The documentary ‘Headhunting to Beatboxing,’ helmed by Rohit Gupta and featuring Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer AR Rahman, is scheduled to make its global debut at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in 2024, Australia. This documentary traces the development of music across numerous civilizations, tribes, and generations as it examines the rich cultural and musical heritage of Nagaland.
“The film is very special to us as it throws light on the beautiful state of Nagaland and highlights the rich cultural and musical history it contains,” Rahman added, expressing his delight about the premiere. Both Rohit and I are excited to present it to Melbourne audiences at the premiere.
“Headhunting to Beatboxing” is vying for the festival’s Best Documentary Film award. The filmmaker, Gupta, highlighted the film’s universal appeal and the amazing therapeutic potential of music. “The story has universal significance, and music has a tremendously healing effect,” he stated. After five years of meticulous work, the film is finally finished, and I can’t wait to see how the public responds to it and to have them discover Nagaland’s rich cultural and musical heritage. particularly to hear an entirely original music emanating from India.
With the debut of ’99 Songs,’ Rahman’s first feature-length film as a producer, this picture represents his second significant foray into the world of cinema. The IFFM Festival director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, expressed her excitement over the movie, saying, “We knew there was something special to the documentary when we saw it.” We are thrilled that Dr. Rahman and director Rohit Gupta will be presenting the movie to our audience during its international debut at IFFM.
Rohit Gupta is the director and producer of the documentary, while Adam J. Greig, Abu Metha, Sheila Houlahan, Rohhit Daas, and Rohit Gupta serve as executive producers. The Victorian Government presents the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, which takes place from August 15 to August 25.
The film’s importance and the interest in Nagaland’s musical legacy around the world are highlighted by its world debut at such a prominent event. It claims to provide viewers with an insightful look at the sounds and rhythms that have influenced the region’s cultural character.
