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Actor Boman Irani, who has lent his voice to the documentary film ‘1947: Brexit India’, shared that it is an exploration of a human tragedy and called it a “pivotal moment” in India’s history. ‘1947: Brexit India’, which is an Indo-US production, has been officially selected to be showcased at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 in Goa. The documentary presents a compelling exploration of the events surrounding Britain’s abrupt exit from India in 1947.
The film boasts an ensemble of distinguished personalities, including Shashi Tharoor, William Dalrymple, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Uday Bhaskar, Professor M. Rajivlochan, Allister Hinds, professor Tom Tomlinson, David Omissi and Gurharpal Singh. It has been written by Shama Zaidi, and directed and co-produced by Sanjivan Lal who previously helmed the acclaimed film ‘Bubble Gum’.
Talking about the film, Boman Irani shared: “As the narrator, I embraced the challenge of presenting a historical narrative to engage today’s audience. It’s not just a recounting of events; it’s an exploration of a human tragedy, a pivotal moment in our history.”
He added: “This project became a personal mission, unravelling the layers of a story many are unfamiliar with. Through dedication and commitment, the entire team has crafted a film that not only educates but resonates, offering a timeless perspective on India’s journey to independence.”
The documentary unravels the mystery from an economic point of view as to how in an unexpected turn of events, Britain hastily and abruptly withdrew, accelerating India’s Independence by nearly a year. The film has been produced by Swarnjit Singh.
