1. Homage to Lal Bhahadur Shashtri
A reflection on the life and death of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bhahadur Shashtri.
2. Immortal Stupa
Documentary on the Great Stupa at Sanchi, built by the Emperor Ashoka, and adorned with some of the finest examples of Buddhist art in the world.
3. The Last Days of the Raj
Lord Louis Mountbatten arrives in India in March 1947 as Britain's Last Viceroy. He is committed to transfer administrative and authoritative power to an independent and sovereign India. Six months later India indeed was set free, but it had also been partitioned and overwhelmed by an orgy of sectarian violence involving Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs.
4. Our Constitution
An overview of the principles and directives of India's post-independence constitution.
5. James Bond in India
The making of the James Bond movie Octopussy in Udaipur, India during 1982.
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6. Wonderful Temples of India
A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.
7. Benares Chungking Ichang
Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.
8. Aka and Daffla Dances
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.
9. Uti
Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.
10. Our Greatest Ambassador
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
11. Procession at Gangtok
Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.
12. Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
13. Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
14. Delhi Durbar Dawns
Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.
15. Lahore - Refugees from India
Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.
16. Calcutta Pageant
Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.
17. Calcutta Topical No. 1
Fashionably attired folk attend the races in Kolkata.
18. Delhi Durbar
Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.
19. Indian Scene of Procession
Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.
20. Life in Hunza
Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.