In South Asia, semi-classical music (Hindi: अर्ध शास्त्रीय संगीत, Urdu: نیم کلاسیکی موسیقی; neem klaseeki moseeqi) is derived from Hindustani classical music that is often combined with filmi music.[1] Bhojpuri music genres like Thumari, Chaiti, Hori, Kajari are part of semi classical Hindustani Music.[2]
It aired on Pakistan Television from 1964 (its establishment) to the late 1980s. Although, this music is still produced, it is not as frequent.