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2025138 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bare Voice

2025138 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Kabir Suman, the legendary Bengali singer-songwriter, reflects on his life and music while highlighting the cultural significance of Kolkata.

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Kabir Suman, the legendary Bengali singer-songwriter, reflects on his life and music while highlighting the cultural significance of Kolkata.

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Jaideep Vermadirector

Jaideep Vermawriter

Kabir Sumancast

Shantanu Moitracast

Srijit Mukherjicast

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This documentary celebrates legendary Bengali singer-songwriter Kabir Suman and his enduring muse, Kolkata. While showcasing a formidable body of Suman's timeless songs, which also construct the narrative of his life, the film demonstrates why he might just be world's greatest unsung singer-songwriter and how easily genius too can slip through the cracks of history.

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