“Bheegi Bheegi” from the 2006 film Gangster, composed by Pritam and sung by James (Faruq Mahfuz Anam), is a timeless Bollywood rock ballad known for its melancholic feel and bluesy undertones. One of the song’s most distinctive features is the haunting Zitar solo — a unique blend of sitar and guitar tones that adds a raw, emotional texture to the track.
The Zitar, played by Niladri Kumar, who is credited with inventing this hybrid instrument, brings a soulful Indian classical flavor to the otherwise rock-driven arrangement. The solo is set in the key of E minor and plays at a slow tempo of around 101 BPM, creating space for expressive slides and intricate phrasing.
This tab offers a detailed transcription of Niladri Kumar’s Zitar solo — perfect for guitarists and fusion enthusiasts looking to explore the crossroads of Indian classical and modern rock.
Watch the playthrough cover video and download the PDF / GP tabs (works on GuitarPro & TuxGuitar) from below.
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