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...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | India Called Them, My Films, Other Films
Judy and Dayananda (1967) Portrait of two yoga students from Israel and England respectively who are pupils at the Lonavala Institute for Yoga, near Bombay, studying to become yoga teachers. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Yavar Abbas Music: S.D.Batish...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | India Called Them, My Films, Other Films
Bill Watters – An Artist From Scotland (1967) Portrait of a serious-minded `drop-out’ seeking his identity in India. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Yavar Abbas Music: S.D.Batish Commentator: Yavar Abbas Order...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | India Called Them, My Films, Other Films
Jocelyn Basson – from South Africa (1967) Portrait of a school teacher from Cape Town, who goes to Rishikesh in the Himalayan foothills in search of peace. Features the Kriyas (internal body cleansing exericses.) Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Production...
by Yavar Abbas | Jul 13, 2012 | India Called Them, My Films, Other Films
Swami Sevananda – The ‘Lady Swami’ from England (1967) Portrait of Irene Harris, who was born in England, lived in South Africa and eventually renounced the world to take up life in a Hindu ashram. Credits: Director: Yavar Abbas Script: Yavar Abbas...
