Updated On: 22 December, 2012 09:40 AM IST | | Surekha S
The film screenings to take place at the Films Division, today, will give Indian Classical music lovers a rare opportunity to understand the lives of two of India's greatest musicians ufffd Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Bismillah Khan
Saturday screenings, at the Films Division have been underway for six months now, giving Mumbaites an opportunity to witness rare films, documentaries on eminent personalities and even rare historic footage archived by the Films Division, free of cost, and open to all. In memory of Pandit Ravi Shankar, whose death was an immense loss to the music world, a documentary film on him by Pramod Pati, will be screened today. Along with it, Bismillah of Benaras, a film on the Shehnai genius Bismillah Khan, made by noted filmmaker Nasreen Munni Kabir will be screened. Kabir will also be present for interactions post the screenings.

Still from the film, Bismillah of Benaras, by Nasreen Munni Kabir. Photo Credit / Peter Chappellu00a0