Raga - Bilaskhani Todi

Khayal is a studio album of Hindustani classical vocal music performed by Shruti Sadolikar. The label Saregama released the album on CD in 2009.

The album features a single extended track titled Raga Bilaskhani Todi, spanning 27 minutes and 56 seconds. Sadolikar presents the composition in the khayal style, a prominent form of North Indian classical vocal music characterized by improvisational elaboration (alpana) and rhythmic development (taans). The raga belongs to the Todi thaat and is known for its intricate melodic phrases and emotional depth.

The recording captures Sadolikar’s interpretation of the raga with accompaniment, though specific instrumentalists or tabla players are not documented in the available context. The album serves as an example of her performance in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, a school of Hindustani music founded by Alladiya Khan and noted for its intricate gamak (ornamentation) techniques and structured badhat (progression).

No additional tracks, alternate releases, or reissues of the album are confirmed from the provided information. The release aligns with Sadolikar’s broader discography, which includes recordings of traditional bandishes (compositions) and lesser-heard ragas within the Hindustani repertoire.