Vrindavan (2024) - Original Sound Track

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Presenting the much awaited soundtrack of Naatak's 110th production: Vrindavan!
These songs are recorded live during VRINDAVAN's staging in September 2024. VRINDAVAN is a grand musical, juxtaposing the colorful love of Radha and Krishna with the stark existence of Vrindavan widows, told through humor and wit, the bhajans of Meera Bai and the grace of classical Kathak. Inspired by a real life incident.
Play Credits:
Written and Directed by Sujit Saraf
Original lyrics by Sujit Saraf
Producer and Dance Choreographed by Soumya Agastya
Composer and music director, Nachiketa Yakkundi
Artists:
Vocals: Nachiketa Yakkundi, Amit Shenoy, Ritesh Nayak,
Anitha Dixit, Poonam Yakkundi, Richa Pareek
Organ: Anand Karve
Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj
Flute: Arjun Bharadwaj
Guitar: Ritesh Nayak

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1. Saavan Beetyo Ghan Ghan Badho (00:00:00)

2. Ranaji Mhaaro Mard Maryo Hai Aaj (00:04:10)

3. Tere Mere Saath Janam ke Phere (00:08:07)

4. Bindaraban Mhaaro Sasural (00:12:13)

5. Naee Jaaoon Biraj Chor Naee Jaaoon (00:16:53)

6. Jamna Paar Chalyo Gopal (00:21:19)

7. Jhulo Jhulai Kanhaiyo (sad) (00:28:23)

8. Jhulo Jhulai Kanhaiyo (00:32:25)

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Vrindavan (2024) - Original Sound Track

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1. Saavan Beetyo Ghan Ghan Badho (00:00:00)

2. Ranaji Mhaaro Mard Maryo Hai Aaj (00:04:10)

3. Tere Mere Saath Janam ke Phere (00:08:07)

4. Bindaraban Mhaaro Sasural (00:12:13)

5. Naee Jaaoon Biraj Chor Naee Jaaoon (00:16:53)

6. Jamna Paar Chalyo Gopal (00:21:19)

7. Jhulo Jhulai Kanhaiyo (sad) (00:28:23)

8. Jhulo Jhulai Kanhaiyo (00:32:25)

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