , ) are synonymical expressions.
Thaat Kafi
In this raga, both Ga, Dha, Ni are sung.
Historical information
Origins
Important recordings Shankar–Menuhin, West Meets East; debuted 10 December 1967 Nikhil Banerjee:Pilu Ab Ke Baras Bhej: Bandini (1963); Singer: Asha Bhosle, Music:S.D. Burman Ezhumalai vazh Govinda: Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile (2012); Singer: Harini, Music: Manachanallur Giridharan
Film Songs
Language : Hindi SongMovieComposerSingersDhadakate Dil Ki TamannaShama (1961film)Ghulam Mohammed (composer)SuraiyaAb Ke Baras Bhejo Bhaiya Ko BabulBandini (film)S. D. BurmanAsha BhosleAllah Megh De, Pani De Chaaya De Ra Rama Megh DeGuide (film)S. D. BurmanS. D. BurmanKali Ghata Chhaye Mora Jiya TarasayeSujata (1959 film)S. D. BurmanGeeta DuttNadiya Kinare Harayee Aayee KangnaAbhimaan (1973 film)S. D. BurmanLata MangeshkarIshq Par Zor NahinIshq Par Zor NahinS. D. BurmanLata MangeshkarTere Bin Soone Nayan HamareMeri Surat Teri AnkhenS. D. BurmanLata Mangeshkar & Mohammed RafiKahe Gumana KareTansen (film)Khemchand PrakashK. L. SaigalPrabhuji Hospital (1943 film)Kamal DasguptaKanan DeviZindagi Khwab Hai Jagte RahoSalil Chowdhury (composer)Mukesh (singer)Aaj ki Raat Badi Shokh Badi Natkhat HaiNai Umar Ki Nai FasalRoshan (music director)Mohammed RafiBaharon Ne Mera Chaman Loot KarDevarRoshan (music director)Mukesh (singer)Maine Shayad Tumhen, Pahle Bhi Kahin Dekha HaiBarsaat Ki RaatRoshan (music director)Mohammed RafiVikal Mora Manva, Tum Bin HaiMamta (1966 film)Roshan (music director)Lata MangeshkarApni Kaho Kuchh Meri Suno, Kya Dil Ka Lagana Bhul GayeParchhainC. RamchandraLata Mangeshkar & Talat MahmoodDheere Se Aaja Ri Akhiyan Mein Nindiya MenAlbela (1951 film)C. RamchandraLata Mangeshkar Naina Kahe Ko LagayeJoru Ka BhaiJaidevAsha Bhosle Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki DoriShabaab (film)NaushadHemant KumarDhoondho Dhoondho Re SaajnaGunga JumnaNaushadLata Mangeshkar Hai Hai Rasiya Tu Bada BedardiDil Diya Dard LiyaNaushadAsha Bhosle Jhule Mein Pavan Ki Ayi BaharBaiju Bawra (film)NaushadLata Mangeshkar & Mohammed RafiMera Pyar Bhi Tu Hai Yeh Bahar Bhi Tu HaiSaathi (1968 film)NaushadLata Mangeshkar & Mukesh (singer)More Sainya Ji Utarenge Paar Nadiya Dhire BahoUran Khatola (film)NaushadLata Mangeshkar & ChorusNa Manu Na Manu Dagabjaaz Tori Batiya Na Manu ReGunga JumnaNaushadLata Mangeshkar Pyari DulhaniyaMother IndiaNaushadShamshad BegumPaa Laagoon Kar Jori ReAap Ki Sewa MeinDatta DavjekarLata Mangeshkar Mat Maro Shyam PichkariDurgesh NandaniHemant KumarLata MangeshkarNa Jao Saiyan Chhuda Ke BaiyanSahib Bibi Aur GhulamHemant KumarGeeta Dutt Badi Der Bhai Kab Loge KhabarBasant Bahar (film)Shankar–JaikishanMohammed Rafi Banwari Re Jeene Ka SaharaEk Phool Char KanteShankar–JaikishanLata Mangeshkar Din Sara Guzara Tore AnganaJunglee (1961 film)Shankar–Jaikishan Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed RafiDin Sara Guzara Tore AnganaNew Delhi (1956 film)Shankar–Jaikishan Lata MangeshkarSur Na Saje Kya Gaon MainBasant Bahar (film)Shankar–Jaikishan Manna DeyMaine Rang Li Aaj Chunariya Sajana Tore Rang MeDulhan Ek Raat KiMadan Mohan (composer) Lata MangeshkarJaiye Aap Kahan JayengeMere SanamO. P. Nayyar Asha BhosleKabhi Aar Kabhi PaarAar PaarO. P. Nayyar Shamshad Begum Kaisa Jadoo Balama Tune12 O'Clock (film)O. P. Nayyar Geeta Dutt Main Soya Ankhian MeechePhagun (1958 film)O. P. Nayyar Asha Bhosle & Mohammed RafiMain Soya Ankhian MeechePhagun (1958 film)O. P. Nayyar Asha Bhosle & Mohammed RafiAi Meri Johara Zabeen, Tujhe Maaloom NahinWaqt (1965 film)Ravi (composer)Manna DeyNa Jhatko Zulf Se PaniShehnai (1964 film)Ravi (composer)Mohammed RafiMore Kaanha Jo Aaye Palat KeSardari BegumVanraj BhatiaArati Ankalikar-TikekarTere Pyar KaDhool Ka PhoolDatta NaikLata Mangeshkar & Mahendra KapoorChura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil KoYaadon Ki BaaraatR. D. BurmanMohammed Rafi & Asha BhosleTu Jo Mere Sur MenChitchorRavindra JainK. J. YesudasDe De Pyar DeSharaabiBappi LahiriKishore Kumar Mainu Ishq Da Lag Gaya RogDil Hai Ke Manta NahinNadeem–ShravanAnuradha Paudwal
