Leela Vati

Leela Vati is a Hindustani classical instrumental composition performed by sitarist Mishra Bhankar. The track appears as side B, track 2 on the 1969 album Indian Music, released by Standard Music Library on a 12\" vinyl format. The recording spans 4 minutes and 28 seconds.

The album belongs to the mid-20th-century wave of Indian classical music releases distributed internationally, though specific details about its production, accompanying artists, or raga structure for Leela Vati remain undocumented in widely accessible sources. The label Standard Music Library, active during the 1960s and 1970s, primarily issued compilations and standalone works featuring traditional Indian music for global audiences. No additional tracks, liner notes, or reissue information for this release are verified.

Mishra Bhankar, associated with the Maihar gharana, contributed to the dissemination of sitar performances in the post-independence era. His work on Indian Music reflects the era’s emphasis on solo instrumental renditions, though further biographical or discographical context for the artist in relation to this specific recording is not confirmed. The vinyl’s original pressing details, including catalog number or regional distribution scope, are not publicly archived.