{{Short description|Raga in Hindustani music}} {{Infobox raga | name = Pilu | image_name = | image_alt = | thaat = Kafi | type = | time =Third part of the day | season = Monsoon season | arohana = 'P 'N S g m P N S' | avarohana = S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N S | vadi = G | samavadi = Ni | pakad = | chalan = | equivalent = Kāpi | similar = Kirwani, Gara }} '''Pilu''' or Peelu is a ''raga'' of Hindustani classical music. It is mostly used in light-classical forms, like ''thumris''.

== Aaroh and Avaroh ==

=== Aaroh === 'P 'N S g m P N S'<br />'N S G m P N S'<br />S g m P D S'<br />S R m P N S'

=== Avaroh === S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N S<br />S' N S' D n D P m G m P G P m g R S 'N S

Some performances include shades of ''{{lang|hi-Latn|tivra}}'' MA

== Vadi and Samvadi == Ga as ''vadi''

Ni as ''samvadi''

==Pakad or Chalan==

S g R g S R 'N S, G m n P g - S

S g R S 'N S 'N - 'P 'd 'P 'N S - g R g 'N S

==Organization and relationships== Related ''ragas'': Kirwani resembles an ancient kind of Pilu.

Thaat: Bhatkhande classified Pilu in the Kafi ''thaat).''<ref>Jairazbhoy(1995)</ref>

===Seasonality=== Often related to the monsoon season, this raag is popular in the occasion of Hindu festival "Holi" [<nowiki/>Phalguna (February - March) month] also known as Raga of colours for its ''sampoorna jaati'' and blissful nature.

===''Rasa''=== Cheerful, Joyous, Alegre, moving. (''{{lang|hi-Latn|praphullita}}'', ''{{lang|hi-Latn|anandita}}'', ''{{lang|hi-Latn|lavanyamayi}}'') are synonymical expressions.

===''Thaat''=== Kafi

In this raga, both Ga, Dha, Ni are sung.

== Historical information ==

===Origins===

===Important recordings=== * Shankar–Menuhin, ''West Meets East''; debuted 10 December 1967<ref>{{cite book |last=Lavezzoli |first=Peter |date=2006 |title=The Dawn of Indian Music in the West |url=http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/the-dawn-of-indian-music-in-the-west-9780826418159/ |publisher=A&C Black |pages=63 |isbn=0826418155 |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref> * Nikhil Banerjee:Pilu * ''Ab Ke Baras Bhej'': ''Bandini'' (1963); Singer: Asha Bhosle, Music:S.D. Burman * ''Ezhumalai vazh Govinda'': Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile (2012); Singer: Harini, Music: Manachanallur Giridharan