Language:Tamil Note that the following songs are composed in Kapi, the equivalent of raga Pilu in Carnatic music. SongMovieComposerSingerDhianame NeeAshok KumarAlathur V. SubramanyamM. K. Thyagaraja BhagavatharChinnanciru kiliye Kannammaa (Ragamalika:Kapi, Maand, Vasantha)ManamagalC. R. SubburamanM. L. Vasanthakumari, V. N. SundharamNeela Vanna Kannaa Vaadaa (Ragamalika:Kapi, Yamunakalyani)Mangaiyar ThilakamSusarla DakshinamurthiR. Balasaraswathi DeviPoovagi KayagiAnnaiR. SudarsanamP. BhanumathiSentamizh ThenmozhiyaalMaalaiyitta MangaiViswanathan–RamamoorthyT. R. MahalingamPaatondruPasamalarK. Jamuna RaniMadhura NagarilPaar Magaley PaarP. B. Sreenivas, P. SusheelaSenthur Murugan(Raga Pilu)SanthiKadhal SiragaiPalum PazhamumP. SusheelaKaalamithu KaalamithuChitthiM. S. ViswanathanThamizhil AthuoruSange MuzhanguT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaNilavu Vandhu VaanathaiyeThirudiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. SusheelaPoomazhai ThooviNinaithadhai MudippavanT. M. SoundararajanNaan Paadidum Kavithaiyin SamayalkaaranUn Kannil NearVietnam VeeduK. V. MahadevanMalargaliley PalaThirumal PerumaiHari Hari GokulaT. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan, P. SusheelaAntha SivagamiPattanathil BhoothamR. GovardhanamT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaMadhurai ArasaalumThirumalai ThenkumariKunnakudi VaidyanathanSirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari, M. R. VijayaYe Paadal OndruPriyaIlaiyaraajaK. J. Yesudas, S. JanakiSangathil Padatha Auto RajaIlaiyaraaja, S. JanakiKanne KalaimaaneMoondram PiraiK. J. YesudasThanni ThottiSindhu BhairaviChinna Chinna Roja PoovePoovizhi VasalileChinna Chinna Vanna KuyilMouna RagamS. JanakiChinna Thayaval(Charukesi traces too)ThalapathiSaami Kitta SolliAavarampooS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. JanakiMaalai Soodum VaelaiNaan Mahaan AllaSembaruthi PoovuChembaruthiMano, K.S. Chitra, BhanumathiUnna NenachuPsychoSid SriramMuthu Muthu Therottam(Raga Pilu)Aani VerShankar–GaneshVani JairamAmmamma SaranamSattamGangai AmaranS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani JairamKaadhal Rojave (Humming in Desh ragam)RojaA. R. RahmanS.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan(Humming only)En Mel VizhundaMay MaadhamP. Jayachandran, K.S. ChitraJuly MathamPudhiya MugamS.P. Balasubrahmanyam, AnnupamaaAnbae IdhuRhythmSadhana SargamKuchi KuchiBombayHariharan, Swarnalatha, G. V. Prakash KumarPachai KiligalIndianK. J. Yesudas, Nirmala SeshadriNaalai UlagamLove BirdsP. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha MohanKadhali Nee Enna SeivaiRangeelaP. Unnikrishnan, Kavita KrishnamurthyOru PoiyavadhuJodiHariharan(ver 1), Srinivas, Sujatha Mohan(ver 2)Aalanguyil Koovum RayyilParthiban KanavuVidyasagarHariniVizhiyum VizhiyumSadhurangamMadhu Balakrishnan, HariniAasai Aasai(Pallavi and anupallavi only)DhoolShankar Mahadevan, Sujatha MohanKaadhal VandhadhumPoovellam Un VasamK. J. Yesudas, Sadhana SargamDesingh Raja ThaanThavasiS.