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Son of a soldier, I was born in Sultanganj in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. My childhood days were spent in an earthy rural life. I was deeply inspired by the rich folk culture of Buddha’s own land, Bihar. Right from the beginning, I Grew up with real images of Melas, Ramleelas, Bahuripiyas, incredible rituals, strong religious milieu and the vibrant Mithila Art. Natural calamities like flood and drought gifted unforgettable images. Changing seasons of rural life on the bank of river Ganga matured into a sense of poetry and language. Wonder years passed chasing steam trains that passed through the fields of my native village. Listening to radio programs made for defense personals was my only window to the outside world. With such a treasure of inspirational experiences a story teller evolved. I am a practicing film maker in Bombay today.

Friday, August 25, 2006

Echoes of the Shehnai


salute to a master from a filmmaker!!!


silence in' jalsaghar ' (The Music Room)


1916-2006

Indian music's soulful maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan - one of India's most prolific musicians, gaining worldwide acclaim for playing the shehnai for more than eight decades.

Ustad in bollywood and indian cinema...

Ustad had his brief association with movies. He played the Shehnai for Dr.Rajkumar's role of Appanna in the movie Sanaadi Appanna. He acted in Jalsaghar, a movie by Satyajit Ray and provided sound of Shehnai in Goonj Uthi Shehnai. Noted director Goutam Ghose directed Sange Meel Se Mulaqat, a documentary on life of Ustad himself. He also played Shehnai in the 2004 Hindi movie Swades for the song Ye Jo Des Hai Tera and an instrumental version of the same song.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ustad_Bismillah_Khan



Documentary film on Ustad and his music.
The unique and exceptional music of Ustad Bismillah Khan. Recognized throughout the world as one as the greatest musicians of Indian Raga, his fame is due to his astounding work with the Shanaï oboe whose status he trancended from that of a common court instrument to that of a classical solo instrument. Along the banks of the Ganges, the mythical city of Banaras is the setting of our film, providing a visual counterpart to the musical creation of the maestro’s genius.

http://www.documen.tv/asset/Banaras_Music_film.html

jindabaad khan saheb and jai hind!!!

jhaji.

posted by sanjay jha | 11:50 AM

2 Comments:

Blogger MP said...

Hi Sanjay,

i've linked all your 4 blogs to mine. Find them at http://boobollywood.blogspot.com/ Thanks for visiting and linking too - Bollybitch

5:12 AM  
Blogger sanjay jha said...

nameste and shukriya!!!
world of blogging is such a warm place to be in...
its such a good feeling when a new blogger like me is given warm welcome by avid bloggers like you.
its very encouraging.
i will try and keep up to it.
thank you.
jhaji.

8:15 PM  

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