Dance of Ganesha (2011)

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An Indian folk dancer is caught in his daily struggle of survival in an automobile factory. The burden to earn a living for his family and preserve his family tradition of ritual Ganesha dancing is humongous. His two roles - the sole bread winner of the family and the magnificent elephant god Ganesha, are so diverse that his journey from factory to village looks like time travel and his existence schizophrenic! Ganesha, the dancer lives in the fear of the day when he will have to choose between livelihood and art/tradition.

Director: Bikas Ranjan Mishra
Runtime: 13 min
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Language: No Language
Original Language: hi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dance of Ganesha about?
An Indian folk dancer is caught in his daily struggle of survival in an automobile factory. The burden to earn a living for his family and preserve his family tradition of ritual Ganesha dancing is humongous. His two roles - the sole bread winner of the family and the magnificent elephant god Ganesha, are so diverse that his journey from factory to village looks like time travel and his existence schizophrenic! Ganesha, the dancer lives in the fear of the day when he will have to choose between livelihood and art/tradition.
Who directed Dance of Ganesha?
Dance of Ganesha was directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra.
How long is Dance of Ganesha?
Dance of Ganesha has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).