by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | My Films, Other Films
Ganga Mayya – Mother Ganges (1969) Follows the course of the river Ganges from its source in the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, presenting a portait of the people and places along its banks Follows the Ganges from its sources in the Himalayas, on its 1500 mile...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | My Films, Other Films
Cricket in India (1983) Documentary which sets out to explore the unique status of cricket in India, and the reasons why the game, which has imperialistic overtones, still remains India’s most popular sport. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Production Company:...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | Faces of India, My Films, Other Films
Sampuran Singh – A Farmer from Punjab (1968) The story of a 60-year old farmer who has fought his way from refugee rags to relative riches provides an insight into the history of the Sikhs, their religion, character and customs. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | Faces of India, My Films, Other Films
Doctor Mother – Yogi Eye Surgeon from Madras (1968) Portrait of a leading specialist who gave up a lucrative practice and dedicated her skill to the Ashram eye hospital. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Eric Davidson Script: Yavar Abbas Photography: Yavar...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | Faces of India, My Films, Other Films
Raja Mahendra Pratap – An Ex-Revolutionary (1968) Portrait of a raja’s son who became a revolutionary and was exiled from India during two world wars. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Eric Davidson Script: Yavar Abbas Photography: Yavar Abbas...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | Faces of India, My Films, Other Films
Maharishi Mahesh – A Jet Age Yogi (1968) Portrait of the Mahesh showing his arrival home by helicopter, his luxury ashram (monastery) in the foothills of the Himalayas. Also features The Beatles. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Eric Davidson Script: Yavar...