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha MohanBoomiyea BoomiyeaSengottaiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. JanakiThai MasiVasanthakala ParavaiDevaAngam Unathu AngamPudhu ManithanS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. ChithraChinna PonnuthaanVaigasi PoranthachuMano, K. S. ChithraKaruppu NilaEn Aasai MachanK. S. ChithraKarupputhan EnakkuVetri Kodi KattuAnuradha SriramChinna RojaOruvanHariharanRavivarman(Charanam only)VasanthiChandraboseK.J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra(humming only)Minnal Oru KodiV. I. P.Ranjit BarotHariharan, K.S. ChitraEn Kannadi ThoppukkulleMalabar PoliceS. A. RajkumarPallangkuzhiyinAanandhamP. Unnikrishnan, HariniKarisai Kaattu PennaeRajaK. S. Chitra, Manikka VinayagamIdhu Nee Irukkum NenjamadiKrishnaManoIthu KuzhanthaiOru Thalai RagamT. RajendarS. P. BalasubrahmanyamVannam Konda(Ragam Pilu)SigaramS. P. BalasubrahmanyamEnna AzhaguLove TodayShivaPoonkuruvi PaadadiSundara KandamDeepakS. Janaki, ManoMukundha MukundhaDasavathaaramHimesh ReshammiyaSadhana SargamKannukkulle kadhalaThamizhBharadwajP. Unnikrishnan, SwarnalathaThozha Thozha Kanavu ThozhaPandavar BhoomiChitra Sivaraman, YugendranNachendru InchondruAttahasamSrinivas, UjainiThuli Thuliyaai Kottum MazhaiPaarvai Ondre PodhumeBharaniHariharan, SwarnalathaUrugudhe MaragudheVeyilG. V. Prakash KumarShankar Mahadevan, Shreya GhoshalUnn Perai SollumAngadi TheruNaresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal, HaricharanRagasiya KanavugalBheemaaHarris JayarajHariharan, MadhushreeIvan YaaroMinnaleP. Unni Krishnan, HariniAsku LaskaNanbanVijay Prakash, Chinmayi, SuViEnnatha SollaEndrendrum PunnagaiKarthik, Haricharan, Velmurugan, Ramesh VinayakamMazhaye MazhayeJune RSharrethHariharan, SujathaKonjum ManjalUllaasamKarthik RajaHariharan, HariniChellame ChellamAlbumHariharan, Shreya GhoshalJalsa PanungadaChennai 600028Yuvan Shankar RajaRanjith, Tippu, Premji Amaran, Haricharan, KarthikOre Oru KanpaarvaiNedunalvaadaiJose FranklinYazin Nizar, Purnima KrishnanOnnavitta Yaarum YenakillaSeemarajaD. ImmanSean Roldan, Shreya GhoshalPaakaathey PaakaatheyVaruthapadatha Valibar SangamVijay Yesudas, Pooja VaidyanathVeyil MazhayaeMehandi CircusSean RoldanVignesh Ishwar, Susha
Telugu Film Songs Language : Telugu SongMovieComposerSingersO SukumaraSita Rama Kalyanam (1961 film)Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao Ghantasala (musician) & P. SusheelaVaddura KannayyaArdhangiMaster Venu jikki Gopala Nanda Gopala Sri Venkateswara MahatyamPendyala (composer) Santha Kumari Konte choopulenduku leraSrimanthudu (1971 film)T. Chalapathi RaoP. SusheelaNaluguru NavveruraVichitra KutumbamT. V. RajuP. SusheelaPilichina BiguvataraMalliswari (1951 film)S. Rajeswara Rao P. Bhanumathi Andaala BommathoAmarasilpi JakkannaS. Rajeswara Rao P. Susheela Yemivvagalanu DanaraVasantha Sena (1967 film)S. Rajeswara Rao P. Susheela Rasakreeda IkaSangeeta LakshmiS. Rajeswara Rao P. Susheela & S. JanakiNavarasa Suma MaalikaMeghasandesamRamesh Naidu K. J. Yesudas
Songs Composed in Raga Kapi listed below which is carnatic equivalent to Pilu (raga)
Language : Telugu SongMovieComposerSingersEvarura, NeevevaruraAggi RamuduS. M. Subbaiah Naidu P. Bhanumathi Nadumekkade neeku navalamaniKodallostunnaru Jagratta(1980 film)Satyam (composer) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Private Album
Language : Telugu SongMovieComposerSingersRamate Yamuna PulinavanePrivate AlbumJayadevaGhantasalaGhantasala
References
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External links More details about raga Piloo http://www.tanarang.com/english/pilu_eng.htm-get