== Film Songs ==

=== Language : Hindi === {| class="wikitable sortable" !style="background:#f4a860" |Song !style="background:#c2e7ff" |Movie !style="background:#c2e7a3" |Composer !style="background:#00ffff" |Singers |- |Dhadakate Dil Ki Tamanna |Shama (1961film) |Ghulam Mohammed (composer) |Suraiya |- |Ab Ke Baras Bhejo Bhaiya Ko Babul |Bandini (film) |S. D. Burman |Asha Bhosle |- |Allah Megh De, Pani De Chaaya De Ra Rama Megh De |Guide (film) |S. D. Burman |S. D. Burman |- |Kali Ghata Chhaye Mora Jiya Tarasaye |Sujata (1959 film) |S. D. Burman |Geeta Dutt |- |Nadiya Kinare Harayee Aayee Kangna |Abhimaan (1973 film) |S. D. Burman |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Ishq Par Zor Nahin |Ishq Par Zor Nahin |S. D. Burman |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Tere Bin Soone Nayan Hamare |Meri Surat Teri Ankhen |S. D. Burman |Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi |- |Kahe Gumana Kare |Tansen (film) |Khemchand Prakash |K. L. Saigal |- |Prabhuji | Hospital (1943 film) |Kamal Dasgupta |Kanan Devi |- |Zindagi Khwab Hai | Jagte Raho |Anil Biswas (composer) |Mukesh (singer) |- |Aaj ki Raat Badi Shokh Badi Natkhat Hai |Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal |Roshan (music director) |Mohammed Rafi |- |Baharon Ne Mera Chaman Loot Kar |Devar |Roshan (music director) |Mukesh (singer) |- |Maine Shayad Tumhen, Pahle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai |Barsaat Ki Raat |Roshan (music director) |Mohammed Rafi |- |Vikal Mora Manva, Tum Bin Hai |Mamta (1966 film) |Roshan (music director) |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Apni Kaho Kuchh Meri Suno, Kya Dil Ka Lagana Bhul Gaye |Parchhain |C. Ramchandra |Lata Mangeshkar & Talat Mahmood |- |Dheere Se Aaja Ri Akhiyan Mein Nindiya Men |Albela (1951 film) |C. Ramchandra |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Naina Kahe Ko Lagaye |Joru Ka Bhai |Jaidev |Asha Bhosle |- |Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki Dori |Shabaab (film) |Naushad |Hemant Kumar |- |Dhoondho Dhoondho Re Saajna |Gunga Jumna |Naushad |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Hai Hai Rasiya Tu Bada Bedardi |Dil Diya Dard Liya |Naushad |Asha Bhosle |- |Jhule Mein Pavan Ki Ayi Bahar |Baiju Bawra (film) |Naushad |Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi |- |Mera Pyar Bhi Tu Hai Yeh Bahar Bhi Tu Hai |Saathi (1968 film) |Naushad |Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh (singer) |- |More Sainya Ji Utarenge Paar Nadiya Dhire Baho |Uran Khatola (film) |Naushad |Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus |- |Na Manu Na Manu Dagabjaaz Tori Batiya Na Manu Re |Gunga Jumna |Naushad |Lata Mangeshkar |- | Pyari Dulhaniya |Mother India |Naushad |Shamshad Begum |- |Paa Laagoon Kar Jori Re |Aap Ki Sewa Mein |Datta Davjekar |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Mat Maro Shyam Pichkari |Durgesh Nandani |Hemant Kumar |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Na Jao Saiyan Chhuda Ke Baiyan |Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam |Hemant Kumar |Geeta Dutt |- |Badi Der Bhai Kab Loge Khabar |Basant Bahar (film) |Shankar–Jaikishan |Mohammed Rafi |- |Banwari Re Jeene Ka Sahara |Ek Phool Char Kante |Shankar–Jaikishan |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Din Sara Guzara Tore Angana |Junglee (1961 film) |Shankar–Jaikishan |Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi |- |Din Sara Guzara Tore Angana |New Delhi (1956 film) |Shankar–Jaikishan |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Sur Na Saje Kya Gaon Main |Basant Bahar (film) |Shankar–Jaikishan |Manna Dey |- |Maine Rang Li Aaj Chunariya Sajana Tore Rang Me |Dulhan Ek Raat Ki |Madan Mohan (composer) |Lata Mangeshkar |- |Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge |Mere Sanam |O. P. Nayyar |Asha Bhosle |- |Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar |Aar Paar |O. P. Nayyar |Shamshad Begum |- |Kaisa Jadoo Balama Tune |12 O'Clock (film) |O. P. Nayyar |Geeta Dutt |- |Main Soya Ankhian Meeche |Phagun (1958 film) |O. P. Nayyar |Asha Bhosle & Mohammed Rafi |- |Main Soya Ankhian Meeche |Phagun (1958 film) |O. P. Nayyar |Asha Bhosle & Mohammed Rafi |- |Ai Meri Johara Zabeen, Tujhe Maaloom Nahin |Waqt (1965 film) |Ravi (composer) |Manna Dey |- |Na Jhatko Zulf Se Pani |Shehnai (1964 film) |Ravi (composer) |Mohammed Rafi |- |More Kaanha Jo Aaye Palat Ke |Sardari Begum |Vanraj Bhatia |Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar |- |Tere Pyar Ka |Dhool Ka Phool |Datta Naik |Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor |- |Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko |Yaadon Ki Baaraat |R. D. Burman |Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle |- |Tu Jo Mere Sur Men |Chitchor |Ravindra Jain |K. J. Yesudas |- |De De Pyar De |Sharaabi |Bappi Lahiri |Kishore Kumar |- |Mainu Ishq Da Lag Gaya Rog |Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin |Nadeem–Shravan |Anuradha Paudwal |}

