Kaise Samzavan- Bhairavi Thumri

Kaise Samzavan is a Bhairavi thumri performed by Kesarbai Kerkar, a prominent exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana in Hindustani classical music. The track appears as the fifteenth entry on the compilation album Golden Milestones, released on August 2003 under the RPG label. The album features a curated selection of Kerkar’s recordings, showcasing her mastery of khyal, thumri and dadra forms.

The composition follows the thumri tradition, characterized by its emotive delivery and lyrical exploration of romantic or devotional themes. Kerkar’s rendition employs the Bhairavi raga, a morning raga known for its deep, introspective quality and use of komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth). The track exemplifies her signature vocal technique, marked by precise taan patterns, delicate meend (glissando) and a restrained yet expressive gamak (ornamentation).

The album Golden Milestones was issued in CD format as part of a series revisiting archival and live performances by legendary Indian classical vocalists. While the exact recording date of Kaise Samzavan remains undocumented in the release, the compilation positions it among Kerkar’s later works, reflecting her mature artistic phase. The track duration and accompanying instrumentalists, if any, are not specified in the available context.

Kesarbai Kerkar (1892–1977) received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 1953 and remains one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Hindustani classical music. Her interpretations of Bhairavi and other ragas are frequently cited for their technical rigor and emotional depth. The RPG release contributes to the preservation of her legacy, though detailed production credits or liner notes for this specific track are not publicly accessible.