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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Prabalika M Borah

The song of the rocks

Filmmaker Uma Magal’s Other Kohinoors: The Rocks of Hyderabad, a documentary on the rocks, heritage and culture of Hyderabad is ready for release. Having been in the making for the last ten years. the 45-minute long film attempts to highlight and reconnect with various aspects of culture . She reasons that when rocks are a crucial part of place names in Hyderabad, how can one not know about them?

Hyderabad is losing its rockscape to rapid urbanisation (Source: serish nanisetti)

”With rocks disappearing from the landscape, I thought there is a need to bring them back in focus. Our movie is a labour of love driven by a passion for the majestic rocks that are a part of the heritage of Hyderabad. The documentary with a straightforward narration and animation acquires a unique identity with the music.”

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