Raga
“A film journey into the soul of India.”
Synopsis
A Film Journey to the Soul of India documents the life of sitar master Ravi Shankar in the late 1960s and early 1970s, following him on his return to India to revisit his guru, Bengali multi-instrumentalist and composer, Baba Ustad Allauddin Khan. It further explores Shankar's life as a musician and teacher in the United States and Europe, initiating those in the West to the exceptional world that is Indian classical music and culture. Through rare and candid footage shot in both India and the United States, Raga sheds light on Shankar's influences and collaborations, from Allauddin Khan to his famed dancer brother Uday Shankar, to his associations with Western musicians Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison. Fully narrated by Shankar himself, the film reveals music as the soul of India and of Shankar's life.
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Raga: A Film Journey to the Soul of India (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Worth
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Bacal
- Original Title
- Raga
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Apple Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Worth
Nancy Bacal
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Worth
Director
Nancy Bacal
Writer
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What is Raga about?
A Film Journey to the Soul of India documents the life of sitar master Ravi Shankar in the late 1960s and early 1970s, following him on his return to India to revisit his guru, Bengali multi-instrumentalist and composer, Baba Ustad Allauddin Khan. It further explores Shankar's life as a musician and teacher in the United States and Europe, initiating those in the West to the exceptional world that is Indian classical music and culture. Through rare and candid footage shot in both India and the United States, Raga sheds light on Shankar's influences and collaborations, from Allauddin Khan to his famed dancer brother Uday Shankar, to his associations with Western musicians Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison. Fully narrated by Shankar himself, the film reveals music as the soul of India and of Shankar's life.
Who directed Raga?
Raga was directed by Howard Worth.
Who stars in Raga?
The principal cast of Raga includes Ravi Shankar, George Harrison.
When was Raga released and how long is it?
Raga was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.