Khayal movie poster

Khayal

January 1, 1987 1h 18m

Originally released in 1987. Khayal is a documentary/music film. directed by Usha Deshpande. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Zakir Hussain, Sanjana Kapoor, and Bhimsen Joshi

Synopsis

Here in this film about the Indian classical music, the sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar and the santoor maestro Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma explaining their concepts of a raga, a gharana, and their world of music. Characteristics of various gharana/schools such as the Jaipur gharana, the Kirana gharana, the Agra gharana, the Patiala gharana, the Mewati gharana are explained along with the contribution made by their leading exponents.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1987 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Films Division of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khayal about?

Here in this film about the Indian classical music, the sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar and the santoor maestro Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma explaining their concepts of a raga, a gharana, and their world ...

Who directed Khayal?

Khayal was directed by Usha Deshpande.

How long is Khayal?

Khayal has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was Khayal released?

Khayal was released on January 1, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Khayal?

The main cast of Khayal includes Zakir Hussain, Sanjana Kapoor, Bhimsen Joshi, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Ravi Shankar.