Indus Blues | Award-Winning Musical Feature Documentary | Pakistan | Director's Cut

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 24 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 1,5 тис.

  • @inginouity1
    @inginouity1 6 місяців тому +58

    Five times I have watched this documentary. Five times it has brought me to tears. If I watch it fifty times more, it still will.I am Amritdhari Sikh, Guru is my life. The hate and fanaticism of those trying to wipe out this musical legacy has nothing to do with religion and everything with the pathological drive to control people.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  6 місяців тому +8

      Thank you deeply for your heartfelt feedback. It means a lot to us. These artists have dedicated their lives to spreading love, peace, and art. Stay blessed. ❤

    • @RurallSoull
      @RurallSoull 2 місяці тому +2

      I can't stop my tears too.

    • @68arupratan
      @68arupratan Місяць тому

      Perfectly said

    • @68arupratan
      @68arupratan Місяць тому

      ​@@JawadShariffilmsI am an Indian. Deeply moved by your presentation, thought and the underlying philosophy. Wait for your next.

    • @rheinhartsilvento2576
      @rheinhartsilvento2576 Місяць тому

      Yes - it is a desire to control. Control of every manifestation of humanity.
      But it DOES come from religion.
      Not some "interpretation" of religion. It is clearly written in the main text of Islam: theQur'an - that music is "haram".
      The only way people stay spiritually and emotionally alive and creative in Muslim societies and civilizations is by circumventing, ignoring and adapting the anti-Life, anti-human "rules" that are contained in these texts, that supposedly come from God.
      God is ALL. God is Divine vibration, God is sound, God is the Divine Word that has created and constantly creates all that is.
      Saying that making sound, creating music that vibrates in our hearts and brings us closer to our Creator, to the joy of existing is wrong and forbidden...is the most absurd and disgusting heresy.
      It is not truth.

  • @Roop1962
    @Roop1962 Рік тому +173

    This documentary deserves to go viral, especially in South Asia. The quality of photography and sound recording is perfect. The masterly editing does not allow the unhurried pace of the film to slacken even for a minute. The erudition and curatorship that inspire the piece are dazzling. Most of all, the director's love for his people and their culture permeates every moment of the film. Finally, as an Indian, I would like to add that the film highlights our similarities and shows us how close we remain even after 76 years of barbed wire and bayonets. Congratulations, best wishes, and much love from India. 🇮🇳🤗🇵🇰

  • @SK-nc6mn
    @SK-nc6mn Рік тому +147

    If i were the Government of Pakistan, I'd give lifetime stipends to such artists, and make them teachers.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  2 місяці тому +5

      I wish.... I wish....

    • @hosahallipadmesh7698
      @hosahallipadmesh7698 2 місяці тому

      I’m surprised the evil mullah’s haven’t arrested these great musicians

    • @TheDzenie
      @TheDzenie 2 місяці тому +2

      You can still support them by bringing it up

    • @mayankimmortal
      @mayankimmortal Місяць тому +1

      Only if pakistan had enough 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

    • @tarininathaghoridurgadevi
      @tarininathaghoridurgadevi Місяць тому +2

      @@JawadShariffilms How about finding a label willing to bring some recording out and a good management for a good tour in the US and Europe ?

  • @ishasharma3945
    @ishasharma3945 2 роки тому +298

    I cannot explain how overwhelmed I am after seeing this documentary. It’s a precious piece of art. I have immense respect for this culture. Each and every shot is so beautifully captured! Literally got tears during some shots. Loved it. Loved it to the core♥️

  • @dharm-my5ip
    @dharm-my5ip Рік тому +101

    I'm so thankful to all the artists and team who made this documentary!! ❤ I'm from Gujarat, and I was astonished by the similarities between sindhi folk songs and gujarati folk songs. Forget abut rhythm, tunes, beats even certain words were also exactly same. I can sing along "khamma mara nand ji na lal, morli sha ne vagadi"! You can separate the land not the people and culture, I hope common people will support these artists and revive the culture which defined these lands for thousands of years. Love to all ❤

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +3

      Beautiful words... Thanks & love from Pakistan

    • @al-emir-yuzufdurkastani9558
      @al-emir-yuzufdurkastani9558 Рік тому

      my friend, the culture and people are not the same... calm down lol.

    • @wisedesi442
      @wisedesi442 3 місяці тому +1

      Basically this is documentary of plight of leftover Hindus.

    • @ecocarefoundation4314
      @ecocarefoundation4314 3 місяці тому +1

      Very heart warming visuals music,narration that evokes one's feeling.Such documentary will help us understand how rich is our music in our culture and life ,such heritage must be preserved for our next generation.Since I am from Kutch region,I felt special attachment. Well done and all the best Yash,USA.

    • @GreenOrangeBlueWhite
      @GreenOrangeBlueWhite 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@al-emir-yuzufdurkastani9558we can do with more love, ishq not hate or nafrat, brother

  • @kartikaynira
    @kartikaynira Рік тому +59

    I’m overflowing with emotions right now. What a profound piece of work! I am an Indian, and I feel sad for these dying traditions of music because this was/is our music too, so it’s a collective loss for us.

