Street Musicians of Bombay
Synopsis
Off-camera, a Western traveler tells us of hearing singing from his hotel window in Bombay. He searches for the source, and discovers a caste of street performers, eking out a modest living. We see individuals and groups, old and young, snake charmers and those hired to sing at family celebrations. A few talk about their lives and refute accusations of kidnapping lodged against the caste. A troupe of women sing at a party for a pregnant woman - they are saucy and blunt, encouraging and sisterly.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- Street Musicians of Bombay
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Robbins
Jehangir Choudhary
Amit Bose
Wahid Chowhan, Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Robbins
Director
Wahid Chowhan
Producer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Amit Bose
Editor
Jehangir Choudhary
Director of Photography
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What is Street Musicians of Bombay about?
Off-camera, a Western traveler tells us of hearing singing from his hotel window in Bombay. He searches for the source, and discovers a caste of street performers, eking out a modest living. We see individuals and groups, old and young, snake charmers and those hired to sing at family celebrations. A few talk about their lives and refute accusations of kidnapping lodged against the caste. A troupe of women sing at a party for a pregnant woman - they are saucy and blunt, encouraging and sisterly.
Who directed Street Musicians of Bombay?
Street Musicians of Bombay was directed by Richard Robbins.
Who stars in Street Musicians of Bombay?
The principal cast of Street Musicians of Bombay includes Not specified.
When was Street Musicians of Bombay released and how long is it?
Street Musicians of Bombay was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 59m.