Sargam notations for song Kahe Chhed Chhed Mohe…
Singer : Kavita Krishnamurthi
Lyricist : Nusrat Badr
Music Director : Ismail Darbar
Movie : Devdas (2002)
Raag : Basant Bahar
Aroh – S G M# d N S’
Avroh – N d P M# G r S
Flute used for notations : G#
PRELUDE:
मालती | गुन्धाय | केश | प्यारे | घुघुवारे
GM#{PDNS’} | N S’…S’ | N N | S’ r’ | NS’ N~d d~N
मालती | गुन्धाय | केश | प्यारे | घुघुवारे
M~GM dNS’ | N S’…S’ | N N | S’ r’ | NS’ N~d N…
मुख | दामिनी-सी | दमकत | चाल | मतवारी
GM | PDNS’ N dNd | PdMP | P d | M#P M~G M~G
चाल | मतवारी
N N | NN NdPdN dP
चाल | मतवारी
G P | N n n n….
ढाई श्याम रोक लई, रोक लई, रोक लई
ढाई श्याम रोक लई, और चक मुख चूम लई
सर से मोरी चुनरी गयी, गयी गयी
सर से मोरी चुनरी गयी सरक सरक सरक
सरक सरक सरक, सरक सरक सरक
काहे | छेड़ | छेड़ | मोहे
S’ N | d P | P M# | MG M#~G
गरवा | लगाई
M# P N | S’ S’r’S’NS’ N~d~D
काहे | छेड़ | छेड़ | मोहे
PS'(N)S’ N | d~N~d | P M# | MG M#~G
गरवा | लगाई
G M P | N dN…(S’)N d~Pd
काहे | छेड़ | छेड़ | मोहे
S’ N | d P | M G | d~P…
ANTARA:
नन्द | को | लाल | ऐसो | ढीठ
G G | M | PS'(N)S’ S’ | r’…r’G’ | r’S’S’
नन्द | को | लाल | ऐसो | ढीठ
(S’)G | M | PS'(N)S’ S’ | r’ r’ | r’~S’S’
बरबस | मोरी | लाज | लीन्ही,
N N NN | S’r’ | S’~N~S’ | N~d~P
लाज | लीन्ही | लाज | लीन्ही |
P~N…d | d~P P | M#G | G G
बरबस | मोरी | लाज | लीन्ही,
GM#PN | N N | (N)r’~N~d’ | N~d~P
बिंदा | शाम | मानत | नाही
G G | (M)P…MG | M~G~S ,N,N
बिंदा शाम मानत नाही
G G | (M)P…MG | M~G~r S S
कासे | कहूँ | मैं | अपने | जिया | की
S’ S’r’G’ | r’S’ | r’ | d S’ N | S’~d | N
सुनत | नाही | माई
P S’ N | S’~N~S’ | dS’~N d~P~d
काहे | छेड़ | छेड़ | मोहे
S’ N | d P | M G | d~P…
दधकी | भरी | मटकी, (X2)
दध की भरी मटकी, लई जात रही डगर बीच
आहट सुन, आहट सुन, आहट सुन
जियरा गयो धड़क धड़क धड़क
धड़क धड़क धड़क
धड़क धड़क धड़क
काहे | छेड़ | छेड़ | छेड़ | मोहे
S’ N | d P | M#M# | GG | d~P…
ANTARA 2:
कर | पकड़त | चुड़ियाँ | सब
G G | N N N | dd# P~N~d | d P
करकीं, | करकीं, | करकीं | करकीं
dPMP | NdPn | S’NdS’ | G’r’S’S’
कर | पकड़त | चुड़ियाँ सब
S S | P P P | M#M# P~N~d | d P
करकीं, | करकीं, | करकीं
G’r’S’S’ | S’NdS’ | NdPn
बिंदा | शाम | मानत | नाही
G G | (M)P…MG | M~G~r S S
कासे | कहूँ | मैं | अपने | जिया | की
S’ S’r’G’ | r’S’ | r’ | d S’ N | S’~d | N
सुनत | नाही | माई
P S’ N | S’~N~S’ | dS’~N d~P~d
काहे | छेड़ | छेड़ | मोहे
S’ N | d P | M G | d~P…
If you’re someone who appreciates the magic of Bollywood music, “Kahe Chhed Mohe” from Devdas is one of those songs that stays with you long after the credits roll. It’s not just a song — it’s a visual and auditory masterpiece. And the stories behind it? Absolutely fascinating!
Here’s a fun fact — composer Ismail Darbar went all out for this one. He crafted over 25 thumris for Kavita Krishnamurthy to sing before this version was handpicked by none other than Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Talk about dedication! The song’s soul-stirring lyrics were inspired by the poetry of Darbar’s father, which makes it even more special. And with the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj adding his magic, and Madhuri Dixit bringing it alive on screen, it was bound to become iconic.
But wait, the story doesn’t end there! A Bangladeshi couple recently took the internet by storm with their impromptu Kathak performance on “Kahe Chhed Mohe” at their Gaye Holud ceremony. No rehearsals, just pure passion and joy. Honestly, it’s proof that the song has a life of its own — transcending borders and generations.
And speaking of memorable performances, Tota Roy Choudhury nailed a powerful Kathak act on this very song in “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.” Playing a character who breaks free from gender norms, his performance gave a whole new meaning to the track.
That’s the thing about “Kahe Chhed Mohe” — it’s not just a melody; it’s a cultural statement. From grand Bollywood sets to wedding ceremonies and even films that challenge societal norms, this timeless track continues to resonate. So, the next time you hear it, remember — it’s not just a song, it’s a legacy in motion!