    • @powerplay8355
      @powerplay8355 Рік тому +3

      Do not segregate yourself, only the western world does this

    • @debrac1688
      @debrac1688 2 місяці тому

      ​@@powerplay8355 not true

  • @sayantanpaul1655
    @sayantanpaul1655 Рік тому +21

    Once a part of India ..the mighty Indus river and its valley...from which india got its name... very heartbreaking to watch

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Місяць тому

      @@sayantanpaul1655 💔

    • @A.R.V_02
      @A.R.V_02 4 дні тому

      No part of India, U people were never like us l, We have been living here for thousands and thousands of years, Stay near the gangetic plains, that is your home

  • @Vibesandstuf
    @Vibesandstuf 3 роки тому +174

    The range of instruments covered in this documentary is insane. You served your culture well my brother. Respect

  • @mayanksharma9380
    @mayanksharma9380 Рік тому +21

    My heart bursts out loud seeing these wonderful artisans longing even for their existence.........They are preserving and continuing the culture and tradition in form of music and dance which we often say as folk culture...........They don't want fame out of it or any monetary benefits even unless given.........disheartened to see people misbehaving and disrespecting the art or the talent which they've earned through their hard work........................Huge appreciation to Jawad Sharif Films for documenting these wonderful people and places through the length and breadth of Pakistan..........I hope people will respect art after watching this documentary.................Love from "Himachal Pradesh" [INDIA] ..........❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤......to these artisans and wonderful people of PAKISTAN.........

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +1

      Thank you sooo much Mayank… your words means a lot 🙏🙏🙏

  • @fahadsaboor
    @fahadsaboor 6 місяців тому +21

    Didn’t knew that such instruments and such sounds exist in this country.The director’s depiction of sunset in the background adds so much emotions to all these melodies.

  • @bharatdharma3820
    @bharatdharma3820 Рік тому +27

    Thanks for showing the native culture of the Indus Valley, precariously surviving even after 1200 years of suppression

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +1

      Our pleasure!

    • @Jenvlogs404
      @Jenvlogs404 26 днів тому

      across bordering states in lndia travelers are a very popular tourist spot and the same attire is rituaI from red in hair part, nose studs, white bangIes…etc, also where name of nation from or roots

  • @tanvishinde9622
    @tanvishinde9622 Рік тому +16

    पुरे यूनिट को बहुत सारे धन्यवाद | ये फिल्म बनानेमे आप सबने जो मेहनत ली है उसकी जितनी तारीफ करे उतनी कम है 🙏.. रमण शिंदे, नाशिक, महाराष्ट्र, भारत.

  • @iqrakhan435
    @iqrakhan435 2 роки тому +83

    Whoever came up with the idea to make this documentary, i thank you with all my heart!! Loved every second of it. 💙👏👏👏

  • @shrirangmirajkar7711
    @shrirangmirajkar7711 Рік тому +65

    What a brilliant film. The musicians, their stories, their music. All these precious aspects are so beautifully presented. Thank you!

  • @RurallSoull
    @RurallSoull 2 місяці тому +16

    My God I can't stop my tears. I remember the day when I had bought cheap flute from street vendor and dreamt to play it in my mountainous solitude. It still lays with the guitar I abandoned. May be it wasn't in me or my passion wasn't justified. These musicians are saints. Love from District Attock, Lehnda Punjab.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  2 місяці тому

      @@RurallSoull I can feel this.. Love ❤️

    • @charc8951
      @charc8951 Місяць тому

      does the documentary not inspire you to pick it back up?

    • @RurallSoull
      @RurallSoull Місяць тому

      @@charc8951 Faiz once said, "Tujh se bhi dilfaraib hain gham rozgar ke". Which literally means that earning deficiency hurts you more than love. I can sing but circumstances never put me at ease to pursue my passions

  • @doctorjpn
    @doctorjpn Рік тому +118

    *Ustad aptly stated, "Religion and politics have ruined Pakistan."*
    *"Two things will never die, Love and Music. They will live forever"*

    • @preknown9258
      @preknown9258 Рік тому

      copied

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +8

      With love and Music is the sanity of human being 🙏🏽

    • @eee9034
      @eee9034 Рік тому

      Things that are banned by the religion made by a pdf file r@*ist warlord , which pakistanis gladly follows

    • @sohailajaved3278
      @sohailajaved3278 Місяць тому

      "If music be the food of love, play on;
      Give me the excess of it, ..."
      Shakespeare's from Twelfth Night.

    • @mohidmukhtar-zf5zp
      @mohidmukhtar-zf5zp Місяць тому

      Only lust for power and wealth has ruined it, when will we understand.

  • @naominautiyal5542
    @naominautiyal5542 2 роки тому +58

    Thank you for bringing the real voices of the true artists... and their dying and unappreciated art to the forefront! This desperately needed to be documented for all of the future to witness! Respect!

  • @khayal-e-alraaz5270
    @khayal-e-alraaz5270 Рік тому +10

    Pakistan kitna alag sa dikhaai diya hai is documentary me. I can't explain it but there's something really special about this documentary the way they filmed it , presented it , is just wow. I really loved the thinking of those artists. Saare artist itne hi azaad khayal ke hote hai. Isliye duniya se itne mukhtalif hote hai. I really wish ye instruments zinda rahe hamesha! Thank you for making this. Love from India❣️

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +3

      Buhat Buhat shukriya aap kaa...... Hum ne koshish ki hai ky in fankaroun ky dil ki baat aap tak poanch saky....

    • @khayal-e-alraaz5270
      @khayal-e-alraaz5270 Рік тому +2

      @@JawadShariffilms ji pohocha di hai aur bade behtar dhang se pohochaai hai aapne. 😇

    • @rubina1868
      @rubina1868 Місяць тому

      Pakistan has so much talent. Too bad feudal lords n external international politics want to keep this country under developed n in constant war.

