Jayan Cherian Part 1: ‘Hindu Siddis are found only in India’s Konkan region; re ...
First of a two-part interview with New York-based Malayalee filmmaker Jayan K Cherian, whose latest Konkani-Kannada film ...
How the first feature film on the Siddi community was made
It’s the first fictional feature to be set among the Indian Siddi community that traces its ancestry to Africa and the first ...
5 most unique tribes of India: Their surprising customs and traditions
India is a country full of diversity, where different cultures and traditions have been passed down through generations. From ...
Lost in time, dialect and borders, Siddi Konkani finally finds a voice
Jayan Cherian's film "Rhythm of Dammam," screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India, showcases the Siddi ...
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This Siddi storyteller reclaims her heritage through folklore
Gopi Sanna Siddi, a single mother and self-published author from Karnataka, navigates identity, displacement, and tradition through stories of folklore and personal identity.
Jayan Cherian at IFFI: ‘Wanted to capture Siddi community’s collective imagination ...
Cherian says most of his previous work is deeply inspired by contemporary social movements, such as the Dalit land struggles ...
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Jayan Cherian’s ‘Rhythm of Dammam’ premieres at IFFI 2024
At the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, director Jayan Cherian’s poignant film “Rhythm of Dammam” made its highly anticipated premiere. The film brings to the forefront the ...