Mishra Tilang Thumri - 'Ankhiyan Neend Na Aae'

Mishra Tilang Thumri – 'Ankhiyan Neend Na Aae' is a classical thumri composition performed by Begum Akhtar. The track appears as the second entry on the album Thumri, released in 1990 by Saregama India Ltd. under the CD-R format. The recording spans 8 minutes and 17 seconds.

The thumri belongs to the Mishra Tilang raga, a semi-classical form characterized by its emotive delivery and lyrical depth. Begum Akhtar renders the composition in her signature ghazal-thumri style, blending intricate melodic phrasing with expressive vocal embellishments. The lyrics center on themes of sleeplessness and longing, a common motif in the thumri tradition.

The album Thumri compiles selections from Begum Akhtar’s repertoire, though specific recording dates for individual tracks remain undocumented in available sources. Saregama India Ltd. distributed the release as part of its catalog of Indian classical and semi-classical music. The CD-R format suggests a later reissue or compilation, possibly drawn from earlier analog recordings.

Begum Akhtar (1914–1974) was a prominent exponent of dadra, thumri, and ghazal, known for her contributions to the Benaras gharana. Her interpretations of Mishra Tilang and other ragas often featured in live performances and studio recordings, though posthumous releases like this one emerged decades after her death. The track exemplifies her ability to convey emotional nuance through subtle vocal modulations and rhythmic flexibility.

No additional details regarding session musicians, accompanying instruments, or original recording venues are provided in the available context. The album cover art, liner notes, or production credits for the 1990 release are also not specified.