Rasan Piya
Synopsis
'Rasan Piya' is a documentary on the life of renowned Khayal vocalist and poet, Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan. His story is that of an extraordinary musician, poet and teacher; of someone who has not only preserved but also added much to an ancient Indian art form; of a brave man who overcame his physical limitations to create beautiful music and inspire a whole generation of musicians and music lovers. The film explores the various influences that have shaped his life and music. His life also offers a commentary on the change that art in India has witnessed with the decline of the riyasats (kingdoms) and the patronage they offered. Lastly, the film attempts to draw one towards our ancient 'guru shishya parampara', as preserved and practised by one its most revered exponents.
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- Director
- Niharika Popli
- Original Title
- Rasan Piya
- Release Date
- 09/10/2015
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niharika Popli
Niharika Popli, Vishal Chauhan
Department Leadership Roster
Niharika Popli
Director
Niharika Popli
Editor
Vishal Chauhan
Editor
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What is Rasan Piya about?
'Rasan Piya' is a documentary on the life of renowned Khayal vocalist and poet, Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan. His story is that of an extraordinary musician, poet and teacher; of someone who has not only preserved but also added much to an ancient Indian art form; of a brave man who overcame his physical limitations to create beautiful music and inspire a whole generation of musicians and music lovers. The film explores the various influences that have shaped his life and music. His life also offers a commentary on the change that art in India has witnessed with the decline of the riyasats (kingdoms) and the patronage they offered. Lastly, the film attempts to draw one towards our ancient 'guru shishya parampara', as preserved and practised by one its most revered exponents.
Who directed Rasan Piya?
Rasan Piya was directed by Niharika Popli.
Who stars in Rasan Piya?
The principal cast of Rasan Piya includes Abdul Rashid Khan.
When was Rasan Piya released and how long is it?
Rasan Piya was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.