Lalit

Lalit is a raga-based instrumental composition performed by Ustad Allauddin Khan Saheb, a prominent figure in Hindustani classical music. The track appears as the ninth entry on the album Prof. Enayet Khan & Ustad Alauddin Khan, released on September 30, 2020 under the Megaphone label. The recording is distributed in digital media format.

The composition spans 2 minutes and 57 seconds. The album pairs Allauddin Khan’s archival recordings with contributions by his disciple Prof. Enayet Khan, though the specific role of each artist in this track remains undocumented. The raga Lalit belongs to the Bhairav thaat and is traditionally performed in the early morning hours, characterized by its use of komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth).

The release forms part of a posthumous compilation, with the original recording date of Lalit unspecified in available sources. The album serves as a tribute to Allauddin Khan’s legacy, featuring his renditions alongside those of his students. The label Megaphone specializes in archival and classical music reissues, though further production details for this track are not publicly confirmed.

Notable aspects of the track include Allauddin Khan’s use of the sursingar or sarod, instruments he mastered and modified. The recording captures his signature gayaki ang (vocal-style phrasing) and intricate taan patterns. No lyrics or accompanying artists are credited for this performance.