Execution of ROMA PEOPLE in Sweden | Roma History

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Hi! My name is Abhinav and I am a UK based Indian filmmaker. In 2018, whilst doing a documentary production in Ukraine I came across the Roma people for the very first time. At first, they thought I was a Romani too but they soon realised that I was from India but we immediately had a connection the moment we met. I fell in love with the Romanis that day and later found out about their connection with India. Over the last 5 years, I have travelled to various European countries and spent time with them. After producing the first video about their existence I understood the need of giving them a voice by using my gift of telling stories through filmmaking. Roma people have faced persecution ever since they first arrived in Europe and it continues. Although, the persecution isn't as harsh as it used to be hundreds of years ago but they still suffer. I want to travel, meet these people, encourage them and tell their stories. If you would like to support my vision then you're most welcome to join my Patreon and donate monthly. It will allow me to get to the most remote places and bring forth stories that need to be brought to light. Thank you :) Link to donate- patreon.com/user?u=89181692&Link&

[@catphuckers]

I think you need to tell both sides of the story. Romani are not victimized on the basis of their identity. Their actions have often caused them to get into trouble with authorities. Romani kids were adopted only from abusive families just like with Aborigines and American Indians. I wish for the Romani to embrace their Indian heritage and move to India because frankly we have trouble dealing with them, and we shouldn't have to, but the oppression myths are really tired.

[@raclark2730]

@@catphuckers I am Anglo Romani living in Australia, I agree somewhat with what you are saying about victim mentality. And yes there are two sides to a story, but there is also more to any story. There are a lot of similarities in regards to social problems with the Rom in Europe And Aboriginal people here in Australia. I live in a town that basically has out of control Aboriginal youth crime. I have been robed assaulted and threatened on several occasions. But I still have respect for the aboriginal community due to the ones I know that don't do that and are trying to fix what is wrong. Blaming white man for everything is not fair. And the same goes for usually left wing soft hands and welfare guilt policies. Change only works on a grass roots level. There is also a large number of Romani in Australia, I have never heard them mentioned in regards to any crime or public nuisance. I understand your anger if my cousins have caused you trouble, but Rom have been in Europe a long time and are part of its makeup and history. I am not going back to Europe and they don't have to go back to India.

[@catphuckers]

@@raclark2730 I appreciate your reply. I'm aware that Roma who have been in Northwestern Europe for the past few centuries (and whom have a ton more White admixture, this being relevant to their behavior in my opinion) are of a totally different temperament than Balkan Roma and are much more adept and upright. This, I should have clarified. Since the people are not quite as monolithic as others, it would be unfair to treat them as such. I hate to say it, but I cannot observe Balkan Roma and come to any conclusion other than "These people have to go". The worst part of this all is the more intellectually inclined whiter Roma, Jud Nirenberg and Ian Hancock being good examples of this, are no criminals, but they insist that Europe tolerates the dregs of their people and for European taxpayer money to be pumped into Romani communities in the Balkans where inhabitants have been dead set on not working for hundreds of years. The Roma from NWE, with the help of antiwhite socialites, have built countless NGOs which are focused on the aim of subsidizing lower-caste Roma birthrates and defending Roma criminals from prosecution. I'm a believer in race as a biological reality and determinant of behavior and intelligence, and I just do not see a way forward unless the West's racial and demographic policy is completely overhauled to be unapologetically pro-White. This doesn't necessitate the victimization of the entire Roma people, but we will definitely have to repatriate large groups of people, especially ones that are criminally inclined, unproductive, and whom pose a demographic threat. If people consider this to be too harsh, I don't really care because I see it as an issue which is not of immediate urgency but will remain an everincreasing problem for Europe if unsolved. A good first step we can hopefully agree on if repatriation is too much is for the subsidies to end. Roma should not get a paycheck just for being Roma, especially if they do not work or have a criminal record. If the least capable of a people have the resources and drive to reproduce beyond that of the most capable, this creates a dysgenic effect and lowers the overall aptitude of a people. European law currently disagrees with me on this, but I think it's good hygiene which should be practiced everywhere.

[@raclark2730]

@@catphuckers You speak your mind sir that's getting to be a rare thing these days. I have suspected that the same over compensation and " positive discrimination" as they say was happening in Europe also. I am dead against that also. Its not helpful to anyone and just makes some people look like they are helping. And on immigration matters, though I am from a immigrant family myself, what is happening in so many countries is an uncontrolled mess.

