Khayal
Synopsis
Here in this film about the Indian classical music, the sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar and the santoor maestro Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma explaining their concepts of a raga, a gharana, and their world of music. Characteristics of various gharana/schools such as the Jaipur gharana, the Kirana gharana, the Agra gharana, the Patiala gharana, the Mewati gharana are explained along with the contribution made by their leading exponents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Usha Deshpande
- Original Title
- Khayal
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Films Division of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Usha Deshpande
Department Leadership Roster
Usha Deshpande
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Khayal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Khayal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Khayal about?
Here in this film about the Indian classical music, the sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar and the santoor maestro Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma explaining their concepts of a raga, a gharana, and their world of music. Characteristics of various gharana/schools such as the Jaipur gharana, the Kirana gharana, the Agra gharana, the Patiala gharana, the Mewati gharana are explained along with the contribution made by their leading exponents.
Who directed Khayal?
Khayal was directed by Usha Deshpande.
Who stars in Khayal?
The principal cast of Khayal includes Zakir Hussain, Sanjana Kapoor, Bhimsen Joshi, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Ravi Shankar.
When was Khayal released and how long is it?
Khayal was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.