Her students listen in rapt attention as the Hindustani Classical vocalist, Girija Devi, begins singing the Thumri, Bansuri Kaise Bajaye Shyam. While she adds different intricacies in her notes each time she sings it, she focuses on reinterpreting these simple lyrics, explaining the different nuances to her students.


Girija Devi (third from left) in a music session as part of the documentary 

This music session among other concert footage and interviews with the octogenarian are part of the documentary, Girija: A Lifetime In Music, that will be screened in the city, for the first time, on the occasion of her 86th birthday.