[@propertysolutions4773]

@@catphuckers Greetings from Mumbai-India I was just reading about how the Hollywood actress *Rita Hayworth* was pimped by her 1st husband who was American & Non Romani & was sexually abused by her own Dad who was Romani -so is this not a Romani thing ? You push a entire community to the edge & to endure & survive -can they be blamed or do you blame the society & country they physically belong to -Sir/Madam? Every resident has to be given a fair & equal chance & countries like Australia should understand that *to whom more is given-MORE IS EXPECTED*

[@shayanraj7840]

I just hope India to be a developed country quickly like China , so that we can easily took care of Roma people and represent the history also. We will reunite again. I just want to tell Diana and all Romanis that India has a very beautiful culture and Cuisine , definitely try them. Also India is a mini-world on it's own. A lot of problem , a lot of need of development but still one of best country in the world , my lovely Bhārat.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

India is beautiful! Diana would love to visit one day! Maybe we all can make it happen for her :)

[@advocatevarunrathi2831]

Not possible in 1000 years

[@beverleystandfest2993]

Like China? Are you aware of what is going on with the Uyghur genocide?

[@shayanraj7840]

@@beverleystandfest2993 Yes. I know. Either you hate the system of China or not , you can't ignore China's economic growth and now it's an economic superpower.

[@beverleystandfest2993]

@@shayanraj7840 Their economic system is amazing but they do even worse to minorities like the Roma. But would be amazing for Roma to visit India for a heritage perspective

[@Donan95]

Thank you all for the kind words. It really warms my heart💕. I didn’t expect this much positivity so I’m truly grateful. I hope, and believe that Abhinavs videos will make a positive change for my people. We’ll only make a change if we work together, so please keep spreading his videos so more people get to learn about Romas, it’s very appreciated. Much love to you all!

[@coryparni3620]

You don't have to explain your heritage to these dinlos on KZbin . My heritage is similar to yors , I just go round in circles with some people , they just don't get It. It don't matter either if you weren't brought up with the language , I only know a few words myself . I said yor a pretty girl is all . .. the 'sami ' people by the way I think are so cool ! Year big up the Sami's !👍

[@mithunkartha]

Tc. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@xoxo-couple]

You are very welcome to India sister.. If you can Please make some videos about you... we are very interested in knowing you... And your life.. Through your youtube page... Love you sister from India 🇮🇳💖... And if you visit India you should make videos... I really want to see... 😉🤭😊🖤😇

[@sanatanishardool]

We Hindus have been tortured and persecuted for 1000 years by Abrahimic religions just for being rich, more educated and being loving and helping. We have suffered a lot. There will always be place for Romani people in my heart and my place and i will teach my generations about us. India is rising back and we will again gain back our glorious past

[@004akashgoswami]

Please come to India

[@AO-xd2ml]

Indian media really needs to report this. Thank you so much for doing this! Great service!

[@jaibholenath6900]

Bharat's media is a $hit of epic proportion

[@samkupp1390]

Most mainstream Indian media are only interested in Bollywood and other bullshit stories. There are some independent Indian media that may be able to report stories like this.

[@Vijay-fv6ne]

We the Indians love Roma brothers and sisters.We have the same DNA..We Indians must approach them and adopt them.We love you.

[@Jackthetraveller]

Crazy to hear that but big up ✌️💯 swedish people hate us more then rodants😂 Im a swedish traveller sales man fighter lover musican poet ✌️💯 this is my unc and cousin. I think im gonna start a Chanel about life. Tried but failed i didn’t know people gave af beacuse i have been hated my whole life. And i never took any of it i was allways fighting growing up i became the predator instead of the prey

[@1996Shpr]

​@@Jackthetraveller what can u expect from these ignorant European people. We Indians always faced difficulties in many forms due to those barbaric islamic invasions. I want to say only one thing u guys just wait for some more years we Indians will reclaim our glory and then nobody will dare to harm Romani people.

[@michelealbanese3261]

@@Jackthetraveller All over the world hate you guys. Also indians would hate you if the will know you

[@BakriPeluddin]

​@@Jackthetravellerthat's sad to hear, i always knew that white ppl especially the Swedish are hella racist, stay strong, i just wish my country India gives the romani ppl the right to return to India if the feel like, of if there is any persecution from the white ppl side like one of there guys during the WW2

[@ercanbanka5377]

yeah we see that love towards dalits 😂🤣

[@sahilkumawat1556]

To the all my roma people ❤ from motherland india( bharat ) 🇮🇳

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Shukriya bhai! Saare hindustaniyo ke saath itna share karo ki poora India dekh le ❤️

[@sawackbissoondath5584]

the😅😮

[@Jackthetraveller]

She is my cousin what is in india?:O

[@Biggzy85]

Great video man. I am a Roma born in the UK and was fostered. Slowly trying to piece together my Roma past and this has opened up a new path for me

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thanks man! Where are you based?

