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AR Rahman has moved millions across the world with his music. This time, he has taken the route of making a documentary to rock the world. With Headhunting to Beatboxing, this legendary AR Rahman creation is going to have its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024. The enthralling documentary is set to be full of music and culture, combining traditional beats with modern sounds, to go along with a captivating storyline.
AR Rahman’s documentary will premiere at IFFM
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has always been a blend of rich cultures and cinematic mastery. In this year’s festival program, nothing seems different. Headhunting to Beatboxing is an exploration into the incredibly deep musical heritage of Northeast India, a land of vivid culture and sounds that have been unique to this part of the world. The documentary will be an unforgettable journey across the musical landscapes in this often under-represented part of India.
AR Rahman’s powerful documentary
It should come as great news to fans that AR Rahman is associated with this project. He is believed to have ventured into the production of this documentary out of his commitment to the cause of bringing to the limelight many of the cultural and musical assets of the country.
The maestro himself said, “The film is very special to us, as it throws light on the beautiful state of Nagaland and highlights the rich cultural and musical history it contains. Rohit and I are looking forward to the premiere and showcasing it to the audiences in Melbourne.”
What is the documentary about?
Headhunting to Beatboxing is more of a documentary that dwells on how some ancient musical forms blend with ultra-modern styles. The movie traces how folk music from Northeast India has evolved to match today’s modern beats and rhythms. It enlightens us on tribal chants and modern beatboxing, showing just how vast the spectrum really can be with regard to the versatility and dynamism of music flowing through these regions.
What is IFFM about?
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne boasts a rather exquisite array of films and documentaries. Hence, it would be a rather appropriate platform for the first screening of such a documentary. Speaking about the documentary being screened at the festival, director Rohit Gupta said, “We are honoured to be selected in competition at IFFM.
I feel the narrative holds global relevance, along with the incredible healing power of music. The film has been painstakingly made over 5 years and I am excited to see the audience’s reactions to it and for them to explore the rich cultural and musical tapestry of Nagaland. Especially to hear a completely new sound coming from India.”
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