Alindia Radio focusses on the lives of the Neelagara singers of South Karnataka
We have a plethora of folks music traditions, the place every word is a testomony to the wealthy cultural heritage — from Karnataka’s Bhavageete, which stirs hearts with its poetic depth and the Baul musicians of Bengal, who signify devotion to Sohar of Rajasthan that celebrates childbirth and Chhattisgarh’s Pandavani, which retells epics with fervour.
From such a big selection of musical traditions, filmmaker Rangaswamy S has skilled his lens on a musical neighborhood referred to as Neelagaras. They journey from one village to a different singing the story of Manteswamy.
Rangaswamy seems on the neighborhood of singers by a fictitious character referred to as Madappa in Alindia Radio. The film exhibits how Neelagara Madappa spends time spreading the teachings of Manteswamy and is drawn to the magic of the radio. Madappa’s dedication to the trigger decreases in his need to earn more cash. In the method, he’s exploited by individuals, who deliver out cassettes, CDs and books with out his data. Madappa is devastated by the top of all of it. The film was screened on the 15th version of BIFFes (Bengaluru International Film Festival).
Goutam Mysore as Neelagara Madappa
Manteswami was a veerashaiva saint, who lived within the 15th century, and fought towards dowry, caste-based exploitation and home violence. His tales and preachings are present in Manteswami Kavya, sung by his disciples — the Neelagaras, largely discovered within the areas of Mysore, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar in South Karnataka. They narrate the folks epic to the accompaniment of string devices, cymbals and drums. The language and expression of the songs are easy. The songs carry the messages of bhakti and life’s philosophy.
Rangaswamy made the film impressed by senior Kannada author Amaresh Nugadoni’s quick story Daivakke modalu sharanembevu. He additionally took reference from Dharege Doddavaru, a work primarily based on Manteswamy’s life. “Apart from these references, I had discussions with well-known Neelagara Malavalli Mahadevaswamy and Pichalli Srinivas. The latter is also the singer and music composer of the film.” The lead position has been essayed by theatre actor Goutam Mysore.
The film, which highlights the lack of a musical tradition and human values, has been screened on the Indo-French International Film Festival and Indian Film Festival in Melbourne.