# Dhani (raga)

Dhani is a pentatonic raga in Hindustani classical music. It is a sprightly raga often described as Bhimpalasi sans the notes, Dha and Re. It however has its own distinct character. Dhani is frequently heard in popular music. This raga is also known as the romantic version of Raag Malkauns. It is similar to Malkauns, except that in the Aaroh and Avroh, Komal Dha is replaced by Pa in this raga

## Popular Compositions (Bandishes)

Hey Manwa Tum Na Jane by Pt C R Vyas is a popular Bandish in this raag.

## Indian Film songs in Dhani (raga)
### Language: Hindi

| Song | Movie | Year | Composer | Singer |
| Prabhu Tero Nam Jo Dhyae Phal Paye | Hum Dono (1961 film) | 1961 | Jaidev | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Kabhi Tanhaiyon me Yun | Hamari Yaad Aayegi | 1961 | Snehal Bhatkar | Mubarak Begum |
| Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue (Loosely Based) | Prince | 1969 | Shankar-Jaikishan | Mohd. Rafi |
| Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara | Chitchor | 1976 | Ravindra Jain | K J Yesudas |

## Indian Film songs (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada)

Note that the following songs are composed in Suddha Dhanyasi, the equivalent of raga Dhani in Carnatic music.

### Language: Tamil

| Song | Movie | Year | Composer | Singer |
| Anandamaana Naadham | Shyamala | 1952 | G. Ramanathan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye | Vanangamudi | 1957 | G. Ramanathan | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
| Aairathil Oruthiyamma | Kai Koduttha Dheivam | 1964 | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
| Mella Mella | Sarada | 1962 | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
| Thookanna Kuruvi Kodu | Vanambadi | 1963 | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Susheela |
| Navaraathiri Subha Raathiri | Navarathri | 1964 | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Susheela |
| Ival Oru Pournami | Ival Oru Pournami | 1986 | T. K. Ramamoorthy | P. Susheela |
| Kangal Engey | Karnan | 1964 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | P. Susheela |
| Neeye Unaku Endrum (Mama Maple) | Bale Pandiya | 1962 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | T. M. Soundararajan, M. Raju |
| Thottal Poo Malarum | Padagotti | 1964 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
| Paal Vannam Paruvam | Paasam | 1962 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela |
| Nallavan Enaku Naane | Padithal Mattum Podhuma | 1962 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas |
| Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Avalukendru Or Manam | 1971 | M. S. Viswanathan | S. Janaki |
| Iyarkai Ennum | Shanti Nilayam | 1969 | M. S. Viswanathan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
| Nama Ooru Singari | Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 film) | 1979 | M. S. Viswanathan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Thirupparang Kundrathil | Kandhan Karunai | 1967 | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela |
| Vaa Ponmayile | Poonthalir | 1979 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Mancholai Kilithano (2nd Charanam Starts in Ragam Kharaharapriya) | Kizhakke Pogum Rail | 1978 | Illayaraja | P. Jayachandran |
| Poovarasampoo | Kizhakke Pogum Rail | 1978 | Illayaraja | S. Janaki |
| Nadhiyoram | Annai Oru Aalayam | 1979 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
| Aayiram Malargalae | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | 1979 | Illayaraja | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja, Jency Anthony |
| Siru Ponmani | Kallukkul Eeram | 1980 | Illayaraja | Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki |
| Vizhiyil Vizhundu | Alaigal Oivathillai | 1981 | Illayaraja | Ilaiyaraaja,B.S Sasirekha |
| Ragavane Ramana | Ilamai Kaalangal | 1983 | Illayaraja | P Susheela, S. P. Sailaja |
| Kalakalakum Maniosai | Eeramana Rojave | 1991 | Illayaraja | Mano, S. Janaki |
| Varaathu Vantha | Thalattu Padava | 1990 | Illayaraja | Arunmozhi, S. Janaki |
| Ila Nenje Vaa | Vanna Vanna Pookkal | 1992 | Illayaraja | K. J. Yesudas |
| Maalayil Yaro Manathodu | Chatriyan | 1990 | Illayaraja | Swarnalatha |
| Punjai Undu | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | 1988 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Kadhal Vaanile | Raasaiyya | 1995 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,Preethi Uttamsingh |
| Sempoove Poove (has Abheri traces also) | Siraichalai | 1996 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra |
| Paramal Paartha Nenjam | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | 1988 | Illayaraja | Mano, K. S. Chithra |
