Dance of the Wind

Meditative film set in Delhi. A singer trained by her mother is forced by her mother's death to consider her place in a tradition of music-making. For the most part it seems to explore the idea of this tradition with subtlety. Beautifully shot and acts as a sort of homage to the music which fills the soundtrack.

An extremely spiritual movie living mainly from its Indian music which emanates an utmostly quiet serenity. Although the story has some lengths now and then the true fan of Indian cinema will enjoy this movie. Other movie goers will most likely have problems with this film.

Pallavi(Kitu Gidwani) who is an aspiring Indian Classical singer, and daughter of Karuna Devi(Kapila Vatsayayan) looses her voice and is not able to sing further following the death of his mother. She subsequently looses her carrer, students and even her husband(Bhaveen Gosain). Then comes a young girl Tara(Roshan Bano) in her life and teaches her to sing and to live.

Watching Dance with the wind is like going to musical and spiritual journey with the characters. Great music, cinematography, story and the performance makes the movie a beautiful piece of art.

Kitu Gadwani has done a great job portyaing as a singer going through a dark phase of life. Her face, expression all are in sync with the mood of the movie. Bhaveen Gosain was equally good and looked promising but I didn't saw any of his work apart from this movie.

One special scene that touches my heart was when Pallavi was on stage and not able to sing. His husband appologizes to entire crowd that she is in shock following the death of her mother, so unable to sing. And the entire crowd clapped for Pallavi.

And that scene with the Baba, who teaches pallavi, "Mere maun mein hi tumhari gayaki janm legi".

This one was some of the rare true film dedicated to music and Kitu Gadwani looked damn convincing as Pallavi.

We bought this on VHS and loved it. It shows India in a way I've never seen it before, far from the traditional view usually portrayed and not remotely Bollywood. This film would be enjoyed by any nationality, it's a truly international film and doesn't depend on language; it's moody and magical. Miramax would be advised to snap it up before it's too late, this film will be discovered. It's spiritual, moving, modern and mysterious at the same time; with beautiful cinematography and a soundtrack to die for. Buy it and enjoy the experience. We did. Janis & Wilson. London.

I found this movie through MUBI - India channel. Like most of the reviews mention, this is a movie of a purely spiritual journey. You can sum it up in what Pallavi (Kitu Gidwani's character) says after her mother's death, "I have been singing all this while in my mother's scale (sur). I haven't been able to find mine. Now who'll teach me?". It is also a homage to the tradition of music-making, and what it takes to keep it alive, the sacrifices.