    • @rubina1868
      @rubina1868 Місяць тому +1

      @@JawadShariffilmsjanab khuda aap ko kamyaabi de. Dil ko choo liya

  • @vinaynadu1811
    @vinaynadu1811 2 місяці тому +6

    A well deserved Award for a Documentary covering all parts of the country and the history attached with the instruments.

  • @natashanajeeb4959
    @natashanajeeb4959 3 роки тому +42

    Thank you for uploading your documentary, it's a sad state of affairs we failed to appreciate our heros, languages, culture and music.
    Zia's period added fuel to fire. I hope the future is better.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for watching it. I hope too

    • @nazifarahman9198
      @nazifarahman9198 Рік тому +1

      Stop blaming people the problem is Islam itself

    • @junaidbhat9747
      @junaidbhat9747 5 місяців тому +4

      @@nazifarahman9198No it isn’t. It is the people who would go to extreme levels in the name of religion. I am from Kashmir (Indian Side) and the folk songs are still alive despite many people being Muslim. You know that Muslims can be Sufi?

    • @nazifarahman9198
      @nazifarahman9198 5 місяців тому

      Is Sufi indigenous to Kashmir specifically? Traditional doesn't mean folk songs only? Where are the nature binding revering rituals? Where is sharda script? Where is the reverence of local spirits and rivers? Where is the continuation of the knowledge of you bhats?

  • @vikrantbachhav
    @vikrantbachhav 2 роки тому +39

    Beautifully captured the essence of Indus culture, authentic portrayal of the musicians and folk Artists ! Thanks for sharing ! Love 🇮🇳

  • @nemosaid
    @nemosaid Рік тому +45

    I wish there was a special like button for this documentary. The plot, the camera shots and angles, amazing candid dialogs and music - I felt like I came to know a new side of our music while the sadness of the current state of it. God bless Jawad & his team for such a documentary. There is a line at the end of the feature, something like - "love and music will live forever". I agree and so will this feature piece!

  • @Kkinder-zy4ui
    @Kkinder-zy4ui 2 роки тому +48

    We never learn lessons and don’t appreciate the precious languages, heritage, skills and knowledge of this delicate world.
    Thank you for bringing these heroes to the light. Wishing everyone involved in this film every success.

  • @maheshmenghwar3918
    @maheshmenghwar3918 Рік тому +12

    Two things never die, love and music.
    What a documentary. Eyes are wet.

  • @radhikasingh9118
    @radhikasingh9118 Рік тому +36

    This documentary is so precious, I cannot describe my feelings while viewing it. This should be shown to the whole world.

  • @sangramsutar8265
    @sangramsutar8265 2 роки тому +17

    Surprise to see some Hindus in Sindh, with authentic music, just same as Rajasthani music. Really beautiful, love from India.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  2 роки тому +2

      thank you so much, means alot.
      Love from Pakistan :)

    • @CutePokapipi
      @CutePokapipi Рік тому +3

      Luckily that part of the border has remained unaffected since partition and also unaffected by partition. Since it was in the desert, migrating to India only meant suicide in the deeper desert so the people stayed exactly where they were an exactly how they were. The Thar desert is soley and only the northern part of Rajasthan, just like an arm leftover of a larger body of the desert. Thar is Rajasthan. there is actually no difference except an imaginary live which exists only for humans, all the birds belonging to the area are there free to roam their huge desert.

    • @izharfatima5295
      @izharfatima5295 Рік тому

      The left over arm unfortunately is Rajhistan not thar.

  • @khatyanhasaan7510
    @khatyanhasaan7510 Рік тому +39

    It is beyond my range of words; I can use to praise this absolutely amazing piece of filming. Thankyou Jawad for documenting this. Arts in Pakistan as a WHOLE is thankful to you 💕💕💕

  • @jasvantdarji6198
    @jasvantdarji6198 Рік тому +6

    पूरी डॉक्यूमेंट्री का हर सब्द दिल को छू लिया । कितना गजब की संस्कृति है । है भाग्य विधाता सब को शक्ति दे संस्कृति बचाने की।

  • @fredyleon4942
    @fredyleon4942 Рік тому +6

    Muchisimas gracias un documental exelente los instrumentos musicales que han documentado son bellos hermosos al igual que sus interpretes si no existiera la musica el planeta ya estaria extinto con tanta maldad que existe MUSICA ES AMOR MUSICA ES DIOS EL SUFISMO ES LO MEJOR QUE EXISTE SUBLIME

  • @sohailosmanali6499
    @sohailosmanali6499 Рік тому +6

    This beautiful film was clearly a labour of love by all those involved. Its powerful and very sad beginning where a handful of extremists try to stop musicians from performing. The journey alomg the Indus is beautifully covered from the north to the sea. It is sad how a few in the name of religion are trying to end the thousand year old culture of music of the Indus Valley. The resilience of musicians, their dedication to this art form is so well captured in this film. It is shameful the apathy of the State is doing nothing to save, promote and keep this culture and tradition of music and musicians. Thank you for this film. I am sharing it on social media.

  • @pakaran23
    @pakaran23 Рік тому +6

    Wow.. This is so powerful. These musicians spoke like scholars. They are way above any of us. It is so sad to see their current plight. Thank you for the documentary. Religious fanaticism will die, love and music will prevail.

