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IMPORTANT FILMS
ASHGARI
BAI
This
film is a charming portrait of Ashgari Bai, one of the oldest
exponents alive, of the dying art of Dhrupad, the most
orthodox form of Hindustani Classical music. She is also
probably the only woman to have espoused this austere and
invocative form of music. And she has been conferred national
awards including the Padmshree.
Ironically
however, she remains a curiously anonymous and lonely figure
today, battling against insurmountable odds in a small town of
Madhya Pradesh in India.
Showcasing
her wit, her forthrightness, her charm and her indomitability,
this documentary is the story of a precious gem of India who
insists on living life of her own terms.
An
engrossing 45-minute documentary on the life and times of this
extraordinary lady.
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Afternoon on Sunday
Adoring
camerasuperb editingthe finished product, like its subject, is
perfect.
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Outlook
The
documentary is also, perhaps, the story of any number of
musicians in India who have slipped into poverty, loneliness
and oblivion.
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Times of India
Fortunately,
her story was captured on film before it was too latea
charming film.
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Mid-Day
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