India From Above

About India From Above

'India From Above', a National Geographic's docuseries aired in 2020 is a mesmerizing narration of India's richness in culture, geography, tradition, and modernity from an aerial perspective. This series is uniquely presented in two episodes showcasing both ancient and modern India. Equipped with captivating visuals, it takes viewers on a journey to explore mind-boggling complexities and dimensions of the second most populated country from a bird's eye view.

Making / Production

The series is a stunning work of aerial photography with meticulous direction. Accompanied by the soothing narration of Dev Patel, the series was produced by Nutopia. It used the latest drone technology and Heligimbal cameras to capture 360-degree aerial images of India's diverse landscape and cluttered cities. The use of High Definition and Ultra High definition cameras gave intricate detailing to the visuals making it an unforgettable spectacle.

Actors

• Dev Patel: Patel, known for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Lion, narrates the series exceptionally well. He draws the viewers into the storyline with his captivating narration and genuine connection with Indian culture.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed over a period of 14 months, capturing India through various seasons, and climatic conditions.
• The aerial perspective was able to capture some places in India that are otherwise inaccessible or difficult to film.
• The series marks as Dev Patel's debut in narrating a documentary series.

Quotes

• "An elephantine population, a collage of cultures, where the ancient coexists with the modern - that's India from above."
• "It's a dance between chaos and order, between the old and the new. This...is India!"
• "Advertisements paint the golden dreams on walls, whereas the life happens on the streets."

Music / Soundtrack

• The music for 'India From Above' was composed by Andrew Phillips, whose work truly added life to the series. His symphonic yet traditional Indian music perfectly complemented the picturesque visuals.
• One of the notable tracks is 'Diverse Land', the emotional and atmospheric piece, enhancing the viewers' experience.