Sita Sings the Blues
2008, English. Directed by Nina Paley.
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Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Nina PaleyDirector
- Reena ShahSita
- Debargo SanyalRama
- Annette HanshawSita (singing)
- Aseem ChhabraNarrator
- Bhavana NagulapallyNarrator
- Manish AcharyaNarrator
- Sanjiv JhaveriDave / Dasharatha / Ravana / Dhobi / Valmiki
- Pooja KumarSurphanaka
- Aladdin UllahMareecha/ Hunuman
- Nina PaleyNina
- Nitya VidyasagarLuv / Kush
- Deepti GuptaKaikeyi
Details
- Released
- 11 February 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nina Paley
- Budget
- $290K
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What Sita Sings the Blues is based on
Sita Sings the Blues is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.
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Sita Sings the Blues: quick answers
Is Sita Sings the Blues worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sita Sings the Blues?
Sita Sings the Blues runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Sita Sings the Blues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sita Sings the Blues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sita Sings the Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sita Sings the Blues is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sita Sings the Blues on?
Sita Sings the Blues isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sita Sings the Blues?
If you liked Sita Sings the Blues, try Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Soul, Strings.
Who directed Sita Sings the Blues?
Sita Sings the Blues (2008) was directed by Nina Paley and stars Reena Shah, Debargo Sanyal, Annette Hanshaw.
What is Sita Sings the Blues based on?
Sita Sings the Blues is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.