Koi Pyar Se

Koi Pyar Se is a Hindustani semi-classical vocal duet performed by Ustad Sultan Khan and K. S. Chithra. The track appears as the third composition on the album Piya Basanti, released on August 20, 2000 under Sony Music. The song spans 5 minutes and 32 seconds and was distributed in digital media format.

The album Piya Basanti features collaborations between Khan, a renowned sarangi virtuoso and vocalist of the Indore gharana, and Chithra, a playback singer recognized for her contributions to Indian film and classical music. The track blends elements of thumri and light classical styles, characterized by Khan’s improvisational alaap segments and Chithra’s melodic phrasing. The lyrical content explores themes of devotion and longing, typical of the semi-classical repertoire.

Production details for Piya Basanti remain partially undocumented, but the album reflects the late 1990s and early 2000s trend of fusing traditional Indian classical forms with accessible arrangements for broader audiences. Sony Music promoted the release as part of its catalog expansion into world music and Indian classical genres during this period. No additional session musicians or composers are credited in available sources for this specific track.

The track’s reception is not extensively archived, though Piya Basanti contributed to Khan’s discography of cross-genre collaborations. Chithra’s involvement marked one of her fewer forays into non-film classical projects, distinguishing the album within her broader career. The original physical release included liner notes, but digital versions omit supplementary material.