A myth on why painting is prayer to the Bhil people | Hum Chitra Banate Hai

A joyously animated origin myth from Madhya Pradesh in India retells why painting is prayer to the Bhil people.
Directed by Nina Sadnani
Art by Sher Singh Bhil
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The art of the Bhil people of central India is instantly recognisable for its bright colours, fantastical human forms and mesmerising dot patterns which, according to Bhil tradition, often adorn homes in the form of elaborate frescoes. This stunning animation from Nina Sabnani and artist Sher Singh Bhil brings to life the Bhil origin myth of a shaman, a rooster, and how painting came to mean prayer.

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Excellent narration and portrayal of the folk lore.. just amazing..

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Loved this, Raghubir Yadav's voice suits this perfectly!

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So so stunning

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Beautiful peace of art 💗

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Love folklore stories

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In which software we can make this kind of animation plz tell

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V.nice

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