Dhrupad in the Times of Liberalization - Film September 9, 2009

Dhrupad in the Times of Liberalization - Film (2002). Directed by Arvind SInha who will introduce the film. The oldest surviving form of Hindustani classical music, Dhrupad is meditative and contemplative. The film examines the position of Dhrupad in todays India. Followed by a discussion on: Past, Present and Future of Dhrupad. Panelists: Arvind Sinha, documentary filmmaker; Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar, President, Dhrupad Society & Dhrupad exponent; Mrinal Pande, journalist & author; and Dagmar Bernstorff, German scholar & author. As part of Dhrupad Samaroh.

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