Runtime :1hr 20mins Directed by :Nirmal Chander Featuring: Nityanand Haldipur Film Language : In Hindi with English Subtitles 6-A Akash Ganga is a 2023 Indian documentary film by director Nirmal Chander, exploring the reclusive life of the legendary Hindustani classical musician Annapurna Devi. Narrated by her disciple, Nityanand Haldipur, the film questions whether an artist needs […]

Subject:

Annapurna Devi, a renowned musician of the Surbahar, who was the daughter of Ustad Allauddin Khan and the first wife of Ravi Shankar. 

Director:

Nirmal Chander, who also produced the film for the Annapurna Devi Foundation. 

Narrator:

Nityanand Haldipur, a disciple of Annapurna Devi and a master bansuri player. 

Theme:

The film explores the philosophical question of whether an artist can exist without an audience. 

Annapurna Devi's Decision:

In the mid-1950s, Annapurna Devi vowed to stop performing publicly to save her marriage to Ravi Shankar, who felt insecure about her fame. 

Filming:

As Annapurna Devi remained a recluse and did not grant direct access, the film uses shots of her home and interviews with her disciples to tell her story. 

Legacy:
The film highlights Annapurna Devi's talent, her role as a guru to other famous musicians, and her dedication to preserving the Maihar-Senia gharana.