Nearly 5 million lives were lost during the Orissa famine of 1866, a backdrop to Musamoni Panigrahi's life story in rural Odisha.
“Musamoni never received schooling, and her early marriage brought her an early widowhood. Her anguish overflows as she sits down to narrate folklore and departure songs of the brides of patriarchy in the east of India.”
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Nearly 5 million lives were lost during the Orissa famine of 1866, a backdrop to Musamoni Panigrahi's life story in rural Odisha.
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Synopsis
Musamoni Panigrahi, known as Nani Ma, recounts her life in rural Balasore, Odisha, during the 1920s. The film captures her narratives of folklore and folk songs, reflecting the oral traditions of her community. It addresses the impacts of colonization, Brahminical patriarchy, and the Orissa famine of 1866, which resulted in nearly 5 million deaths. Insights from academics Damayanti Beshra, Panchanan Mohanty, and Laxmikanta Tripathy provide context to the sociolinguistic diversity and the role of oral history in a society dominated by written records.
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Why Watch
- Meet Musamoni Panigrahi, a unique oral storyteller.
- Discover the impact of the 1866 Orissa famine.
- Learn about Odisha's rich folklore traditions.
Did You Know
- Musamoni Panigrahi, known as 'Nani Ma', was born in the 1920s.
- The Orissa famine of 1866 claimed nearly 5 million lives.
- Damayanti Beshra is a Padma Shri awardee featured in the film.
- The documentary has a runtime of 35 minutes.
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Who is Musamoni Panigrahi?
Musamoni Panigrahi, affectionately known as 'Nani Ma', is a central figure in the documentary, born in the 1920s in rural Odisha.
What significant event does the documentary reference that affected Odisha?
The documentary references the Orissa famine of 1866, which claimed nearly 5 million lives.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Nani Ma'?
The documentary 'Nani Ma' has a duration of 35 minutes.
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