  • @Codetutor-DemystifyCoding
    @Codetutor-DemystifyCoding 27 днів тому +2

    At 1:09:20 When that ripe old man said that - Just when I had learnt to make the instrument, my master passed away and I felt I lost the whole world" and started shedding rhe tears, it suddenly hit a different note. Brilliant documentory. A simple like or comment would be a underserved way of showing the appreciation.

  • @wookie4522
    @wookie4522 Рік тому +18

    The sound design, the cinematography, I'm in awe, absolutely nailed it. Got so much to learn, keep bringing such stories.

  • @CauseOfFreedom-mc7fx
    @CauseOfFreedom-mc7fx 24 дні тому +2

    I don't know how I stumbled upon this but one of the best docs I've ever seen. Music speak for itself. I cried a few times. It's so freaking emotional in the best way possible. Long live desi music

  • @syedfaraz-lz6cz
    @syedfaraz-lz6cz 21 день тому +4

    Everyone makes just action or romantic movies but this is true cinema representing the culture and music thanks jawad sharif films ❤

  • @israrali798
    @israrali798 Рік тому +20

    Thanks for such an amazing documentary. Sad to see how this amazing art is dying. Amazed to see how similar are our instrument and notes but in my India the story is different. Lots of love to all the artists and instrument makers .

  • @shahidapakistani2217
    @shahidapakistani2217 Рік тому +8

    Well done! It is high time we gave respect to our cultural heritage, both folk and classical. Pakistan’s cultural heritage is beautiful, rich in quality and inspiring. It touches the soul. Well done Jawad Sharif!

  • @pal802
    @pal802 9 місяців тому +7

    I just came across this gem n I have no words to express how overwhelming it was to watch it. When the Ustad who plays borrendo says, that we are bound by norms of society. When ustadji playing Sarinda is stopped in the beginning of the movie. My heart aches and ustad sachu khan playing with his fellow musicians in the house courtyard. I could feel the pain in that music. I live in Punjab, India and while watching this movie, I felt like I am also part of that society which has done so much injustice to them. Though we are on this side of the border, what would have been their future in this country, where itself the folk music is dying . Pakistani music is doing wonders in the world. Every year coke studio is watched by millions of people. Why they are not coming forward to help these people.... I mean they should be part of it. Love and music never die, was said by one old man in the video. Music connects us to God, to another soul. Jawad Sharif took so much pain to search artists in every region of Pakistan. I had never seen many of these instruments ever in my life. Hoping for better future for all of them. 🙏

  • @dipuBarua
    @dipuBarua Рік тому +25

    I am not sure how to express my feelings after watching this docu. Let's start with appreciation and happiness. Brilliant docu. Eceptional work by Jawad bhai and your team. Next, sad part. If any of these artists are forced to give up on their art then it's not just a loss to Pakistan only but a loss to entire humanity. It will prove that humanilty is chasing expensive but worthless pursuits and giving up on treasures of the world. The entire music world, disregarding the boudaries set-up by politicians, must come to the rescue of these artists and artisans. It may be painful but as rightly pointed out by a gentleman in this docu, perhaps more exposure of these artists to the western world, may help them and the art to survive. In my humble opinion, collaborations like Coke Studio, Nescafe Basement, Lahooti etc may also help by fusing these traditional folk music with modern musical art. I sincerely wish that more Pakistanis begins to appreciate these folk art and sees them as their own rather than that of their enemy's. And we, on this side of the barbed fence, will eagerly wait for such artists to flourish and have their work uploaded on SM platforms like UA-cam so that we too can enjoy such beauties. Salam and dua from India. Just to add. These are truly the art/music of god which takes years, if not decade to learn and master. In their own true word, they still learn.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Love from Pakistan

  • @isabellechouinard1024
    @isabellechouinard1024 2 роки тому +13

    Wonderful film! Occasions are so rare to see beautiful people of Pakistan! For those who never saw the film "Latcho Drom", please do! It's a 100% musical film, no dialogue. It starts in Rajasthan and travels all the way to Andaloucia in Spain. So in Indus Blues, the very colorful men dressed in orange, really reminded me of Rajasthan where it all started it seems like. We could really feel their "Gypsy" style. Yes narrow minded religious people are killing the beauty of humanity. Let's play music and dance!

  • @hasibulhasan6810
    @hasibulhasan6810 Рік тому +10

    It's not like a documentary, It's a loving message for all over the world that "music and love is the secret language of God." South Asia (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)have so many sign of it. Take my bhakti and cordial love from my deepest core. Hasib from Bangladesh. ❤🙏

  • @AjayGupta-xo8xu
    @AjayGupta-xo8xu Рік тому +16

    Soul stirring film. Sad to see the affairs in Pakistan, which shares so much cultural traditions with India and in India the same traditions are so cherished and flourishing. Hope that Pakistan too can flourish and so can our common heritage of folk music and dance.

    • @tina.singh27
      @tina.singh27 Рік тому +2

      Partition should not have happend, that was wrong and created wars, hatred with the excuse of religion! Love and Music are the only religion ppl should follow 🥰

    • @AmigoPKOfficial
      @AmigoPKOfficial Рік тому +1

      ​@@tina.singh27😢
      Don't know what a man wants, what have we got by partitions 🙏if thoughts and ideologies are the criteria then every human being is different from others. Diversity is the beauty but politicians and game of thrones has no heart. They just believe in divide and rule.