=== Language:Tamil === Note that the following songs are composed in Kapi, the equivalent of raga Pilu in Carnatic music. {| class="wikitable" !style="background:#D2691E" |Song !style="background:#D2691E" |Movie !style="background:#D2691E" |Composer !style="background:#D2691E" |Singer |- |Dhianame Nee |Ashok Kumar |Alathur V. Subramanyam |M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |- |Chinnanciru kiliye Kannammaa (Ragamalika:Kapi,Maand,Vasantha) |Manamagal |C. R. Subburaman |M. L. Vasanthakumari,V. N. Sundharam |- |Neela Vanna Kannaa Vaadaa (Ragamalika:Kapi,Yamunakalyani) |Mangaiyar Thilakam |Susarla Dakshinamurthi |R. Balasaraswathi Devi |- |Poovagi Kayagi |Annai |R. Sudarsanam |P. Bhanumathi |- |Sentamizh Thenmozhiyaal |Maalaiyitta Mangai |rowspan="5"|Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |T. R. Mahalingam |- |Paatondru |Pasamalar |K. Jamuna Rani |- |Madhura Nagaril |Paar Magaley Paar |rowspan="2"|P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela |- |Senthur Murugan(Raga Pilu) |Santhi |- |Kadhal Siragai |Palum Pazhamum |rowspan=2|P. Susheela |- |Kaalamithu Kaalamithu |Chitthi | rowspan="5" |M. S. Viswanathan |- |Thamizhil Athuoru |Sange Muzhangu |T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |- |Nilavu Vandhu Vaanathaiye |Thirudi |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |- |Poomazhai Thoovi |Ninaithadhai Mudippavan | rowspan="4" |T. M. Soundararajan |- |Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin |Samayalkaaran |- |Un Kannil Near |Vietnam Veedu | rowspan="3" |K. V. Mahadevan |- |Malargaliley Pala |rowspan=2|Thirumal Perumai |- |Hari Hari Gokula |T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan, P. Susheela |- |Antha Sivagami |Pattanathil Bhootham |R. Govardhanam |T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |- |Madhurai Arasaalum |Thirumalai Thenkumari |Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan |Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari,M. R. Vijaya |- |Ye Paadal Ondru |Priya |rowspan="11"|Ilaiyaraaja |K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |- |Sangathil Padatha |Auto Raja |Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki |- |Kanne Kalaimaane |Moondram Pirai |rowspan="3"|K. J. Yesudas |- |Thanni Thotti |Sindhu Bhairavi |- |Chinna Chinna Roja Poove |Poovizhi Vasalile |- |Chinna Chinna Vanna Kuyil |Mouna Ragam |rowspan="2"|S. Janaki |- |Chinna Thayaval(Charukesi traces too) |Thalapathi |- |Saami Kitta Solli |Aavarampoo |rowspan="2"|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |- |Maalai Soodum Vaelai |Naan Mahaan Alla |- |Sembaruthi Poovu |Chembaruthi |Mano, K.S. Chitra, Bhanumathi |- |Unna Nenachu |Psycho |Sid Sriram |- |Muthu Muthu Therottam(Raga Pilu) |Aani Ver |Shankar–Ganesh |Vani Jairam |- |Ammamma Saranam |Sattam |Gangai Amaran |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam |- |Kaadhal Rojave (Humming in Desh ragam) |Roja |rowspan="9"|A. R. Rahman |S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan(Humming only) |- |En Mel Vizhunda |May Maadham |P. Jayachandran, K.S. Chitra |- |July Matham |Pudhiya Mugam |S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Annupamaa |- |Anbae Idhu |Rhythm |Sadhana Sargam |- |Kuchi Kuchi |Bombay |Hariharan, Swarnalatha, G. V. Prakash Kumar |- |Pachai Kiligal |Indian |K. J. Yesudas, Nirmala Seshadri |- |Naalai Ulagam |Love Birds |P. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha Mohan |- |Kadhali Nee Enna Seivai |Rangeela |P. Unnikrishnan, Kavita Krishnamurthy |- |Oru Poiyavadhu |Jodi |Hariharan(ver 1), Srinivas, Sujatha Mohan(ver 2) |- |Aalanguyil Koovum Rayyil |Parthiban Kanavu |rowspan="6"|Vidyasagar |Harini |- |Vizhiyum Vizhiyum |Sadhurangam |Madhu Balakrishnan, Harini |- |Aasai Aasai(Pallavi and anupallavi only) |Dhool |Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha Mohan |- |Kaadhal Vandhadhum |Poovellam Un Vasam |K. J. Yesudas, Sadhana Sargam |- |Desingh Raja Thaan |Thavasi |S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan |- |Boomiyea Boomiyea |Sengottai |rowspan="2"|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |- |Thai Masi |Vasanthakala Paravai |rowspan="6"|Deva |- |Angam Unathu Angam |Pudhu Manithan |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra |- |Chinna Ponnuthaan |Vaigasi Poranthachu |Mano, K. S. Chithra |- |Karuppu Nila |En Aasai Machan |K. S. Chithra |- |Karupputhan Enakku |Vetri Kodi Kattu |Anuradha Sriram |- |Chinna Roja |Oruvan |Hariharan |- |Ravivarman(Charanam only) |Vasanthi |Chandrabose |K.J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra(humming only) |- |Minnal Oru Kodi |V. I. P. |Ranjit Barot |rowspan="2"|Hariharan, K.S. Chitra |- |En Kannadi Thoppukkulle |Malabar Police |rowspan="4"|S. A. Rajkumar |- |Pallangkuzhiyin |Aanandham |P. Unnikrishnan, Harini |- |Karisai Kaattu Pennae |Raja |K. S. Chitra, Manikka Vinayagam |- |Idhu Nee Irukkum Nenjamadi |Krishna |Mano |- |Ithu Kuzhanthai |Oru Thalai Ragam |T. Rajendar |rowspan="3"|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |- |Vannam Konda(Ragam Pilu) |Sigaram |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |- |Enna Azhagu |Love Today |Shiva |- |Poonkuruvi Paadadi |Sundara Kandam |Deepak |S. Janaki, Mano |- |Mukundha Mukundha |Dasavathaaram |Himesh Reshammiya |Sadhana Sargam |- |Kannukkulle kadhala |Thamizh |rowspan=3|Bharadwaj |P. Unnikrishnan, Swarnalatha |- |Thozha Thozha Kanavu Thozha |Pandavar Bhoomi |Chitra Sivaraman, Yugendran |- |Nachendru Inchondru |Attahasam |Srinivas, Ujaini |- |Thuli Thuliyaai Kottum Mazhai |Paarvai Ondre Podhume |Bharani |Hariharan, Swarnalatha |- |Urugudhe Maragudhe |Veyil |rowspan=2|G. V. Prakash Kumar |Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal |- |Unn Perai Sollum |Angadi Theru |Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal, Haricharan |- |Ragasiya Kanavugal |Bheemaa | rowspan="4" |Harris Jayaraj |Hariharan, Madhushree |- |Ivan Yaaro |Minnale |P. Unni Krishnan, Harini |- |Asku Laska |Nanban |Vijay Prakash, Chinmayi, SuVi |- |Ennatha Solla |Endrendrum Punnagai |Karthik, Haricharan, Velmurugan, Ramesh Vinayakam |- |Mazhaye Mazhaye |June R |Sharreth |Hariharan, Sujatha |- |Konjum Manjal |Ullaasam |rowspan=2|Karthik Raja |Hariharan, Harini |- |Chellame Chellam |Album |Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal |- |Jalsa Panungada |Chennai 600028 |Yuvan Shankar Raja |Ranjith, Tippu, Premji Amaran, Haricharan, Karthik |- |Ore Oru Kanpaarvai |Nedunalvaadai |Jose Franklin |Yazin Nizar,Purnima Krishnan |- |Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla |Seemaraja |rowspan=2|D. Imman |Sean Roldan, Shreya Ghoshal |- |Paakaathey Paakaathey |Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam |Vijay Yesudas, Pooja Vaidyanath |- |Veyil Mazhayae |Mehandi Circus |Sean Roldan |Vignesh Ishwar, Susha |}

