Born to Sing
“Mirasans of Punjab”
2001•U•45m•Released
Documentary
The film nostalgically traverses the unique tradition of the Punjab, in which the Mirasans cry on death, bring laughter at birth and marriage and bridge communities. Today, children of Mirasans are struggling to survive with dwindling patronage and are moving out from family space to public space.
Director
Shikha Jhingan
Writer
Shikha Jhingan
Studio
IGNCA
Cast
Sugran
Self
Mirasan Woman
Self
Mirasan Woman
Self
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