Synopsis
A sweeping documentary survey of Indian civilization, tracing 5,000 years of history from the Indus Valley to the era of Indira Gandhi. Written, directed, and narrated by S. Krishnaswamy, the film explores the cultural, religious, and social traditions that shaped the Indian subcontinent and continue to influence contemporary life.
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