  • @eetrilained
    @eetrilained Рік тому +5

    This is easily the best documentary I've seen in years. Astoundingly focused, beautifully structured and deeply touching. Even at a distance of 5000 miles the music, people, places, and story it carries forth is almost a living experience. May it keep on reaching new audiences and keep revealing and perhaps even reviving the timeless culture which is still present behind the deafening nonsense of politics and religion. Thank you for making and sharing it!!

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому

      Thank you sooo much… this is such a beautiful message 🙏🙏🙏

  • @mayankrami2221
    @mayankrami2221 2 місяці тому +2

    Beautifully Documentary - hope things will get better for all artist

  • @arsalanqureshi904
    @arsalanqureshi904 2 місяці тому +5

    This is just amazing!
    Bheriyoon ko boht sakht zarurat he yeh documentry ghoor-o-fikr k sath dekhny ki.

  • @mrpatchy9950
    @mrpatchy9950 Рік тому +7

    An extremely beautiful documentary taking us to the hallowed past which takes us into the simple lives of folk musician’s , and their instruments , sadly they are fighting to continue their simple lives of simple joys . It will be a sad day for humanity if sadly they are covered by the desert sands and lost to will be tremendous and sad loss to humanity if the future generation cannot get a chance to hear such melodious sound coming from these simple folk musician’s. Thank you for this unforgettable documentary.

  • @amit_thelazydog
    @amit_thelazydog Рік тому +7

    I’m in tears. Such a supremely beautiful work of art this is …

  • @CRYSTALGALAXYWORLD
    @CRYSTALGALAXYWORLD Рік тому +4

    I don't know you. Apki documantory mere TV per ai recommendations per. Maine waisay hi start ki. Pehlay #khushi huwi k kisi Pakistani ne documentaries per bhi kaam kya hay. Aur boom hosh ur gay bai. Buhat maza araha hay. Abhi tuk half daikhi hay and I start commenting. That's such great piece u made. And why its not more famous till now. The quality and value is so high. Highly recommended. Dil Khush hogaya aur udas bhi

  • @alihassankhan4919
    @alihassankhan4919 Рік тому +10

    Molvion ka dimag kharab hai, jo kehtey hain mousiqi haram hai. Mousiqi Kesi ko koi nuqsan nahi pohanchati. Love this documentary❤

    • @HitechAdvice
      @HitechAdvice 3 місяці тому

      Islam mazhab hi kharab hai

    • @suranjan84
      @suranjan84 Місяць тому

      So lovely

    • @rubina1868
      @rubina1868 Місяць тому +1

      Mere khyaal se riyaz main waqt ziyada aur ibadat kam ka khadsha se mana kiya hai magar bakhuda.. kuch ragas aisi hoti hai jo dil ek ibadat ka jazba paida karti hai. Yeh sur sun kar khuda ko yaad kiya. Jazakum Allah

    • @NaushadAli-rj6vn
      @NaushadAli-rj6vn 29 днів тому

      Classical music is very near to divinity. It kills anxiety and gives joy.

    • @nostalgicever3267
      @nostalgicever3267 8 днів тому

      ​@😮🎉rubina1868

  • @daleadelic
    @daleadelic 22 дні тому +1

    "truthful like dogs in our natural state" great lyrics... may the world know true peace and freedom!

  • @vishalrawat3204
    @vishalrawat3204 Рік тому +4

    Couldn't simply stop my tears from rolling out while he says " ye kabhi khatam nahi ho sakta"....such a soulful documentary...!! Proud being a string instrumentalist..

  • @AainFoundation
    @AainFoundation 2 роки тому +20

    people doing this kind of work need so much more recognition

  • @sarahkeller7967
    @sarahkeller7967 Рік тому +14

    Thank you for making this beautiful documentary available to All 💜

  • @bobjary9382
    @bobjary9382 2 роки тому +10

    This beautiful old traditional way of making music and instruments , passing on the canon and skills often only orally from the master to the novice is so incredibly fragile and precious.
    I hope Pakistan recovers from its current floods , its a beautiful and very valuable country ..

  • @bharatbhushan3238
    @bharatbhushan3238 Рік тому +5

    What a beautiful presentation of the, traditional instruments, the vanishing music and musical instruments. Pakistan is moving towards hell, created in the name of religion. I feel very sad about the dying traditional music. The documentary was heart' touching and feeling bad and full sympathy and moral support with the artists. Congratulations to the team who created this memorable documentary

  • @aminajaved8199
    @aminajaved8199 11 днів тому

    ایک پل روتی ہوں ایک پل ہنستی ہوں۔ کیسی معصومیت ہے ان فنکاروں کی آنکھوں میں، کتنی محبت جھلکتی ہے ان کی باتوں سے۔ روایت کو زندہ رکھے ہوئے یہ لوگ جن کا فن ان کی زندگی پہ بھاری ہے اور جن کے آلات سے نکلے ساز سننے والے کے دل کو چھوتے ہیں۔ ان کا فن ہم پہ قرض ہے کہ نہ صرف اس کی قدر کریں بلکہ اس کی ترویج بھی کریں، اسے پھلنے پھولنے کا موقع دیں۔ پھر ہی ان کی محبت رائیگاں نہیں جائے گی۔
    Hats off to the team ❤. It's such an exceptional work, in itself is Art. 🌸

  • @aimenabbasi10
    @aimenabbasi10 Рік тому +5

    After watching this documentary, I'm not sure whether I should be happy or sad. The majority of Pakistanis are unaware of the country's vibrant musical culture. Indus Blues is an accurate representation of our musical heritage. The type of struggle that folk musicians face, as well as the fear of losing their forefathers' art due to a lack of opportunities, elicits a wide range of emotions. Outstanding work!
    For me this serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting and elevating these talented folk/traditional musicians so that their rich musical heritage can be enjoyed by future generations.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +1

      Dear Aimen, Thank you so much for your kind words and acknowledgment.

