Kaagaz Ki Kashti

2016 • 127 minutes

About this movie

In an era when Bollywood music ruled the Indian households and when Ghazal as a genre was limited to only the connoisseurs, Jagjit Singh made Ghazals a necessity of every music lover's collection. With a voice as cool as ice and stirring enough to break or mend your heart, he brought to life some of a fascinating composition of all times with unparalleled charm. Kaagaz Ki Kashti traces the life journey of a down-to-earth, small-town boy, who made it big by breaking through the norms and revolutionizing the Ghazal scenario, by texturing traditional Ghazal singing with western instrumentation and making it simple and hummable, enticing new listeners into becoming Ghazal fans. Tracing three converging tracks … the struggle and stardom in his musical career, the love and loss in his personal life and the scope and limitations in the music scenario of the times. it is an evocative film of not just Jagjit Singh's life, but also of the monumental legacy he has left behind. Through in-depth conversations with friends, family, colleagues and through archival footage, the film becomes an intimate portrait of the iconic Ghazal rockstar, Padma Bhushan, Jagjit Singh. From the makers of the award-winning film on RD Burman, now comes another riveting film that explores the artistry and pioneering positioning of the larger-than-life yet man-next-door icon, Jagjit Singh ... with charm, delight, depth, insight, humour in the process of a gripping narrative of one of the most admired and loved musicians of the century. CBFC U (DIL/1/133/2016-MUM)

Ratings and reviews

Some really rare footage of his early years. An affectionate look at the life of a much loved ghazal singer who made the form khaas and aam, both, in and for my born in 70s generation. Also very nice to hear the otherwise reclusive Chitra, speak for herself. The music they made together will always be part of my home and heart.

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