6-A Akash Ganga
Post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Nirmal Chander!
Can a musician exist without an audience? For years, maestros waited in hope for Annapurna Devi—a legendary classical musician and unparalleled guru—to accept them as disciples. Even George Harrison of The Beatles sought special permission just to hear her practice. Yet, in the mid-1950s, she made a profound decision: to stop performing altogether. It was a sacrifice made to protect her marriage to the world famous sitarist Ravi Shankar, who had grown uneasy with the growing acclaim she was receiving. Her disciple, Nityanand Haldipur, cuts through the myths to tell her story.
About the Filmmaker
A recipient of three national awards, Nirmal Chander has worked in the field of non-fiction for the last three decades as an editor, director and producer, winning multiple awards. His films have been telecast on BBC Online and Indian TV channels. His documentary Moti Bagh was an Oscar entry from India in 2019. For further information, visit his website, uphillfilms.com.