[@Biggzy85]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost I am in Wales

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

@@Biggzy85 please connect with me on insta bro @helping_the_roma. Thanks :)

[@Biggzy85]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost will do bro

[@MonikNordine]

Thank you Abinav and congratulations Diana. Our Roma family originates in Sweden and I have been trying to learn as much as possible about my Roma ancestry. We have lost our language and been assimilated but with the help of people like you we can reclaim our culture and heritage. Love love love 💕

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

You're very welcome dear Monik! Thank you for sharing a little bit about your family roots too. I hope my films can help the Roma community in Sweden in some way. Thank you again :)

[@apurvavishwakarma1558]

Monik Sending you lots of love from India ❤️

[@Jackthetraveller]

We still have our language snd coulture but no country. Diana is my cousin, if u want to know anything feel free to hit me up✌️

[@Fellow_Traveller1985]

You sure they are Roma and not Romani? In Scandinavia there's a clear distinction, Romani are called Tattare/Tater, Tavringar, Romanisæl and other things and speak a para-romani language called Scando-romani, Roma (Rom) are darker and less mixed with local traditions and genetics.

[@sagarkashyap9163]

Hi Diana, good to see you are accepting your identity... We are proud of you. Be strong always

[@Kasal269]

Apart from Sushma Swaraj, Roma people have never been admitted to India, the Jewish community has forced the world to take notice because of its education and economic well-being, but it is sad that India and Indians do not take notice of their own blood Roma people. Thank you Abhinav you are really trying to give justice to these people 🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

You’re very welcome 🙏🏽 Please help me share it with as many people as possible. I would like every Indian to know about our dear Roma brothers and sisters. Thank you ❤️🙏🏽

[@reginaneulandner8321]

​@@abhinavinsearchofthelost I have seen original Roma people in India 30 years ago. They come from the Lohar caste,iron Smith caste. In the Indian society they are a lower caste and can live free as nomads. Not very respected because from a lower cast. In Europe they got similar problems. But in Europe it's about settlement and give a school education to children and many Romas did not accept social housing and permanent residence. So there children could not attend school.

[@AO-xd2ml]

@@reginaneulandner8321 They are not originally "nomads" or from any particular caste. They were taken as slaves, during various invasions of India. There are many accounts from Indian history of huge amounts of Indians taken as slaves and then sold in the markets of Baghdad and other cities. This happened after the Arab conquest of Iran, which was then used as a base for incursions into India. Consequently, they were likely sold into kingdoms of Europe. Later on, they gained freedom, but were not given rights.

[@reginaneulandner8321]

@@AO-xd2ml Cobra Gypsies full documentary on you tube is also interesting about the life of gypsies in Rajestan ,India.

[@reginaneulandner8321]

@@AO-xd2ml Thank you for the information. They call some of Roma groups also Sinti in Europe. They came from Sindh, Punjab and Rajasthan. It is a sad history .

[@SkyHighGame]

As a 40yo romani I was overjoyed to get this recommendation from my daughter. Amazing content and wonderful comments. A love we as a people has never felt. I grew up with the elders and have way too many stories about prosecution, hatred and violence done unto us just the last 100 years. It would warm my soul to have a country to call my own❤ Also, as a young man I met an Indian in Portugal and we found out our languages are very similar. We say Ka for food f.ex. 😊

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you so much for your comment and sharing a bit about yourself. I would love to connect with you the next I am in Sweden. Feel free to reach out to me on insta @abhinavrevis. Thank you :)

[@sunilbose1442]

A redundant question. From our long lost cousins in Trinidad to families that left this land a 1000 years ago the Indian land belongs to all that trace their roots to this civilization

[@tada2508]

You have been on your knees for last 1,000 years. India is your home. You should come back to India, even though the country is not perfect, but atleast you won’t be discriminated for being a Roma or being a brown skinned. *Hindi - Hindu - Hindustan* 🇮🇳🕉️

[@kd5055]

​@@tada2508You are telling him to, leave welfare, leave free healthcare, leave free education, leave guaranteed income from one of most highly developed and best welfare countries like Sweden and take citizenship of India????? You are kidding right? Does having such fantasies make you feel better about yourself being Indian?