  • @jazzer4
    @jazzer4 3 роки тому +19

    Fantastic and very poignant film. As a fellow musician, though very far from Pakistan, I really felt the passion for the music of these people, and the sense of loss that was evident. A beautifully made and necessary documentary, congratulations to all concerned.

  • @hayashah
    @hayashah 2 роки тому +15

    watching it again, and every time it leaves me tearful :,)
    Amazing work deserve so much!!!

  • @dksharma9507
    @dksharma9507 Місяць тому +1

    I quenched thirst of my soul for such melodious,heard less heard melody of sub continent. Superb cinemetography, best script, and direction . Jawad bhai deserve my salaam .....
    A lady simging a folk where she demands the bangles to be brought from jaisalmer touched my heart....Been of snack charmer is really not sold on shop.... The Govt.should make endeavour to save dying artisan to serve the culture. Music is path way to Almighty.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Місяць тому

      @@dksharma9507 Wsalam aur buhat bubat shukriyaaa.. Your words means a lot 🙏

  • @dharmayogaashram979
    @dharmayogaashram979 Рік тому +3

    "Indus Blues" is how (H)indus feel over having their homeland stolen from them!😢 love the Sufis and all mystics, they are the hope.

    • @kdshak4904
      @kdshak4904 Рік тому

      No one “stole”. Only two Muslim majority provinces Punjab and Bengal were divided. Those too on the behest of non Muslims. This was to cut down political power of Muslim majority. India used the same partition again after 1947 to cut down the power of Sikhs. Back in 1947 Every other province remained intact. Please avoid such hateful comments.

    • @dharmayogaashram979
      @dharmayogaashram979 Рік тому

      @@kdshak4904 the Indus valley was the original homeland of the (H)indus.

    • @kdshak4904
      @kdshak4904 Рік тому +2

      @@dharmayogaashram979
      That’s the view of European colonizers. They couldn’t tell the difference between
      A) Hindu “inhabitants of Indus Valley Civilization (IVC)” irrespective of their religious practices.
      B) Hindu dharma that’s mainly linked to Ganga Valley Civilization (GVC).
      Same way for non-Europeans it is hard to tell the difference between the cultural and religious practices of Italians, Germans, Greeks, French, and British. So they just consider them one single culture/religion that is White/Christians.
      About Indian Subcontinent the same ignorance existed and outsiders considered everyone as just one single monolithic culture. Obviously that’s not true. Indian subcontinent’s history and human evolution is much older than Europeans so naturally there are more religions and distinct cultures.
      Once freed from European colonialism, this confusion has persisted unfortunately.
      To the point of ignorance, Indians today use English language and British views to spread their inferiority complex and do not feel proud of their GVC roots and insist upon placing themselves far away to IVC that’s 1000s of miles away.
      Peace love and respect 🙏🙏🙏

    • @dharmayogaashram979
      @dharmayogaashram979 Рік тому

      @@kdshak4904 if you think deeper you cannot always conflate culture and religion. The subcontinent was following Hindu Dharma with many cultural variations. The Dharma was in the Indus, Ganges to Tamil Nadu.

    • @kdshak4904
      @kdshak4904 Рік тому

      @@dharmayogaashram979
      Off course culture is independent (mostly) of religion. Indus Valley has at least 5 unique languages and cultures. Majority of Tamils cannot speak any of those 5 languages. Same way IVC inhabitants do not speak and understand Tamil language.
      Nothing wrong with that.
      Just like we allow Italians to have their unique place in Europe and not conflate with the language, religion, and culture of Germans. That’s the respectful co-existence. Who denies such co-existence? Nazis and Hitler.
      In India too, some Indians have this despotic view where Tamils are not allowed to exist independently of Sindhu culture. Why because supposedly they were all “Hindu coreligionists” in a made up history. Sadly.
      Peace love and respect 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jagmohansharma
    @jagmohansharma 4 місяці тому +2

    It’s hard to put into words how deeply this documentary moved me. It feels like more than just a film-it's a masterpiece, a testament to the richness of this culture. Every frame is like a painting, each shot crafted with such grace that it stirred emotions I didn’t even know were there. There were moments so profound, they brought tears to my eyes, not out of sadness, but out of sheer awe and respect. It’s rare to experience something that resonates so deeply, but this documentary did just that. It touched my soul, and I’m filled with nothing but admiration and love for the culture it so beautifully portrays.

  • @juratele
    @juratele Рік тому +5

    "Two things never die - love and music".
    Thank you thank you so much🙏

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +1

      True - that's the hope - Thank you for watching 🙏

    • @juratele
      @juratele Рік тому

      @@JawadShariffilms thank you for sharing the truth to the world🤍

  • @SandeepSingh-ge5hi
    @SandeepSingh-ge5hi 2 місяці тому +1

    Great. Magnificent. I don’t have words to explain how awesome it was.

  • @tajinderpalsingh9273
    @tajinderpalsingh9273 3 роки тому +15

    Just beautiful, so many feelings at the same time. Brilliant work and a beautiful document for generations to come. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen.

