Assam filmmaker’s documentary screened at British Film Institute in London
Assam filmmaker Rajdeep Choudhury's documentary 'Chalo India with Ericji (Varanasi)' was screened at the British Film Institute in London. The film explores the cultural and spiritual life of Varanasi, capturing its traditions during the Mahakumbh period. The screening was organized by the High Commission of India and received the Heritage Cinema Excellence Award for its contributions to cultural storytelling.
- ▪The documentary was selected for the Indian Panorama Non-Feature section at the 56th International Film Festival of India.
- ▪It follows Eric Ollerenshaw as he experiences Varanasi's culture and heritage.
- ▪The next episode will focus on Mizoram and its cultural landscape.
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Chalo India with Ericji (Varanasi), a documentary directed by Assam filmmaker Rajdeep Choudhury, was screened at the British Film Institute (BFI) in London days after it was selected in the Indian Panorama Non-Feature section at the 56th International Film Festival of India.The documentary is part of a larger travel and cultural anthology presented by Eric Ollerenshaw, a former Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and a former history teacher with a long-standing interest in India.Mr. Choudhury, who has been based in London for more than a decade, conceptualised the documentary anthology to explore different regions of India through culture, history, and lived experiences.
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