Dhani (raga)

Dhani is a pentatonic raga in Hindustani classical music.[2] 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]

Dhani
ThaatKafi
TypeAudava
Time of dayAny[1]
Arohana(Ṇ)S G M P N Ṡ[1]
AvarohanaṠ N P M G (R)S[1]
SynonymShuddh Dhanyasi[1]
Equivalent
Similar
Hindustani classical music
Concepts
Genres
Thaats

Film songs

In Tamil language

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

Song Movie Year Composer Singer
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 Pournami Ival Oru Pournami 1986 T. K. Ramamoorthy
Kangal Engey Karnan 1964 Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Neeye Unaku Endrum 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 Oru 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
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 Illayaraja, Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
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
Sempoove Poove 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 1993 Arunmozhi, Uma Ramanan
Kalayil Kethattu Senthamizh Paattu 1992 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Oru Poonga Vanam Agni Natchathiram 1988 S. Janaki
Vilakku Vaipom Athma 1993
Enna Solli Paduvatho En Mana Vaanil 2002 Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam
Pudhu Routeladan Meera 1992 K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra
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 Illamal Gowri Manohari M. 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
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
Ale Ale Boys 2003 Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman
Maaza Maaza Sillunu Oru Kaadhal 2006 S. P. B. Charan, Shreya Ghoshal
Vaaji Vaaji Sivaji: The Boss 2007 Hariharan, Madhushree
Aila Aila I 2015 Aditya Rao, Natalie Di Luccio
Maatharey Bigil 2019 Chinmayi, Madhura Dhara Talluri, Sireesha, Akshara, Vithusayni
Unnai Ninaithu Ninaithen Vandhai 1998 Deva S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra, Sujatha
Azhaga Kallazhaga Kallazhagar 1999 K. S. Chitra, Kalpana Raghavendar
Chinna Chinna Kiliye Kannedhirey Thondrinal 1998 Hariharan, Anuradha Sriram, Mahanadhi Shobana
Ooh Vandhadhu Aval Varuvala 1998 S. A. Rajkumar Hariharan
Ponman Kuyil Manasukkul Mathappu 1988 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Thoda Thodu Enavae Vanavil Thulladha Manamum Thullum 1999 Hariharan, K. S. Chitra
Thiyagarajarin Pennin Manathai Thottu 2000 P. Unnikrishnan, Nithyasree Mahadevan, S. A. Rajkumar, Febi Mani
Azhagiya Karthigai Devaraagam 1996 M. M. Keeravani K. S. Chitra
Veesum Kaatrukku Ullaasam 1997 Karthik Raja P. Unnikrishnan, Harini
Yaar Indha Devathai Unnai Ninaithu 2002 Sirpy Hariharan
Kannukkul Yetho Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam 2006 D. Imman Vijay Yesudas, Rita
Roja Kadale Anegan 2015 Harris Jayaraj 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
Masaamaa 6 Masaamaa Engaeyum Eppothum 2011 Sathya Sathya,Aalap Raju
Veyyon Silli Soorarai Pottru 2020 G. V. Prakash Kumar Harish Sivaramakrishnan

Non Film / Album
Song Language Album Composer Lyricist Singer Audio Label / Licence to
Neene Parama Pavani Kannada Neene Parama Pavani Mahesh Mahadev Mahipathi Dasa Priyadarshini PM Audios

References
  1. Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-9543976-0-9.
  2. Chaudhuri, A. (2021). Finding the Raga: An Improvisation on Indian Music. Faber & Faber. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-571-37076-4. Retrieved 26 May 2021.


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