  • @Superaurelio19
    @Superaurelio19 2 місяці тому +1

    Good luck to all musicians in Pakistan and over the world. Beatiful document. Thank you very much.

  • @GURMEETSINGHGILL55
    @GURMEETSINGHGILL55 Рік тому +9

    Great work. Folk music is the mother of all genre. Respect the Art,Artist and instruments.....I have a huge respec
    t for all the artists and luthiers who did not gave up in such a disrespectful and difficult circumstances.

  • @Roneyraviprakash
    @Roneyraviprakash 3 місяці тому +5

    Sarangi Craftman man Ustad Ziauddin looks blunt and brave with....this kind of people always raise the flag up...I like him among the all real artist/characters of documentary. A Great documentary...

  • @yochevedbrachasimon4979
    @yochevedbrachasimon4979 Рік тому +7

    One of the best documentaries and descriptions of music I've heard. You show the beauty of the culture, the issues facing it, and the universality of music and love that touches us all. Thank you

  • @chaudhry6769
    @chaudhry6769 Рік тому +3

    Wow just wow ❤
    پنجاب توں ڈھیر سارا پیار ❤

  • @bushraasghar4073
    @bushraasghar4073 2 роки тому +8

    This is so important & im forever grateful for people like Jawad for doing this labour of love. We must not let our communities erase our culture in the name of religion. thank u thank u thank u ✨✨✨

  • @shujazaidi2644
    @shujazaidi2644 Рік тому +6

    Brave and powerful. Not enough words in my vocabulary to truly express my feelings. I am totally moved by your creation Mr. Jawad Sharif. Thank you!

  • @abhilashkakarla
    @abhilashkakarla Рік тому +5

    No artist in this world should suffer financially . May they all be blessed with abundance 😢

  • @tirathsingh6539
    @tirathsingh6539 14 днів тому +1

    ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਜੀ 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

  • @pmpsubba7232
    @pmpsubba7232 2 роки тому +11

    Inspiring 😥😥😥😥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯
    Art has its own way to connect 🙏🙏🙏

  • @maazali8889
    @maazali8889 3 роки тому +17

    I haven't watched anything like this. It's so beautiful yet so sad. Brilliant work ❤️

  • @arnobantor8839
    @arnobantor8839 Рік тому +5

    Never seen a film after 'Latcho Drom (1993)' which was so attached to just music. Even Latcho Drom failed to portray a musicians real sorrow, real sufferings, real crying, this film do.
    Blessed, it's a milestone to me to witness some of the greatest musicians even to be born in our last planet for humankind. I wish to write a thousands of words on this film, on this musicians, on our thinking. Never know the philosophy of Jogi's, and basically there is no classical musicians who play been. Witnessed hundreds of thousands of musicians play flute, never seen anyone play been. It was like taboo to me until I've finished the film. Now, I can relate the yogi's philosophy. How the feed their baby snake's venom is unbelievably pure. Never know from where all of those instruments comes from, What they wanna tell to us, whether it is Baluchistan's land or Peshawar or the musicians heart that we torture's by our so called 'haram' term. Well, I have a question, 'is raining sound haram?'. I wish I were The great Akbar and make someone as Tansen II. I wish some art fellow will try to save them, I don't know how they survive in Sweden or Norway, because they born in their land, in their nature. And, the land gives them music, the wood and the water for instruments. But, we need to save them before all real jewel vanish!
    If I ever see a 'Murali been' classical musician in my lifetime, life will be blank less. and love will never die for sure.
    Nature won't survive without rain's music, wind's music, river's music, everything that ensembles them, how human will survive without music?
    We should save Music and Musicians along with their beloved instruments.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +2

      Your words-- your emotions means a lot. People like you are hope for us.. Thank you soo much.. Stay blessed.. Hope we cross path in life and you would experience and feel live Murli been 🙏🙏🙏

  • @BWV528andante
    @BWV528andante Місяць тому +1

    Che bellezza, spero che tutto quel patrimonio culturale sia protetto, pace e amore al popolo pakistano…

    • @daniele.82
      @daniele.82 Місяць тому

      Film meraviglioso, davvero..

  • @natures1114
    @natures1114 4 місяці тому +7

    How much beautiful are Pakistan and Pakistanis . Why we have separated..?? Love from India..💕💕💕

    • @malmalhi007
      @malmalhi007 Місяць тому

      could it be subcontinent Islam?

  • @jnarayan11
    @jnarayan11 3 місяці тому +2

    For a documentarian, it takes a real tact to get people to open up with such depth and wisdom and the unfortunate realities surrounding them.
    I applaud you to building that trust with these amazing people. It’s a great tribute to their musical skill rooted in them through generations.
    I’m afraid these people and their instruments will be forgotten in the dunes of time.
    I cherished this viewing. 🙏

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much. Trust is everything. You have to respect, love, and acknowledge their struggle so they can open their heart and doors for you. 🙏

  • @prakashchandra69
    @prakashchandra69 Рік тому +3

    अतिसुंदर . वाह, क्या बात है। इसे बचाएं।अजान में भी तो लय है,राग है मधुरता है,
    फिर संगीत से दूरी क्यों ॽ

  • @aniqueahmed1443
    @aniqueahmed1443 Місяць тому +1

    You have collected gems of our land. The most intellectual people. This is the best work on music and its current situation in our country. You have covered several topics under this musical feature documentary. Highly recommended. May Allah shower his countless blessings on you.

