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Sargam (notations) for song: Chingari koyi bhadake
Singer: kishore kumar
Music: R D Barman
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Film: Amar Prem (1972)
Raag : Bhairavi

Flute used for notations : F#

PRELUDE MUSIC:

Flute:

D~dd D…| DS~n…| S G…| MD
G R S ,N ,D S… | ,N(S)R… | S ,n ,D ,P
,P ,D ,P,D… | ,nS | ,D,nS ,D,nS ,D,nS | ,D…

Guitar:
G PDn D | n G’ | G PDn D
G PDn D | n G’ | G PDn D

STHAYI:
 
Chingari | koyi | bhadake
,D,D S~,N S~,D | ,D S~,N S~,D | ,D,D ,DGRG…{MGR}

MUSIC PIECE:
Flute:
SR… gRgRS | R~S R~S…M | g S ,N(R)S ,N~,D

Chingari | koyi | bhadake
,D,D S~,N S~,D | ,D S~,N S~,D | ,D,D ,DGRG…{MGR}

toh | sawan | use | bujhaye
R | R~SR | SS~G | R S~DS (NDP)

Sawan | jo | agan | lagaye
,P,P | ,DP | ,D,D,n | ,D,D(D)S…

use | kaun | bujhaye
S S | S~N(R)S | ,NS ,D,D…

O | use | kaun | bujhaye
(,N)S… | gR | S~N(R)S | ,NS ,D,D…

(repeat for…)

Patjhad jo bag ujade
woh bag bahar khilaye
Jo bag bahar me ujade
use kaun khilaye
O use kaun khilaye

ANTARA:

Hamse | mat | puchho | kaise
GG | MG | GMG | GG

mandir | tuta | sapno | kaa… (2)
(MGR)R | RR~S | GR R | R (GRS)

Logo | kee | bat | nahee | hai,
RR | (G)M | G~SM | GS | NSND

yeh | kissa | hain | apano | kaa
D | D(S)R | S~NS | NDD | D

(Repeat the starting sargam for following lines…)

Koyi dushman thens lagaye
toh mit jiya bahalaye
Manamit jo ghanv lagaye
use kaun mitaye

Flute Tutorial of the song :

If there’s a song that can stir emotions like a gentle flame turning into a roaring fire, it’s “Chingari Koi Bhadke” from Amar Prem (1972). Every time Kishore Kumar’s voice resonates with R.D. Burman’s soulful composition, it feels like a poetic conversation about the bittersweet complexities of life and love. But what makes this song even more fascinating are the stories behind its creation.

A Surprise Addition
Believe it or not, “Chingari Koi Bhadke” wasn’t originally part of the film! After Amar Prem had wrapped up, lyricist Anand Bakshi brought the song to director Shakti Samanta. Bakshi’s words struck a chord, and Samanta was so moved that he decided the film couldn’t be complete without it. The scene was then specially shot to accommodate the song — proof that sometimes the best things come as unexpected blessings.

A Studio in Disguise
That iconic boat ride with the Howrah Bridge in the background? While it looks like a serene evening on the Hooghly River, it was actually filmed on a carefully crafted set at Natraj Studios in Mumbai. Art director Shanti Dass recreated the riverside magic with remarkable detail. It’s hard to believe the rippling water and glimmering city lights weren’t real — but that’s the magic of cinema!

A Musical Marvel
R.D. Burman’s genius is all over this track. While it’s based on Raag Bhairavi, Pancham Da (as he was fondly called) added his signature touch, introducing chromatic notes that gave it a layered, emotional depth. The result? A melody that pulls at your heartstrings with every note.

Words That Linger
And then there’s Anand Bakshi’s poetry. “Chingari Koi Bhadke” isn’t just a song — it’s a philosophical reflection on love, pain, and longing. Through evocative metaphors and poignant questions, Bakshi leaves us pondering the contradictions of life. It’s no wonder the song remains etched in our hearts even decades later.

Next time you listen to “Chingari Koi Bhadke,” close your eyes and let its waves of emotions wash over you. It’s not just music; it’s an experience.

How to read SARGAM
  • CAPITAL LETTERS Shuddh Swars (Natural Notes)
  • small letters Komal Swars (Flat Notes)
  • with # [hash] or ^ [exponent] = Tivra Madhyam (M# / M^)
  • Letter/Alphabet ONLY = Medium Pitch/Normal blow on flute
  • Letter/Alphabet PRECEDED BY a ” . ” [full stop] or  a ” , ” [comma] = Low Octave Note/Softer blow on flute
  • Letter/Alphabet FOLLOWED BY a ‘ [single quote] = High Octave Note/harder blow on flute
  • Notes in { } “murki” have to be played very fast without any pause
  • A Note in ( ) “kann swar” has to be just touched before moving on to the next note
  • A “~” between two Notes  = “meend”. That is, you have to glide from one note to another slowly to produce that wavy effect.
  • Few “….” (dots) after a note = Play and hold that note
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2 thoughts on “Chingari koyi bhadake”

  1. As you told in your YouTube channel in the prelude the song will start from D but here it starts with N . What is the original notation of this song which is in raag bhairavi ? I request you to please send me the original notations of raag bhairavi. I’m an advanced learner I can play it.

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