| Kalathanamaha | Ulle Veliye | 1993 | Illayaraja | Mano, K. S. Chithra |
| Kathal Nilavey Poove | Manikuyil | 1993 | Illayaraja | Arunmozhi, Uma Ramanan |
| Maasi Maasam | Dharma Durai | 1991 | Illayaraja | K J Yesudas, Swarnalatha |
| Kalayil Kethattu | Senthamizh Paattu | 1992 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha |
| Aasai Machaan Vangithantha | Kummi Paattu | 1999 | Illayaraja | Swarnalatha,Arunmozhi |
| Enna Solli Paduvatho | En Mana Vaanil | 2002 | Illayaraja | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam |
| Kaattumalli | Viduthalai Part 1 | 2023 | Illayaraja | Ilaiyaraaja,Ananya Bhat |
| Poththi Vachcha | Mann Vasanai | 1983 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| Hey Unnai Thaane Nee Endha | Kadhal Parisu | 1987 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| Koo Koo Endru Kuyil | Kadhal Parisu | 1987 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| Poo Poo Poo | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | 1991 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| Adi Netriravu | Innisai Mazhai | 1992 | Illayaraja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| Pongiyathe Kadhal Vellam | Mannukkul Vairam | 1986 | Devendran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| Mandhiram Sonnen | Vedham Pudhithu | 1987 | Devendran | Mano, S. Janaki |
| Aruvi Kooda Jathi Illamal | Gowri Manohari | | M. M. A. Iniyavan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas |
| Thanthana Thaimasam | Thavasi | 2001 | Vidyasagar | K. J. Yesudas, Sadhana Sargam |
| Kanakandenadi | Parthiban Kanavu | 2003 | Vidyasagar | Madhu Balakrishnan |
| Aazhakkadalu | Thendral | 2004 | Vidyasagar | Madhu Balakrishnan |
| Thirumana Malargal | Poovellam Un Vasam | 2001 | Vidyasagar | Swarnalatha |
| Minsaram En Meethu | Run | 2002 | Vidyasagar | Harish Raghavendra, Sadhana Sargam, Jack Smelly |
| Thootal Poo Malarum | New | 2004 | A. R. Rahman | Hariharan, Harini |
| Kalayil Thinamum | New | 2004 | A. R. Rahman | P. Unnikrishnan, Sadhana Sargam |
| Eechi Elemichhi | Taj Mahal | 1999 | A. R. Rahman | Manoj,Arundhathi,Raqeeb Alam(Iranian Santoor),Parthasarathy(Veena),Navin(Flute) |
| Ale Ale | Boys | 2003 | A. R. Rahman | Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman |
| Maaza Maaza | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | 2006 | A. R. Rahman | S. P. B. Charan, Shreya Ghoshal |
| Aila Aila | I | 2015 | A. R. Rahman | Aditya Rao, Natalie Di Luccio |
| Bhavamu Lona BGM (taken from MS Subbulakshmi's Annamayya Krithi) | OK Kanmani | 2015 | A. R. Rahman | AR Rahman, Qutub-E-Kripa, MS Subbulakshmi |
| Maatharey | Bigil | 2019 | A. R. Rahman | Chinmayi, Madhura Dhara Talluri, Sireesha, Akshara, Vithusayni |
| Azhaga Kallazhaga | Kallazhagar | 1999 | Deva | K. S. Chitra, Kalpana Raghavendar |
| Ooh Vandhadhu | Aval Varuvala | 1998 | S. A. Rajkumar | Hariharan |
| Ponman Kuyil | Manasukkul Mathappu | 1988 | S. A. Rajkumar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Thodu Thodu Enavae Vanavil (Reused from Kila Kila Navve) | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | 1999 | S. A. Rajkumar | Hariharan, K. S. Chitra |
| Thiyagarajarin Deiva (copy of Entha Nerchina) | Pennin Manathai Thottu | 2000 | S. A. Rajkumar | P. Unnikrishnan, Nithyasree Mahadevan, S. A. Rajkumar, Febi Mani |
| Azhagiya Karthigai | Devaraagam | 1996 | M. M. Keeravani | K. S. Chitra |
| Un Perai Sonnale | Dumm Dumm Dumm | 2001 | Karthik Raja | P. Unnikrishnan, Sadhana Sargam |
| Yaar Indha Devathai | Unnai Ninaithu | 2002 | Sirpy | Hariharan |
| Kannukkul Yetho | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | 2006 | D. Imman | Vijay Yesudas, Rita |
| Aasai Oviyam | Manjal Veiyil | 2009 | Bharadwaj | Bharadwaj,Subiksha |
| Heartile Battery | Nanban | 2012 | Harris Jayaraj | Vedala Hemachandra, Mukesh Mohamed |
| Roja Kadale | Anegan | 2015 | Harris Jayaraj | Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Chinmayi |
| Para Para Pattaampoochi | Kattradhu Thamizh | 2007 | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Rahul Nambiar |
| Vaanam Thoovum Poo Mazhaiye | Punnagai Poove | 2003 | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Harish Raghavendra, Kovai Ranjani |
| Kaatrukulle | Sarvam | 2009 | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Sudasuda Thooral | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | 2013 | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Masaamaa 6 Masaamaa | Engaeyum Eppothum | 2011 | Sathya | Sathya, Aalap Raju |
| Veyyon Silli | Soorarai Pottru | 2020 | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Harish Sivaramakrishnan |