  • @rakesh_sha
    @rakesh_sha 2 роки тому +6

    Love this and tears are rolling down .

  • @ashoktankashala82
    @ashoktankashala82 Місяць тому +1

    I forwarded the film to several friends. They all highly admired it. The cultural variety and roots of the music in pakistan. The way it is filmed and narrated is impressive. This is my second reaction on it.

  • @tanvipandya4366
    @tanvipandya4366 Рік тому +5

    Amazing musicians. Heartbreaking to hear their simple wish to just keep playing music

  • @rekhapatel544
    @rekhapatel544 Місяць тому +2

    Wow.... Wow.... and just Wow..... This documentary touched my heart😊

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Місяць тому

      @@rekhapatel544 means a lot.. Buhat Shukriya 🙏

  • @BPantherPink
    @BPantherPink Рік тому +7

    A most enlightening documentary. Thank you for all your efforts, hard work and, in spite of facing dangerous situations, having made this possible. God Bless ALL these musicians and others like them and their craft. Much Love from India 🙏🏼

  • @anniemody
    @anniemody 2 місяці тому +1

    This documentary is a rare look into the lives of musicians and craftsman who seem to have become the penultimate inheritors of these very unique instruments. It is heartbreaking to see their plight as they are the very Soul of the Sound that has fueled the imagination of our regions for Eons.
    The saddest misconception in Islam is this ongoing war against music, which was never there in the origins of Islam.
    The Prophet (PBUH) Himself attended gatherings where poetic recitation on valour and dirges were sung by his favourite poetess Al Khansa' to instrumental accompaniment in honour of her slain brothers. Music is what uplifts the Soul. This documentary is in the service of humanity worldwide. It touches one deeply.
    Much respect from me in India to everyone involved in its creation.

  • @nadiaadnan6009
    @nadiaadnan6009 3 роки тому +8

    Can't explain how I have wished and waited for it's release, touched my soul the first time I watched it. Amazing amazing work, just brilliant!

  • @waqarism
    @waqarism Рік тому +1

    Rulaa dia bhai aap ne, kia hi khoobsorat log hain.. Thank you

  • @ahmedjanmangrio9351
    @ahmedjanmangrio9351 Рік тому +4

    I have been witnessing all these melodies in my homeland, Sindh. But now I'm so disheartened beacuse many religious clerk have brainswahsed local people by declaring music Haram (forbidden). Thanks for this mesmerizing documentary.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому +1

      This is so unfortunate Ahmed. Thank you for watching

  • @stevenwalker2634
    @stevenwalker2634 Рік тому +2

    A voice of reason film that in the name of music and its traditions speaks out against religious and political bigotry and intolerance as contrary to the basic nature of humankind. A documentary worthy of high honors.

  • @arsuaswani
    @arsuaswani Рік тому +5

    Heart is crying to realize that these folk musical instruments are getting rare and one day These might be only found in Museums, but happy to watch all these together, and listening to them is the best experience in my life. Kudos and appreciation to the Jawad sir and the whole team for showing the culture and heritage of Pakistan. The main reason for the decline in music is the thought of connecting music with any religion and prohibiting it. It's our Indus Valley culture and we should own and feel proud of it. Music is the language of God ❤

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Sir.. your words means a lot 🙏🙏🙏

  • @clairecoveney6036
    @clairecoveney6036 2 місяці тому +1

    The film is a work of sensory art. From Aotearoa New Zealand. Thank you.

  • @brightmiddarkfilms
    @brightmiddarkfilms 3 роки тому +10

    What an important film; heart wrecking yet so beautifully told. All warmth and hearts to you and these musicians for whom the survival of their music is at the crux of their existence.

    • @JawadShariffilms
      @JawadShariffilms  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words !! It is indeed an important film..

  • @christelbrughmans3428
    @christelbrughmans3428 25 днів тому

    Heel aangrijpende docu over verdwijnende muziek en instrumentenbouw in Pakistan. Deze mensen brengen offers voor het overleven van de muziek... moedig, authentiek en inspirerend voor elke muzikant...

  • @muhuee
    @muhuee Рік тому +4

    This film is an immense achievement for Pakistani culture, heritage and also Pakistani film; a cultural artifact in its own right, in fact!

  • @lakshmialbright1171
    @lakshmialbright1171 15 годин тому

    Thanks for making this documentary! It's wonderful! Heartbroken to see that these age old musical traditions are not appreciated!

  • @TENGKURYO
    @TENGKURYO Рік тому +7

    When I contemplate this film in-depth,
    I found myself as a Sarangi player or as the Sarangi itself and all those instruments.
    At that time my heart mourned.
    But I know, love and music will never vanish,
    The Nature will take care of us, Insha Allah.
    Thank you for this beautiful film, My best salam to all the musicians
    and the highest respect to Jawad Sharif, Zeejah Fazli, Haroon Riaz, Asmat Bashir,
    and all the film production team
    Salam from The East of Sumatera

  • @gurmitsingh3120
    @gurmitsingh3120 Рік тому +2

    @Jawad Sharif films,
    You have a dauntless sprit.
    Courage / Janoon / Passion is noteworthy of the musicians in the sniffling environment.
    Perhaps the oldest melody heard by humans was when air blew through the reeds growing in wilderness.
    THE MOST heartwarming documentation of indigenous music & musical instruments in their geographical origin.
    This documentary deserves an Oscar in addition to all other accolades it has garnered already.