Main Diwani Gunj Shakar Di

Main Diwani Gunj Shakar Di is a qawwali composition performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The track appears as the third entry on Dam Dam Ali Ali, Vol. 9, a studio album released on January 1, 1991. Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. produced and distributed the recording in digital media format.

The track spans 15 minutes and 11 seconds, showcasing Khan’s signature vocal improvisations and the traditional call-and-response structure of qawwali. The composition blends Persian and Punjabi poetic verses with intricate rhythmic patterns, accompanied by harmonium, tabla, and chorus vocals. The album belongs to Khan’s Dam Dam Ali Ali series, which compiles live and studio qawwali performances from the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Khan’s rendition of Main Diwani Gunj Shakar Di emphasizes devotional themes, drawing from Sufi poetic traditions. The track’s extended duration allows for gradual melodic development, with Khan’s lead vocals interspersed with choral refrains. The recording captures the dynamic interaction between the lead singer and accompanying musicians, a hallmark of his live performances.

No additional details about the session musicians, recording location, or lyrical sources are publicly documented. The album remains part of Oriental Star Agencies’ catalog of South Asian classical and devotional music, distributed globally in physical and digital formats.