The Other Song

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 10, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Hindi

Countries

India

Cast

Saba Dewan

Director

Saba Dewan

Producer

Rahul Roy

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1519658