Filmmaker Girish Malik’s latest docu-drama, “Mahamantra – The Great Chant”, is all set to premiere at the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as a special showcase.
The 75-minute English-language film was reportedly conceived as a response to the issues plaguing the world, including global pandemic, wars, climate anxiety, and social upheaval.
It emerges as a cinematic reflection on a world grappling with the search for meaning, balance, and awakening.
The director debuted with “JAL” (2014), which competed at Busan and won a National Award. He also worked on “Torbaaz” (2021) and musical film “Band of Maharajas” (2024), which contended for the Oscars in two categories – Best Original Song and Best Original Score.
According to the makers, the film weaves together mythology, history, science, sound, movement, and symbolism into a unified narrative that calls for collective resilience and an elevated consciousness.
It draws parallels between Shiva’s cosmic dance and modern scientific theories. The director noted that the film will be “a bridge between Vedic science and the groundbreaking insights of modern thinkers like Einstein, Tesla and Carl Sagan.”
“Mahamantra – The Great Chant” has been narrated by (honorary) Brigadier Dr Arvind Lal. The music has been composed by multiple Grammy nominee Bickram Ghosh, while PadmaShri awardee Shubha Mudgal has lent her voice.
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The docu-drama also has contributions from Sri Swami Swatmananda, a Vedic scholar and former tech expert; Dr Rajeshwar Mukherjee, Professor of Vedic Science and Theoretical Physics at Nalanda University; and Gupta Kaushik, philosopher and philanthropist.
