Born to Sing (2001)

Mirasans of Punjab

• 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.

Release date

January 1, 2001

Runtime

45m

Language

Punjabi

Director

Shikha Jhingan

Status

Released