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This film is on composer Muthuswami Dikshitar blending Sanskrit lyrics with colonial tunes. Screening on Nov.24

Sahanas in Mylapore will screen the award-winning documentary film titled ‘Colonial Interlude’ on Nov.24 evening at its premises on D’ Silva Road. The film starts at 6 p.m.

This film explores the magical genre of music that emerged when composer Muthuswami Dikshitar blended Sanskrit lyrics with colonial tunes. Created and directed by the music composer and educator, Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, this documentary highlights the fusion of cultures through music.

Sahanas is at No. 15, D’Silva Road, Mylapore, near HDFC Bank, Abiramapuram.

Entry: is free but registration is mandatory via WhatsApp at 6381230739) Contact Details : 6381230739
Tags: docu-film, muthuswami dikshitar

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