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Kartar (Darbari)
- Music Rank
- #1916
- YouTube Views
- 30.53K
- Category
- Single
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The Story Behind Kartar (Darbari)
Kartar (Darbari) carries Shafqat Amanat Ali's classical roots into Kyun Dooriyan, the solo album released by Music Today in 2010. The label presents it as a bonus track and identifies its melodic basis as raga Darbari.
The song first appeared on Tabeer, his 2008 solo debut, before returning on the follow-up album. Its reappearance links two stages of Ali's solo career, carrying a traditional melodic identity into a contemporary album setting. In its coverage of Kyun Dooriyan, Rolling Stone India grouped Kartaar with Naal Naal and Paharhi as examples of Ali's meeting of raga and rock. That classical identity is visible even in the track name: Darbari describes the musical framework, while Kartar introduces the devotional theme explored in the words.
Meaning & Translation
Kartar means Creator, a name for the divine. Darbari names the raga, identifying the musical setting of this devotional reflection. The refrain contemplates the mysterious ways of God, then turns to the uneven distribution of worldly fortune: some people receive kingdoms and riches, while others struggle for food.
The tone combines wonder with humility. Wealth and rank appear as conditions that can be granted or withheld, while the divine is addressed as a protector of those in need. The song invites reflection on these differences, placing human dependence and uncertainty alongside faith in a higher power.
Details
- Artist
- Shafqat Amanat Ali
- Category
- Single
- Collection
- Kyun Dooriyan
- Released
- 2010
- Language
- Hindi
- Mood
- Devotional, Reflective
- YouTube Views
- 30.53K
Artists & Credits
- Shafqat Amanat Ali singer