The Songs of Pyaasa - A Narrative within a Narrative

This article analyses how the songs of Pyaasa,1957 including musical and cinematic elements not only contribute to further the film’s narrative but also stands apart weaving its own narrative and themes relevant to current Indian politics and society. Five songs from Pyaasa are used to examine the o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Srijana Siri Murthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Pittsburgh 2023-10-01
Series:CINEJ Cinema Journal
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Online Access:http://cinej.pitt.edu/ojs/cinej/article/view/421