Mother India - 21st Century Remix

MI21 is a dynamic live audio/visual project to re-score and re-visualize the groundbreaking 'tour-de-force' of Indian cinematic history 'Mother India'.

Winner of the Oscar for best Foreign Film in 1957, the film came to symbolise the post-colonial Indian psyche interpreted through the ambitions, struggles, compassion and sheer will to survive of the central 'Mother' character Radha.
Profoundly influential, Mother India was lauded for its stunning cinematography, indelible soundtrack and powerful and dramatic storyline.

KALA PHOOL has brought the film to one of the world's leading Turntablists; British Asian DJ Tigerstyle, to reinterpret the score through a unique live electronic performance to commemorate India and Pakistan's Independence. Former World DMC Champion Tigerstyle will use his phenomenal DJ skills and musical vision to remix the score, presenting the film to a contemporary audience, whilst preserving the power and vitality of the original piece. At nearly 3 hours long, with an existing soundtrack and dialogue that runs through the entire length of the film; the project is certainly ambitious and unique.

To witness a 15 minute extract, MI21 will be part of the Decibel International Performing Arts Showcase 2007, on Wednesday 5 September from 1.00-1.30pm at The Drum.

For further information please contact:
Indy Hunjan
Tel: +44(0) 7977449052


Who's involved


When and Where

  • Wednesday 5 September from 1.00-1.30pm
  • Decibel International Performing Arts Showcase 2007.
    The Drum    144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU, UK.



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