About Khayal
Khayal is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Shruti Sadolikar. Released in 2009 under the Saregama label, the album presents three khayal performances in the Hindustani classical tradition. The recording captures Sadolikar’s interpretation of raga structures with accompaniment details not specified in available sources.
The album features three tracks. The opening composition explores Raga Bilaskhani Todi, a complex raga derived from the Todi thaat with characteristic komal re and komal dha swaras. The second track renders Raga Tilak Kamod, a melodic form associated with the evening or late afternoon and structured around shuddha ma and komal ni. The final performance centers on Raga Dhani, a raga linked to the Kafi thaat and often performed in the early hours of the morning.
Saregama issued the album in CD format as part of its classical music catalog. The release date aligns with the 2009 publication year, though specific recording sessions or live performance origins remain undocumented. The album’s production credits, including accompanying instrumentalists or tabla players, are not listed in accessible references. The track durations and sequencing follow conventional khayal presentation, with each raga developed through alap, jor, and jhala sections before the composition’s exposition.
Shruti Sadolikar, a disciple of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, applies the gharana’s stylistic elements in this recording. The album serves as a documented example of her vocal technique and raga elaboration within the khayal genre. Further details on commercial reception, chart performance, or reissues are not available in public records.