[@kd5055]

​@@tada2508 He'll be discriminated for being a Low Caste for sure though

[@Skellington13Lynch]

Hi Abhinav! A million thanks to you and your team and of course as well Diana! My Roma and Jewish sides of my family were displaced during ww2 from Hungary and Germany, both sides came to Canada separately without knowledge of eachother and stayed/worked on the same tobacco farm and that’s where my grandparents found each other, and eventually, here I am 3gen. later rediscovering these parts of my Heritage that have been so deeply hidden away for survival. I’ve watched so many of your videos, if not all, and every time I’m overwhelmed with similar feelings to which Diana has described here in this video. I have been on my own personal journey to reclaiming my Roma Heritage and Culture for the last 5years now and again I cannot thank you all enough for the joy, connection, validation and recognition you have all brought me through your channel. I have so much love for you all 🥲 like family 💙❤️☸️❤️💚

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Hi Judah! You’re very welcome and thank you so much for sharing a bit about yourself. Please connect with me on insta @abhinavrevis. I would love to learn more about the Roma community in Canada. Bless you and thanks again for all the love and support :)

[@aniketbhardwaj20]

You are not alone you have 1.3 billion hindus in the world why don't you come back to India you will feel happy to see that your ancestors land your hindi culture your ancient hindus temples ❤

[@Skellington13Lynch]

Thank you so much @@aniketbhardwaj20 , you spoke truth from my own heart and mind! That is on my bucket list one day when the time is right 🤞🏼💫

[@aniketbhardwaj20]

@@Skellington13Lynch blood to blood to thanks no welcome when ever you visit let me know✌😃🕉

[@quiet7632]

Bharat Mata

[@pravinveer]

Romas were hindus captured in grater India and sold in Bagdad markets and turkey markets by muslims, purchased by Europeans for work. They were converted by force or for material consideration. Indian Govt . should be bold enough to acknowledge the same. Very few people know about them backhome.

[@loisstenner123]

PRAVINVEER If you are correct then the culture you hold responsible is now in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The relatively few Hindus who eventually fled the muslims and became Roma then were not enslaved but escaped. If they were enslaved they would not be able to escape. How Europeans bought slaves in India at that early time in history has got me baffled somewhat.

[@AO-xd2ml]

Right. This happened after the Arab conquest of Iran. Then invasions into India, led to innumerable people being abducted into slavery. Some of the most brave people who opposed the invasions, were the first to be taken into slavery. This needs to come out! Indian media needs to start talking about this regularly.

[@AO-xd2ml]

@@loisstenner123 There was a slave trade that abducted Indians and some others and sold them into Arabia, northern Africa and Europe. This happened after the Arab conquest of Iran. Although other ethnic groups were also enslaved, Indians appear to be the most populous group.

[@pravinveer]

@godblessyou6520 reasons for migration

[@AO-xd2ml]

@God Bless you There are bound to be some during the Sassanid, Parthian and/or Selucid period in Iran, but that is only one portion of the migrations.

[@Justagirloutintheworld]

I am Roma from the USA, we grew up hiding what we were but I think most knew. I’ve lived around the world including India where I felt most home. I am now in Europe, the blatant discrimination is extremely painful. Most don’t know the culture I come from and are very open in their disgust of Roma, it’s acceptable. In Portugal, many shopkeepers and others keep frogs in the doorway to keep Roma away.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Oh wow! Amazing to know that you lived in India too. Where exactly were you? Please connect with me on insta @helping_the_roma. I would love to have a chat. Cheers :)

[@Arltratlo]

just imagine if you see families fanning out to steal from you and others, and dont be upset about it?? or aggressive bagging in the streets! maybe you see it as normal, normal Europeans dont!

[@gagoomt4076]

@@Arltratlowhen you dehumanize, enslave and pigeonhole a group of people as outcasts all across Europe - even denying them legit employment - what do you expect them to do? Crime goes hand in hand with marginalized groups of people.

[@cookiemonsterpajamapants]

kalderash living in the US as well. they look at us different once they know don’t they?

[@Susspect69]

Disgusting behaviour by the west who claims to be the upholder of human rights shows us how everything is a matter of convenience well nonetheless resilience is in Indian blood ,even after 1000 years of persecution even in India we have still kept our civilization alive and so should u , never forget ur culture and who u are a ur roots

[@drkow]

Indian-American here... just want to send my love to the Roma people. One of the most Indian things about you is your intense pride in your culture. I'm so proud of all of you for your resilience. You do belong...to each other and to us.❤

[@camrondirossi3249]

U a native Indian or Indian India

[@drkow]

@@camrondirossi3249 American Indian is synonym to native American but Indian American is a longtime U.S. citizen of Indian (from India) ethnicity

[@LordDrazile]

Abhinav, please convey Diana and her family, warm love and deep admiration on behalf of us 1.4 Billion Indians. You're, my brother, doing a tremendous job showcasing Roma and their lost India connect. More power to you!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

For sure, brother! Thank you so much for all the love ❤️

[@versus1156]

