Kali (chhand)

Kali (/kəliː/; Punjabi: ਕਲੀ), is a form of Chhand^[1][2] (quatrain), a poetry bond under strict rules in Punjabi literature. Kali chhand is also used in singing as a type of Punjabi folk song where it is also known by its plural form, Kalian or Kaliyan. Although it is not so common in singing, it became a particular genre of Punjabi music.^[3] Kali is sung by only few Punjabi singers like Kuldeep Manak, Surinder Shinda and some more, but it was popularized by Kuldeep Manak^[4] with Tere Tille Ton written by Dev Tharike Wala (also known as Hardev Dilgir).^[5]