Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple
Synopsis
The film tells the saga of the Dagars - the renowned family of Moslem royal musicians, who over many generations practiced and preserved dhrupad - the oldest form of Indian classical music, that has its origins in Hindu temple music and spiritual thought. The two main protagonists are Fahimuddin Dagar, one of the last bearers of the knowledge of this tradition, and his student Ashish Sankrityayan, the filmmaker, who wields the camera while learning, discussing, singing, and travelling with his teacher.
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- Director
- Ashish Sankrityayan
- Original Title
- Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple
- Release Date
- 01/02/2024
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashish Sankrityayan
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Ashish Sankrityayan
Director
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What is Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple about?
The film tells the saga of the Dagars - the renowned family of Moslem royal musicians, who over many generations practiced and preserved dhrupad - the oldest form of Indian classical music, that has its origins in Hindu temple music and spiritual thought. The two main protagonists are Fahimuddin Dagar, one of the last bearers of the knowledge of this tradition, and his student Ashish Sankrityayan, the filmmaker, who wields the camera while learning, discussing, singing, and travelling with his teacher.
Who directed Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple?
Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple was directed by Ashish Sankrityayan.
Who stars in Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple?
The principal cast of Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple includes Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar, Ashish Sankrityayan.
When was Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple released and how long is it?
Dhrupad of the Dagars - The Mosque That Preserved a Temple was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 4h 53m.