This lady is truely inspiring man , I just loved it. I'm just amazed by seeing how proud she is of her heritage and culture. It make me to feel more proud on my Indian culture too. May God give more power to her and Roma community overall. Today , I'm a teen and just starting my life but I always have wish , one day , we will definitely reunite again with Roma and Sinti communities to celebrate our history and culture together. Keep your work alive , man. Love from Bhārat ❤️🇮🇳.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

It was such an honour to film with Diana's family and tell their story. Diana is truly inspiring and a strong lady. Thanks for the support. Sending love back to you ❤

[@Donan95]

You should always be proud of your culture! I’m so happy I made that influence on you. I hope more people think that way. Always be proud of that and never forget where you’re from, no matter where in the world you are. Much love 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@venkateshnaidu94]

​@@Donan95 I am from India i have some Romani frend from Sweden and Italy they want to back motherland India

[@Donan95]

@@venkateshnaidu94 yeah I’d like to at least visit there. Would be amazing!

[@venkateshnaidu94]

​@@Donan95 Do you have instgram?

[@rupakmandal2527]

Diana is a very strong girl.. have a great life ahead Diana❤.. and appreciate Abhinav hard work.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

She is indeed! Thank you so much ❤️

[@Donan95]

Thank you, and same to you 🙏🏻

[@tada2508]

@@Donan95 In the next few decades India will be very very strong and a relaxed government in Delhi will recognise Romas as one of its long lost child. If Germans could return to Germany after 800 years after WW2, you too could. Just a question of time. You may not be able to associate yourself with India today, but as academic research in the issue will get deeper, old links will be excavated and the association will become clear. Your Indian brother 🇮🇳🕉️🇸🇪

[@Mala-bs6xk]

First of all, much gratitude to Abhinav for working on this issue and bringing it the attention that it deserves. This was long overdue. I know that every Indian watching these videos, myself included, feels that they are one of us and we want to see them live well and have equal opportunities and a safe, secure life. To Diana and all other Roma, I would like to say that India is a very warm and welcoming place should you choose to come here. You shouldn't worry too much about the cultural and language differences, we have so much diversity that it makes us very accepting of all people. A special thanks to Markus too for his support and understanding. I hope I spelled his name right. Historically I would like to point out two events: One is the Parsi migration to India around 600 AD due to the Muslim conquest of Persia (modern-day Iran). Today more than fifty thousand Parsis consider India home and many of them have contributed immensely to the development of India, the most famous of them being the TATA group. The second is the influx of Tibetan refugees who fled from Tibet along with The Dalai Lama, their spiritual leader, to escape Chinese rule; Today there are about two hundred thousand Tibetans living peacefully in India. All this proves beyond doubt that India is a very unique and accepting place. We believe that the whole world is our family ( Vasudaivam Kutumbakam). Coming back to the Roma population, it appears that what they need most today is to form an organization across Europe so that their voice can be heard and they are able to seek some sort of support and recognition. Much love from India, we all pray that your lives and destiny change for the better very, very soon.

[@nevertrusttheman]

Thank you so much for this story! I am also just finding out about my Romani roots. My grandmother, from Bavaria, escaped Hitler and fled to NYC, where my father grew up. Unfortunately his mother died when he was little and took her family heritage with her. I found out I was romani after being gifted 23and me dna test. (I'm also Swedish as well) thank you for acknowledging the Roma People!!! ❤

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your story. Please connect with me on insta @abhinavrevis or @helping_the_roma. Thank you :)

[@RamaKrishnaYeleswarapu-kj4en]

By default india should declare citizenship except for muslims.

[@viladmirputin773]

Brother stay strong India🇮🇳 is growing brother once we reach 3rd largest economy in the world. We will definitely exposes Europe's hypocrisy, already we are doing this, I invite you to come to India this is your motherland brother. From now I will spread this information and story to my friends, this will reach one day to government of 🇮🇳India. I am asking to make videos this is the only medium through you can connect indian people. India so fully connected through internet your voice and story's definitely people will recognize and also support. Jai hind 🇮🇳

[@top5hindi919]

I don't know why my tears come out automatically hearing these stories.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

🥹

[@iwasherefirst786]

As a British gypsy persecution is still happening today in every day life, myself and my family can tell a story of persecution every week. I truly believe it will never stop for gypsy people all around the world.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

I would love to connect with you. Please connect with me on insta @abhinavrevis.

