Chaiti Bhoop - Ni Mori Ka

\"Chaiti Bhoop - Ni Mori Ka\" is a Hindustani classical khayal composition performed by Kumar Gandharva. The recording features Gandharva’s interpretation of Raga Bhoop in the Chaiti style, a seasonal variant associated with the spring month of Chaitra in the Indian calendar. The track spans 6 minutes and 37 seconds.

Kumar Gandharva rendered the bandish (composition) in a semi-classical dhun format, blending folk and classical elements. The lyrics \"Ni Mori Ka\" reflect the poetic tradition of Braj or Awadhi dialects, though the exact poet remains undocumented in available sources. The performance emphasizes the raga’s pentatonic structure (audav-audav jati) with a focus on the madhyama-free ascent and descent characteristic of Bhoop.

The recording date and original release label are not specified in accessible references. The track circulates primarily through archival collections and reissued compilations dedicated to Gandharva’s work. Notable aspects include his use of sargam taans (solfège-based improvisations) and the sparse accompaniment, likely featuring a tanpura and possibly a harmonium or sarangi, though instrumental details are unverified.

Kumar Gandharva (1924–1992) was known for his innovative approach to Hindustani classical music, often incorporating regional folk melodies and unconventional raga interpretations. This recording exemplifies his signature style of balancing technical rigor with emotional expressiveness. The track remains a reference for students of the Gwalior-Atrauli-Jaipur gharanas, to which Gandharva contributed significantly.

No commercial album title or catalog number is attached to this specific recording in public records. The work appears in various posthumous anthologies, including collections curated by the Kumar Gandharva Archives or private publishers. The absence of a formal release year suggests an informal or live recording, possibly from the 1960s–1980s, aligning with Gandharva’s active performance period.