Tajalliyon Se Hai Maa Moor Sar Bhi Seena Bhi

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Begum Akhtar
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Begum Akhtar released the 5:59 ghazal Tajalliyon Se Hai Maa Moor Sar Bhi Seena Bhi in 1985 on album Shah E Madina, blending thumri and Sufi poetry with signature meend vocal techniques.
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About Tajalliyon Se Hai Maa Moor Sar Bhi Seena Bhi

Tajalliyon Se Hai Maa Moor Sar Bhi Seena Bhi is a ghazal performed by Indian classical vocalist Begum Akhtar. The track appears as the third composition on her 1985 album Shah E Madina, released on December 1, 1985. The recording spans 5 minutes and 59 seconds and circulates primarily in digital media formats.

The album Shah E Madina features Begum Akhtar’s interpretations of devotional and Sufi poetry, blending traditional thumri and dadra styles with ghazal structures. The track Tajalliyon Se Hai Maa Moor Sar Bhi Seena Bhi exemplifies her signature vocal phrasing, characterized by controlled meend (glissando) and emotive delivery. The lyrical content draws from Persian and Urdu poetic traditions, though specific authorship of the verses remains undocumented in available sources.

Begum Akhtar recorded the album late in her career, following decades of contributions to Hindustani classical music and light classical genres. The production retains an intimate acoustic quality, with sparse instrumental accompaniment typical of her live performances. The original release label for Shah E Madina is not explicitly verified in public records, but the album gained circulation through major Indian music distributors of the era.

Notable for its devotional themes, the track reflects Begum Akhtar’s engagement with spiritual repertoire in her final years. The composition’s melodic framework aligns with raag-inspired structures, though the specific raag foundation is not formally cataloged. The album remains a reference point for her later work, distinguishing itself from her earlier, more secular ghazal collections.