Movies and TvShows featuring "sitar" theme.
Monterey Pop is a documentary film that chronicles the legendary Monterey Pop Festival of 1967, featuring electrifying performances by some of the biggest rock acts of the time. The film captures the spirit and energy of the counterculture movement and the emergence of rock music as a cultural force. From the fiery performances to the smashing of guitars, Monterey Pop showcases a pivotal moment in music history.
In a small village in Cornwall, England, a curse is unleashed when a young woman inherits an old mansion from her father. She soon discovers the secret of the curse that turns people into deadly snakes, and must find a way to break it before it claims more lives.
Boom! (1968) is a surreal drama that follows the story of a wealthy tycoon who becomes involved in strange and mysterious events at his villa. The film explores themes of wealth, power, and death in a surreal and satirical manner.
A Chairy Tale is a charming and surreal animated short film from 1957. It tells the story of a man who becomes fascinated with a chair and begins to imagine various scenarios and interactions with it. Through stop-motion animation and pixelation techniques, the film takes the audience on a whimsical journey filled with rhythm, comedy, and fantasy. With a surprise ending, A Chairy Tale showcases the power of imagination and the joy of storytelling.
The Concert for Bangladesh (1972) is a documentary film that chronicles the historic live concert held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Organized by musician George Harrison and Indian musician Ravi Shankar, the concert aimed to raise funds for the millions of refugees from the newly independent country of Bangladesh, who were suffering from famine and war. The film captures the electrifying performances by George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and other renowned musicians, as well as the heartfelt message of unity and support for a noble cause. Through music and powerful performances, the concert became a symbol of hope and humanitarian efforts.
In Mark of the Witch, a woman is falsely accused of witchcraft and hanged in 1648. Over 300 years later, she is reincarnated and seeks revenge on those who wronged her. As she possesses the body of a college student, she unleashes her vengeful powers. The movie explores themes of the occult, revenge, and bodily possession.
Parting Ways treats The Beatles with the respect they deserve and details their lives since the world's number one band fell apart.
Chithram (1988) is a comedy-drama-musical movie that follows the story of a man who impersonates a wealthy man to win his love interest. However, tragic events and misunderstandings lead to chaos and hilarious situations. The movie explores themes of deception, love, and the consequences of our actions.
An exotic dancing girl of India inflames the passions of a traveling draftsman.
Barbra Streisand hosts a show where she showcases her musical talent along with various other musical instruments. The audience is treated to a variety of performances including singing, dancing, and instrumental solos.
After failing to make it big as a rock band, four Indian Americans in 1960s San Francisco attempt one last rebrand to ride the hippie wave and finally get their big break.
Vicky (Saif Ali Khan) is a popular singer, who meets and falls in love with Preeti (Raveena Tandon). He asks permission to marry her from her father, who instantly approves of him. Preeti is reluctant to get married but agrees for her father's sake. Soon, her father falls ill, and he makes her promise that she will not tell Vicky about her past life.
Explores the The Beatles’ love affair with India, its religions and its culture and, in turn, the impact of their music and style on a young generation in India.
Smashing Time is a comedy musical that takes place in the vibrant and exciting world of swinging London in the 1960s. It follows two friends, Yvonne and Brenda, as they leave their small town in the North of England to seek fame and fortune in the big city. They quickly find themselves caught up in the glamorous and sometimes chaotic world of show business, encountering eccentric characters, hilarious mishaps, and plenty of musical numbers along the way.
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
Ashok, is on a lookout for a job. But that does not stop him from putting on airs and bluffing, pretending that he is from a rich family. As luck would have it, he get a job of a photographer for a fictitious tabloid - Bhukump, only to lose it, because he had the misfortune to click the photograph of the owner's daughter Seema slapping an eve teaser. Never one to give up, he somehow meets her and convinces her of his good intentions. When she falls in love with him, Ashok tries to give up bluffing. But it is too late. No one believes him.
This 14-minute film talks about the Hindu god Brahma's creation of life, the world and of course the first woman. Saeed Jaffrey narrates the story as dancers Bhaskar, Dinu and Anjali Devi "act" out the story.
Baffling the authorities, a secret organization with powerful connections is creating havoc and getting away with loads of money. But their criminal run may be drawing to an end as an astute secret agent closes in with plans to bring them down. Unfortunately, the gang of baddies is tipped off to his activities and devises a counter-attack designed to eliminate him permanently.
Aap Ki Kasam (1974) tells the story of a husband who suspects his wife of infidelity and the consequences of his suspicions. As their marriage faces difficulties, they must confront their insecurities, jealousy, and distrust. A tragic turn of events leads them to reevaluate their relationship and seek forgiveness. Set against the backdrop of a wedding, parties, and train journeys, the movie explores themes of love, marriage, and the complexities of human emotions.
Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.