Kajari - Rum Jhum Ke Barsan Lagi

Kajari – Rum Jhum Ke Barsan Lagi is a traditional kajari composition performed by vocalist Girija Devi. The track appears as the third entry on the 1995 compilation album Immortal Series: Girija Devi (Vol. 3), released by T-Series in CD format. The recording spans 7 minutes and 38 seconds.

Girija Devi renders the piece in the kajari style, a semi-classical genre rooted in the folk traditions of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The composition reflects her signature approach to thumri and light classical repertoire, characterized by intricate taan patterns and emotive phrasing. The album forms part of T-Series’ Immortal Series, which curated archival and studio recordings of prominent Indian classical and semi-classical artists during the 1990s.

The release date of Immortal Series: Girija Devi (Vol. 3) is documented as 1995, though the exact recording date of the track remains unverified in available sources. The album features Devi’s interpretations of traditional and composed pieces, with Kajari – Rum Jhum Ke Barsan Lagi standing as a notable example of her work in the kajari form. The label T-Series distributed the compilation as part of its broader catalog of Indian classical and devotional music during the decade.

Girija Devi (1929–2017) was a leading exponent of the Banaras gharana, known for her contributions to thumri, dadra, and kajari. Her discography includes studio albums, live recordings, and compilations spanning several decades. The 1995 release under T-Series captures a phase of her career where she consolidated her influence on semi-classical vocal traditions in North India.