The Other Song (2009)
Journeying across Varanasi, Lucknow, and Muzzafarpur in India, this documentary film traces the lost traditions and the culture of tawaifs (courtesans of North India), particularly through a song sung by Rasoolan Bai, "Lagat karejwa ma chot, phool gendwa na maar" and its lesser known, earlier version "Lagat jobanwa ma chot, phool gendwa na maar" (recorded in a 1935 Gramophone recording). Weaving the past with the present, the film spans between personal stories as it interacts with historical events, ultimately leading to the decline of a great art form.
Director: Saba Dewan
Genre: Documentary, Music, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 10, 2009
Cast
- Saba Dewan - Narrator
Editing: Khushboo Agarwal, Reena Mohan
Country: India
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en
Themes
Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle
Keywords
classical music, feminism, courtesan, varanasi, history of india, uttar pradesh
More Films by Director: Saba Dewan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Other Song about?
- Journeying across Varanasi, Lucknow, and Muzzafarpur in India, this documentary film traces the lost traditions and the culture of tawaifs (courtesans of North India), particularly through a song sung by Rasoolan Bai, "Lagat karejwa ma chot, phool gendwa na maar" and its lesser known, earlier version "Lagat jobanwa ma chot, phool gendwa na maar" (recorded in a 1935 Gramophone recording). Weaving the past with the present, the film spans between personal stories as it interacts with historical events, ultimately leading to the decline of a great art form.
- Who directed The Other Song?
- The Other Song was directed by Saba Dewan.
- Who stars in The Other Song?
- The Other Song stars Saba Dewan.
- How long is The Other Song?
- The Other Song has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Other Song?
- The Other Song is a Documentary, Music, History film.
- Where was The Other Song produced?
- The Other Song was produced in India.
- What are the themes of The Other Song?
- The themes of The Other Song include: Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle.