A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Anand Deodhar, Anant Joshi, Milind Koli
Directed by:
Mukul Kapoor
Original Title:
Ankuran The Art of Idol Making
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 14
The town of Pen is tucked away in the Maharashtra countryside, where the festival of Ganpati is celebrated with great fervour, and Mr. Anand Narayan Deodhar, the chief sculptor of Pen's most notable kala mandir, is at the forefront of its idol-making activity. We see the condition of the art of idol making through his eyes. These sculptors' works seem to get absorbed over time by the new, developing art forms as they strive to continue living. Through a simple exploration of Anand’s cultural, historical and artistic roots as an idol maker along, and the experiences of some other members of his workshop, one is forced to wonder if every traditional art form will cease to exist. Ankuran is a greater reflection on the artistry of idol makers as a whole.
What comes, makes it way back to it's roots. There's a conventional saying in the Hindu mythology that states that we are all made of mud ( mitti ), bringing forth the pliability of us human beings. In our entire lifetime it is o...
Director:
Mukul Kapoor
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