### Non Film / Album

| Song | Language | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Singer | Audio Label / Licence to |
| Neene Parama Pavani | Kannada | Neene Parama Pavani | Mahesh Mahadev | Mahipathi Dasa | Priyadarshini | PM Audios |
| Baarisu Kannada Dindimava | Baarisu Kannada Dindimava | Shivamogga Subbanna | Mahakavi Kuvempu | Upendra Kumar | MRT Music |
| Thunbam Illadha Nilaye Shakti (has Jog traces also) | Tamil | Triveni - Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati | Sounds of Isha | Mahakavi Bharatiyar | Sounds of Isha | |

### Language: Malayalam

| Song | Movie | Year | Composer | Singer |
| Souparnikamrutha Veechikal | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | 1991 | Raveendran | KJ Yesudas / Minmini |
| Swara Raga Ganga Pravahame (has Abheri traces also) | Sargam | 1992 | Bombay Ravi | KJ Yesudas |
| Mahalakshmi Namosthuthe | Thattathin Marayathu | 2012 | Shaan Rahman | Arun Alat |
| Devadoothar padi | Kathodu Kathoram | 1985 | Ouseppachan | KJ Yesudas and many more |
| Melle melle | Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam | 1987 | Johnson | KJ Yesudas |
| Dum dum dum | Vaisali | 1988 | Bombay Ravi | Dinesh,Lathika |
| Shyamameghame ne | Adhipan | 1989 | Shyam | K. S. Chitra |
| Mandharachepundo | Dasharatham | 1989 | Johnson | MG Sreekumar,K. S. Chitra |
| Entinu veroru sooryodhayam | Mazhayethum Munpe | 1995 | Raveendran | KJ Yesudas |
| Chempoove poove (has Abheri traces also) | Kaalapani | 1996 | Ilayaraja | MG Sreekumar,K. S. Chitra |
| Manikinavin kothumbuvallam | Pokkiri Raja | 2010 | Jassie Gift | KJ Yesudas,Sujatha Mohan |

### Language: Kannada

| Song | Movie | Year | Composer | Singer |
| Nanna Aase Hannagi | Auto Raja | 1982 | Rajan–Nagendra | S.P. Balasubramanyam, S. Janaki |
| Baare Baare Andada Chaluvina Taare | Naagara Haavu | | | P.B. Srinivas |

### Language: Telugu

| Song | Movie | Year | Composer | Singer |
| Sadi Seyako Gaali | Raja Makutam | 1960 | Master Venu | P Leela |
| Subha Lekha raasukunna Edalo epudo | Kondaveeti Donga | 1990 | Ilayaraja | S P Balasubramaniam & K S Chitra |
| Kotta Kottaga Unnadi | Coolie No.1 | 1991 | Ilayaraja | S P Balasubramaniam & K S Chitra |
| Enno Rathrulosthayi Gaani (reused from "Maasi Maasam") | Dharma Kshetram | 1992 | Ilayaraja | S P Balasubramaniam & K S Chitra |
| Jagadananda Karaka (film version) | Sri Rama Rajyam | 2011 | Ilayaraja | S P Balasubramaniam & Shreya Ghoshal |
| Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha (taken from traditional Annamayya Keerthanalu, but only first line) | Annamayya | 1997 | M M Keeravani | S P Balasubramaniam |
| Kila Kila Navve | Suryavamsham | 1998 | S. A. Rajkumar | S P Balasubramaniam & K S Chitra |
| Pranavalaya | Shyam Singha Roy | 2021 | Mickey J Meyer | Anurag Kulkarni |