[@hv7189]

@I was here first Nothing is permanent in this material world. Sun always rises after long darkest night. Things will change if world gets aware of suffering of Romas. Romas have to stand up and speak up to bring the truth out in front of world. Never lose hope!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

@@stephanienikole9831 that’s so Stephanie. I would love to know more about the Romanis in Canada. Please connect with me on insta @abhinavrevis. Thanks :)

[@AO-xd2ml]

Please connect with interested Indians. Many simply do not know or understand the history of how Roma ancestors from India ended up in Europe. It was a very traumatic time, but you must tell your story and let Indians know who you are. I am sorry that Indian media has not done enough to show your plight, but we hope to change that very soon. You are a part of the Indian diaspora and must be respected as such!

[@Andreas-de7xj]

I’m also scando-romani, and I find it very sad my family has forgotten the language

[@Fellow_Traveller1985]

Er du norsk? Kjøp deg "Tavringens Rakripa", du finner den på noen antikvariater, du kan også laste ned "Scandoromani ‐ Remnants of a Mixed Language" på Researchgate. Miro honkar Tavring aur rakkra Rommani!

[@DONTHASSLETHEHOFF]

Would you like a dictionary?

[@jitintiwari2011]

That’s what happens in every abrahamic religions , they just persecute others

[@ubayyd]

Well that’s definitely not a close minded opinion!

[@versus1156]

That's not related to religion my friend but race I think , because Most Roma and Sinti's are converted to Christianity already.

[@abhijeetkumar2204]

@@versus1156 but these europeans don't know humanity

[@catphuckers]

@@abhijeetkumar2204 You're wrong. As a proud White man who is historically literate, the Abrahamic blood cult of Yeshua did a number on our heritage and morality. I am very proud of my European roots and I feel as if we have done very few truly wrong things throughout history (for example I don't buy the Romani atrocity propaganda for even a second), but breathing life into the Jewish supremacist cult known as Christianity and spreading it to other lands is something my ancestors did and I hope we can undo these mistakes someday. One day Christianity and Islam will be tossed into the trash heap of history and our collective dignity can be restored.

[@catphuckers]

@@versus1156 Well not really. Our treatment of Roma was not on the basis of their race, rather their habitual criminal offenses. We removed Romani children from abusive families and protected our own from criminal gangs who prey on us and this is the thanks we get? I think the Romani should return to India and make ghar wapsi. You guys can have them back. It's not our responsibility to babysit India's lost children anyways and if anything you should be thankful we didn't just remove them from our lands into more hostile territory.

[@SudeepNairmaddy]

After seeing ur videos brother....my excitement increased to know more closely my Romani Indians(which was previously thr)....even during Ukraine conflict i had tweeted Indian pm n Ukrainian Indian embassy to take care of our Indian Romani people thr....one day i wish I could marry a Romani n she can spread more knowledge in India about our centuries lost people n they get back to their civilization from where they started n spread their culture n live a life of dignity back in their country India......lots of love to all Romani`s in the world...u r ours ❤

[@shashilalgupta1745]

Great Job Abhinav love you keep doing without any hurdle .

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you for all the love and support, brother!

[@AO-xd2ml]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost You deserve an award for this series! Great work, thank you.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

@@AO-xd2ml thank you so much 🙏🏽🥰

[@proudlycanadian3023]

@Diana-How are you? I am of Indian descent and Hindu background. I may have a Romani background. I am working in West London, and I am dealing with very successful Romani customers-they have great hygiene, own cars, have brilliant jobs, etc! They have decided to take responsibility for their lives! It's up to you to take empowering ownership (direct responsibility) for your life! YOUR LIFE!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

That's awesome! Love it! Please connect with me on Insta @abhinavrevis. Thank you :)

[@bobjary9382]

This is only the third video on this channel about Roma i have watched . I am so in awe of the love and connection and understanding that is here. This curiosity and acceptance that Roma have about their own distant peoples is humbling .

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you for your comment! Please share the videos with friends that are unaware of Romani people. Thank you :)

[@pritijain3547]

Thanks a lot... Diana, we as Indians wud love to HOST every Roma.. Do visit India. Hey, Abhinav cud u share the link to support you guys? You are doing such an incredible job man. Kudos to you!!!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

It would be awesome to make it happen for Diana at some point! Thanks so much. Here’s the link to my patreon; patreon.com/user?u=89181692&Link&

[@mithunkartha]

Strong girl. Thank you Abhinav.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Indeed! Thank you so much :)

[@bomzikabylla6474]

Great work Abhinav, keep it up........hope to meet you some day in Sweden!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you so much. I would love to produce more stories in Sweden. Please get in touch on insta @helping_the_roma.

