Arrival of Mah H.R.H. Jind (1911)

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Channel: BFI · 2017 · Film & Animation

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Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947
This collection of newly digitised films is part of the BFI's contribution to the UK-India Year of Culture 2017, in partnership with the British Council.  View more films on BFI Player http://player.bfi.org.uk/collections/india-on-film-1899-1947/  (UK only)


The Maharajah of Jind, Sir Ranbir Bahadur Singh, looks resplendent in pale robes and turban as he disembarks from a train to inspect the guard of honour. There's an element of suspense - deliberate or otherwise - to this Gaumont newsreel item, which keeps us waiting for nearly 60 of its 71 seconds before allowing us a glimpse of the royal personage. 


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