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 ...
Jayan Cherian Part 1: ‘Hindu Siddis are found only in India’s Konkan region; re-enslaved by upper caste landowners’
First of a two-part interview with New York-based Malayalee filmmaker Jayan K Cherian, whose latest Konkani-Kannada film ...
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This Siddi storyteller reclaims her heritage through folklore
The Siddi population in India is estimated at 20,000–50,000, with a significant number residing in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada, Dharwad, and Belagavi districts. The Siddis, who trace their ...
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5 most unique tribes of India: Their surprising customs and traditions
Note: This list is based on data from trusted online sources. Siddi tribe Siddhi tribe is also known as “India’s Afro-Indian community”. The Siddi people are originally from Africa ...
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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Rhythm of Dammam director Jayan Cherian: We don't know the history of our own ethnicities
Writer-director Jayan Cherian’s Rhythm of Dammam is billed as the first-ever feature film to explore the Siddi community, the ...
Jayan Cherian’S ‘Rhythm Of Dammam’ Premieres At IFFI 2024
“Rhythm of Dammam” stars real-life members of the Siddi community, with Chinmay Siddi portraying the lead role of Jayaram.