Main Khayal HoonKisi Aur Ka

\"Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka\" is a track by Pakistani Qawwali and Sufi vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song appears as the seventh track on the album Mae Ni Mae, released on 1992 under the label Orient Sound Academy (OSA). The album was issued in CD format and features Khan’s signature fusion of traditional Qawwali with contemporary production elements.

The composition exemplifies Khan’s mastery of khayal-inspired vocal improvisation, a hallmark of his later works. The track blends classical raga-based melodic structures with rhythmic patterns characteristic of Sufi devotional music. Lyrics explore themes of longing and spiritual yearning, delivered in Khan’s powerful, emotive tenor. Instrumentation includes harmonium, tabla, and layered vocal harmonies, typical of his ensemble performances.

Mae Ni Mae represents a period in Khan’s career where he experimented with studio production while retaining the live energy of his Qawwali performances. The album’s title translates roughly to \"I Am Not\" in Punjabi, reflecting its introspective and metaphysical themes. Specific recording details, including session musicians or producers, remain undocumented in widely available sources. The track’s duration and exact compositional credits are also unverified in public records.

Khan’s work on Mae Ni Mae contributed to his growing international recognition in the early 1990s, following collaborations with Western artists like Peter Gabriel. The album’s release coincided with his expanding influence in world music circuits, though it remained primarily distributed in South Asian markets. Later reissues or digital remasters of the track have not been officially confirmed by the original label.