[@sassisch]

Dear Abhinav, I strongly suggest that you also visit some Sinte (Sinti) people. Most of them live in Germany, Eastern France, Austria, Northern Italy and parts of Slovenia and Croatia. They consider themselves a separate branch of the Roma people and their language is a separate Indian-derived one, nowadays strongly influenced by German. Apparently, their ancestors’ migration route is different too and began in Sindh. A famous Sinto is the “Gypsy Jazz” founder Django Reinhardt. I grew up in Hamburg where there are both sizable Roma and Sinte communities, Sinte particularly in the part of town called Wilhelmsburg where there is the famous Reinhardt and Weiss clan that now has a notable jazz music enterprise. If you haven’t already done so, please consider looking into it.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you so much. I filmed with a Sinti brother in Germany a few weeks ago. The story will be out soon :)

[@mythflick]

Man...I just love your videos. You're doing a great job!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you so much :)

[@tivo3720]

As a Indian 🇮🇳 i really hope India the Bharatvarsha could do something for the Roma people. U r our uncle aunties, brother and sister. Even though most of the Romani people are now Christian but they has the same goddesses ma Durga like us hindus in India. I have found out Romani people calls the ✝️ as trishul which is the weapon of Shiva the trident 🔱. Both we hindus and Romani people call the God as Devas

[@jaibholenath6900]

What's happened to Roma people over the years has happened to us pagans of Bharat also for all that while and more. Even more we are treated like dirt in Bharat by Each & Every Political party even Maulana Modi's BJP.

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

You mean a saint not necessarily a goddess

[@adramalech3385]

Yeah, you should take all of them back. Gypsies are not religious people, you are wasting your breath trying to compare crosses, tridents, etc.

[@thewhiterace]

Not all Roma are Indians, the girl is Swedish.

[@thewhiterace]

@adolft_official no

[@propertysolutions4773]

Greetings from Mumbai-India it is heart wrenching to see these videos & other ROMA videos-I am a Indian Jew whose ancestors came to MUMBAI from Basra-Iraq in 1670 & India/Mumbai has never been against my religion & ETHNIC background & today my family is probably the 5th Richest Jewish family on Planet EARTH-so after these videos i thank my KARMA

[@thatavarthijayaprakasarao3769]

Welcome to India. Proud of you people for still practicing Indian culture. Amazing exploration with regard to Romanis. Jai Bharat.

[@ManojSingh-nw4vf]

Thank you Abhinav doing great work...loved your efforts...keep it up

[@devshah419]

Hey abhinav...Its great to see how you are showing such a great content of undiscovered world of roma. I hope to see more content of roma/indian people through your camera lens in future. So buddy just keep going.

[@diptishghosh6729]

Abhinav you are doing a great job! God bless you

[@rkrUT1]

Abhinav, please continue your work. Only because of your video, I came to know about the Roma people and interest grew to learn more about them.

[@gauravattriafmc1]

Our downfall started 1000yrs before, but time is not far when we Indians will regain our lost glory. We, the brown people will rule the world. Jai Sanatan. God bless all of us.

[@chiragmehta8212]

Keep dreaming brother. Until cancer of Gandhi and sickularism is wiped out we will never amount to anything

[@bissessurdhanesswar5091]

Love from MAURITIUS. My great grandfather came to Mauritius from Allahabad UP in 1870s

[@studentstudent3723]

Amazing , I'm also from Allahabad(PRAYAGRAj) Uttar Pradesh

[@your.dreams_00]

I'm supporting you ❤

[@armzbrah6371]

Thanks for bringing this topic to light, brother!

[@guruforty1]

Great job Abhinav, thank you for bringing these amazing stories to us! Heard of Roma people being of Indian heritage, never heard of their true story. Quite enlightening to know of these resilient people, who kept their culture through centuries of persecution and social vilification.

[@shashanksinha4932]

Abhinav you are a gem!! Thanks that i came to know about our long lost brothers and sisters.. My heart goes to all Roma people...All Roma people are all welcome to come back to your old India... It feels so sad to see them being persecutes and hated every where... They were forced to leave india due to Muslim invaders and their fight for survival still goes on...

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

thank you so much, brother ❤

[@sewaligoswami781]

Such a beautiful and also heartwrenching documentary

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you so much, Sewali! Please share with friends around you :)

[@Harshsharma-sj4tm]

Indians can watch all kind of crap and shit but wont watch the content that matters them the most...saddend by so few views we need to spread more awareness about ROMA people. We are the most populous country and we have a strong voice internationally we can help our ROMA people easily.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Absolutely! We can do it. Let’s keep sharing :)

[@Harshsharma-sj4tm]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost thanks bro for sharing their stories...Diana is very pretty her story made me cry...i hope for her wellbeing and all the best wishes for her future.

