Khayal Gatha drama/bollywood movie starring Mangal Dhillon, Rajat Kapoor, Mita Vasisht. Examining the genesis and development of the khayal, a form of northern Indian classical vocal music, which developed in the 18th century from earlier musical and poetic traditions. This experimental documentary echoes the essentially improvisatory nature of the art form it explores, as well as revealing its relationship to classical Indian dance via performance from top practitioners of both.… MORE.