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Born to Sing
21-04-24 | 07:00 PM | Gulmohar

Born to Sing (2001/English/45 mins). Dir. Shikha Jhingan. This film is a musical journey with four Mirasans, who sing life cycle ritual songs for their patrons in the Malwa region of Punjab. The film raises some important questions: What is the nature of their relationship with their land-owning patrons? What happens when Punjabi pop music takes the entertainment industry by storm? How do they deal with the dwindling patronage, as well as the pressures from the men of their own community? Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. A Retrospective Series. Collab. Kriti Film Club.

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