=== Telugu Film Songs === === Language : Telugu === {| class="wikitable sortable" !style="background:#f4a860" |Song !style="background:#c2e7ff" |Movie !style="background:#c2e7a3" |Composer !style="background:#00ffff" |Singers |- |O Sukumara |Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961 film) |Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao |Ghantasala (musician) & P. Susheela |- |Vaddura Kannayya |Ardhangi |Master Venu |jikki |- |Gopala Nanda Gopala |Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam |Pendyala (composer) |Santha Kumari |- |Konte choopulenduku lera |Srimanthudu (1971 film) |T. Chalapathi Rao |P. Susheela |- |Naluguru Navverura |Vichitra Kutumbam |T. V. Raju |P. Susheela |- |Pilichina Biguvatara |Malliswari (1951 film) |S. Rajeswara Rao |P. Bhanumathi |- |Andaala Bommatho |Amarasilpi Jakkanna |S. Rajeswara Rao |P. Susheela |- |Yemivvagalanu Danara |Vasantha Sena (1967 film) |S. Rajeswara Rao |P. Susheela |- |Rasakreeda Ika |Sangeeta Lakshmi |S. Rajeswara Rao |P. Susheela & S. Janaki |- |Navarasa Suma Maalika |Meghasandesam |Ramesh Naidu |K. J. Yesudas |}

Songs Composed in Raga Kapi listed below which is carnatic equivalent to Pilu (raga)

=== Language : Telugu === {| class="wikitable sortable" !style="background:#f4a860" |Song !style="background:#c2e7ff" |Movie !style="background:#c2e7a3" |Composer !style="background:#00ffff" |Singers |- |Evarura, Neevevarura |Aggi Ramudu |S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |P. Bhanumathi |- |Nadumekkade neeku navalamani |Kodallostunnaru Jagratta(1980 film) |Satyam (composer) |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |}

==Private Album==

=== Language : Telugu === {| class="wikitable sortable" !style="background:#f4a860" |Song !style="background:#c2e7ff" |Movie !style="background:#c2e7a3" |Composer !style="background:#00ffff" |Singers |- |Ramate Yamuna Pulinavane |Private Album |Jayadeva |Ghantasala |Ghantasala |}

==References== {{reflist}}

=== Sources ===

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== External links == * [http://oceanofragas.com/ocean_htmlpages/Piloo.html More details about raga Piloo] * http://www.tanarang.com/english/pilu_eng.htm-get

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