Raga(1971)
A film journey into the soul of India.
Raga Synopsis
A Film Journey to the Soul of India documents the life of sitar master Ravi Shankar in the late 1960s and early 1970s, following him on his return to India to revisit his guru, Bengali multi-instrumentalist and composer, Baba Ustad Allauddin Khan. It further explores Shankar's life as a musician and teacher in the United States and Europe, initiating those in the West to the exceptional world that is Indian classical music and culture. Through rare and candid footage shot in both India and the United States, Raga sheds light on Shankar's influences and collaborations, from Allauddin Khan to his famed dancer brother Uday Shankar, to his associations with Western musicians Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison. Fully narrated by Shankar himself, the film reveals music as the soul of India and of Shankar's life.
Raga (1971) is a music and documentary film directed by Howard Worth, released on November 23, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ravi Shankar and George Harrison. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Worth
- Writers:
- Nancy Bacal
- Production:
- Apple Corps
- Status:
- Released
Raga (1971) Trailer
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Raga Cast & Crew
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Directed by Howard Worth, written by Nancy Bacal.
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Raga Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Raga – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Raga?
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The main cast of Raga (1971) includes Ravi Shankar and George Harrison. The film was directed by Howard Worth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raga released?
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Raga was released on November 23, 1971 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Raga worth watching?
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Raga (1971) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Raga?
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