Raga (1971)

A film journey into the soul of India.

Raga (1971) poster

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.

Director: Howard Worth
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Apple Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: हिन्दी, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sitar music

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Howard Worth
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Raga stars Ravi Shankar, George Harrison.
How long is Raga?
Raga has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Raga?
Raga is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Raga produced?
Raga was produced in United States of America.