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...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | Faces of India, My Films, Other Films
Jhaoo Choudhari – A Muslim Tongawallah from Delhi (1968) The life of a Muslim tradesman, plying for hire with horse and carriage, proud of his trade, but sad that his days are numbered. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Eric Davidson Script: Yavar Abbas...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | Faces of India, My Films, Other Films
Raju The Guide – A Brahmin Boy From Rishikesh (1968) A study is made of Raju, a nine year old Brahmin guide who lives on the little money he earns from showing people around Rishikesh. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Production Company: Face Films Producer: Yavar...
