Purvi Jhala

Purvi Jhala is a composition featured on the album Prof. Enayet Khan & Ustad Alauddin Khan, released on September 30, 2020. The track appears as the sixth entry on the album and runs for three minutes and twenty-two seconds. Enayat Khan performs the piece, though the full instrumentation and accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources.

The album Prof. Enayet Khan & Ustad Alauddin Khan presents a compilation of recordings attributed to the two artists, though the specific recording dates and original release contexts for individual tracks are not verified. Megaphone issued the collection in digital media format, targeting platforms for streaming and download. The label did not provide detailed liner notes or session metadata, leaving the production circumstances and mastering process unconfirmed.

The track Purvi Jhala aligns with the North Indian classical tradition, characterized by its use of the jhala section—a fast-paced, rhythmic conclusion typical in instrumental performances. The raga Purvi belongs to the Purvi Thaat and often employs komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth) in its melodic framework. The recording captures a condensed interpretation, suggesting either an excerpt from a longer performance or an abridged studio arrangement.

Enayat Khan (1935–2017) was a sitarist and surbahar player from the Maihar gharana, trained under his father Ustad Alauddin Khan. His contributions to the album reflect the gharana’s emphasis on technical precision and rhythmic complexity. The 2020 release postdates Enayat Khan’s death by three years, indicating the album’s archival or posthumous nature. No producer, engineer, or remastering credits are publicly associated with the project.

The album cover, label promotional materials, and digital storefronts list Megaphone as the distributor. The track’s availability remains restricted to digital platforms, with no physical pressings confirmed. Additional context regarding the recording venue, session musicians, or historical significance of the performance is not accessible in current documentation.