In what could prove to be a landmark moment for both music lovers and cultural historians, The Mishra Group Studios has released the official trailer for the documentary, “The Untold Story of Indian Music in America.”
The film uncovers what the makers see as a pioneering initiative to tell the “untold 70-year journey of Indian classical music in the United States,” a press release April 21, from The Mishra Group which is based in Boston, said.
To watch the trailer, visit – https://bostonsf.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thdydre-nhuhrjujhr-r/
“This documentary is a celebration of perseverance, artistry, and identity,” Producer Vandana Sharma, is quoted saying in the press release. “It’s an exciting time for Indian music in the U.S. and globally, and we’re thrilled to finally bring this powerful story to the world.”
Set to premiere on May 10, 2025, the documentary traces the evolution of Indian music—from the first Indian classical performance in New York City in 1955 to today’s Indian American musical landscape. “It explores both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions, showcasing how an ancient art form found new life in the American cultural fabric,” the press release notes.
“The idea was born when we witnessed a Kathak Manch Pravesh in Boston, accompanied entirely by musicians born and trained in the U.S.,” said Executive Producer and founder of the Mishra Group Studios Upendra Mishra. “It was a striking symbol of how Indian classical music has not only survived but matured and thrived on American soil.”
“The Untold Story of Indian Music in America” goes beyond history, creators say. “It is a cinematic tribute to the unsung heroes: teachers, students, parents, and artists who built a quiet revolution in basements, temples, living rooms, and concert halls across the country,” they note.
The film features rare archival footage, candid interviews with maestros that chart the genre’s rise from curiosity to cultural phenomenon.
The trailer is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Parikh Worldwide Media is the largest Indian-American publishing group in the United States. The group publishes five periodicals – “News India Times,” a national weekly newspaper; “Desi Talk in New York,” a weekly newspaper serving the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region; and “Desi Talk in Chicago,” a weekly newspaper serving the Greater Chicago area and the Midwestern states; and “The Indian American,” a national online quarterly feature magazine, and the Gujarat Times, a Gujarati language weekly. The combined circulation and readership of these publications make the media group the most influential in the ethnic Indian market.
Trailer released for documentary: “The Untold Story of Indian Music in America” – newsindiatimes.com
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