Summaries

'Rasan Piya' is a documentary on the life of renowned Khayal vocalist and poet, Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan. His story is that of an extraordinary musician, poet and teacher; of someone who has not only preserved but also added much to an ancient Indian art form; of a brave man who overcame his physical limitations to create beautiful music and inspire a whole generation of musicians and music lovers. The film explores the various influences that have shaped his life and music. His life also offers a commentary on the change that art in India has witnessed with the decline of the riyasats (kingdoms) and the patronage they offered. Lastly, the film attempts to draw one towards our ancient 'guru shishya parampara', as preserved and practised by one its most revered exponents.

Details

Keywords
  • reference to krishna the hindu deity
  • poetry
  • hindustani classical music
Genres
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Oct 8, 2015
Countries of origin India
Language Hindi
Filming locations Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 20m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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