Rare Gujarati Folk Dance Comes Alive: Film ‘Amba’ Releases New Song ‘Tippani Raas’

• Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCTtnp2_Ltg

The soul-stirring music of this song has been composed by the renowned musical duo Kedar-Bhargav, with lyrics penned by Bhargav Purohit. The song has been collectively voiced by Vrattini Purohit, Lipika Nag, Stuti Karni, Surbhi, Radhika, Kavya, Palak, and Anjali. To bring authenticity to this traditional art form, director Vijaygiri Bava handpicked locals from the Gir region itself, and local choreographer Krupa Dangar—who has been working on Tippani Raas for years—was chosen for the choreography.

Discussing the film’s creative team, it has been directed by Vijaygiri Bava, produced by Bhoomi Nathwani, and co-produced by Twinkle Vijaygiri. The original story has been written by Vijaygiri Bava, with dialogues by Raam Mori, and the screenplay co-crafted by Vijaygiri Bava and Raam Mori. Imbued with the earthy fragrance and rich culture of Gir, the film is all set to release in theaters across Gujarat this coming December.

Notably, Tippani Raas is an ancient folk dance native to Saurashtra, particularly the Chorwad and Veraval regions. In ancient times, a heavy wooden pounding tool called a tippani was used to rhythmically beat and compact lime plaster (gara) used in building foundations or upper flooring. To break the monotony of this heavy labor, workers would perform a dance alongside it, which is known today as the Tippani folk dance.

While such dance forms are mostly showcased on stages or at cultural events to represent Gujarati heritage, it is rare to see such an ancient folk dance integrated into a feature film. Vijaygiri Bava is a director deeply devoted to culture. Because he chose to feature such a unique dance form in the movie, the production house likely opted to launch a lyrical video instead of a direct dance video, generating immense excitement among audiences to witness the full performance on the big screen

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