Jila Bilambit

Jila Bilambit is a raga-based instrumental composition performed by Ustad Allauddin Khan Saheb, a prominent figure in the Maihar gharana of Hindustani classical music. The track appears as the second piece on the album Instrumental Classical Sarod & Violin, released on CD by Megaphone in 2003.

The recording features Khan on the sarod, accompanied by an unspecified violinist. The composition adheres to the bilambit (slow-tempo) section of a raga performance, characterized by deliberate phrasing and elaboration of the raga’s structural elements. The track runs for 3 minutes and 4 seconds, capturing a condensed yet representative segment of the raga’s development.

The album Instrumental Classical Sarod & Violin compiles archival or live recordings of Khan’s performances, though the exact recording date and venue for Jila Bilambit remain undocumented in available sources. The release aligns with Khan’s broader discography, which spans instrumental jugalbandis (duets) and solo recitals in the Hindustani tradition. Megaphone, the issuing label, specialized in classical and folk music reissues during the early 2000s.

Khan’s interpretation in this track reflects his mastery of the sarod, an instrument he popularized through his performances and pedagogical influence. The violin accompaniment, while secondary, follows the melodic contour established by the sarod, adhering to the gharana’s stylistic conventions. No lyrical content or vocal elements are present in the recording.

Further details regarding the raga’s specific name, the accompanying artist’s identity, or the original performance context are not provided in the available documentation. The 2003 release serves as one of several posthumous compilations preserving Khan’s contributions to Indian classical music.