Keswick Film Festival

Synopsis

Khoja's debut feature is a lovingly crafted, sublime piece of film making, using as a background, the ancient 5000 year tradition of the passing of Hindustani songs from mother to daughter, by oral instruction only, encouraging almost a spiritual bond between teacher and pupil. Set in contemporary New Dehli, an acclaimed singer loses her ability to perform when her mother (and teacher) dies.

Audience Award London Film Festival 1998