Girija: A Lifetime in Music is a 2018 Hindi language documentary directed by Debapriya Adhikary, Samanwaya Sarkar and Sankalp Meshram and produced by Madhu Chandra and Sudha Datta.[1] The film is the recipient of National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film, awarded by the Government Of India.[2] In 2018, it also received the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival award for Best Documentary Feature.[3]
| Girija: A Lifetime in Music | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Debapriya Adhikary Samanwaya Sarkar Sankalp Meshram |
| Produced by | Madhu Chandra Sudha Datta |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Synopsis
editThe documentary showcases the life and contributions of Girija Devi to North Indian classical music. She was often referred to as 'Queen of Thumri.'[4] She was the recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.[5] Debapriya Adhikary and Samanwaya Sarkar, who were her disciples, have directed the film.[6][7]
Event
editIn 2018 numerous classical musicians gathered at an auditorium to celebrate the 89th birthday of Girija Devi. The event was organised by the family members of her and began with the screening of a 12-minute video trailer of the documentary.[8]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 65th National Film Awards | National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film | Won | [2] |
| Los Angeles Independent Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature | Won | [3] |
References
edit- ^ "Girija - A Lifetime in Music: A documentary that pays mellifluous tribute to the Hindustani classical music legend". Firstpost. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ a b Khateeb, Almas (8 May 2018). "'Girija: A Lifetime in Music' - a Rare Look at the Queen of Thumri". TheQuint. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ a b Vidyarthi, Nita (7 June 2018). "'We didn't want a biography but a free-flowing lyricism in the film'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Nair, Malini. "Without these three factors, we may have never known the ethereal voice of Girija Devi". Scroll.in. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Sai, Veejay (25 October 2017). "Remembering Girija Devi, the queen of thumri". mint. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "An ode to Thumri legend Girija Devi". Mid-day. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Appaji, a rare devotee of pure music". The Pioneer. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Remembering the Queen of Thumri - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.