[@MjMj-t3n]

❤

[@xoxo-couple]

NAMASTE TO OUR PEOPLE OUT THERE 🙏🇮🇳💖... GOD GIVE YOU GOOD HEALTH... I just feel a connection to our roma people... Through your videos.. I really hope that you people will one day given what you deserve... If not indian government should do something.. For our people... We in india live with peace and equality... And we would be very grateful to receive you people 🙏🙏🙏🙌💖🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@aureliaparris-scott4185]

Good morning. I live in the small island of Tobago part of a twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. I was never a lover of history. I came across your story of the Roma via the documentary, " Forgotten Genocide ". I then found this video. I am happy that you are proud of your heritage. I am Chinese mixed with Negro, Spanish, Carib French just to name a few. I don't know my ancestors due to World War two myself. I only know my grand parents on my mother's side, up to my great grand mother. Thank for sharing. We all need each other. You sharing has helped me to appreciate the family I have. May God continue to be your guide as you continue to embrace your relatives.

[@bobbyeapen6049]

Imagine when they learn about the greatness of their ancestor's contribution to humankind.

[@davidmccarroll2280]

Yes, sadly the slavery and persecution really set them back

[@Jackthetraveller]

Yes we survived so i thank them for that. I am swedish romani allso.

[@amitnayak-zt9xm]

Why we were not talked about this in our history. Thank you for this video.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Exactly! I want to make sure that it gets added. Thank you for the support. Please share it as much as you can ❤️

[@rjmckenzie4706]

This video was amazing i really enjoyed it. Everyday I pray that God protects them and blesses them. My heart goes out to them, i would love to see more videos like this.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you so much! Many more coming ❤️

[@kristinajuzepcuk8407]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤ for this video ❤❤❤

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

@@kristinajuzepcuk8407 you’re very welcome 🙏🏽❤️

[@divyanshsharma8168]

ABHINAV ,thank you so much brother its a shame that we in INDIA don't know about romani comunnity respect to DIANNA ,you are beautiful,strong and respectful ,more power to you

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

No worries brother! Bas ab iss video ko itna share karo ki one million pahuch jaaye. If it reaches one million, Diana will visit India 🇮🇳

[@tada2508]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost Hi Abhinav, If I remember correctly, I think Ms. Indira Gandhi had organised a conference for Romani people in 1983 at Chandigarh. Are you aware of it? Just Google, you may find some Infos.

[@OlllOHD]

Wow, you just have changed my perspective about Scandinavian countries. I will never think about Sweden the same way as I did.

[@desiree2502]

Your video left me in tears, it is so heart-wrenching what happend to the Swedish Roma (and the Roma in general) . But i feel hopefull that Diana is proud of her Roma heritage. I wish all roma could feel this about their Roma identity. Lots of love from the Netherlands

[@Jackthetraveller]

Thanks ✌️❤️ i am a swedish romani, Diana is my cousin. My life could be a book 😂 i think i am going to write one

[@arkeshprasad4356]

Good job brother. Thanks to tell the story. Love from fiji

[@karljohansen4697]

Det hvar ett kjempe fint.program.stå på videre😊

[@Donan95]

Tack så mycket 😊

[@kundanaajtak]

Great initiative by Mr Avinash. Keep it up. Love u Roma brothers and sisters.

[@anujbhadauriya5963]

Keep hustling love your sister ❤️🇮🇳♾️

[@hinduwarrior123]

Fantastic content❤

[@helpinghandalways]

Abhinav bro you doing great work bro mahadev always blessed you

[@drcharlesapoki]

I have always been fascinated by Romani people from childhood, their music, dressing and detached simplistic lifestyle. I was so excited when I eventually met some of them in Constanta, Romania. I admire their resilience. God bless the Roma race. Love from Ughelli, Delta state, Nigeria.

[@aloksharma-yj9pp]

Thank you so much 💓

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

You're very welcome :)

[@singhraja6710]

अब भारतीय सरकार को इन लोगो के लिए कुछ करना चाहिए.....हमारी एजेंसियों के पास पैसे पावर ऑथोरिथी सब है वे कर सकते हैं.....जिन्होंने हम पे हजारों साल सितम किए हम उनका सम्मान कर रहे है फिर ये तो हमारे अपने हैं हम इनके लिए कुछ क्यों न करे.....अभिनव भाई आप बहुत शानदार काम कर रहे हैं....आप जैसे लोगों की ज़रूरत है दुनिया में...love you Abhinav bhai and all the Roma around the world ❤

[@sweetnidhi6288]

Indian government should do something for Roma people's betterment. They are our brother. Indian government should offer Indian citizenship if they wish. They are not in good condition.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Yes, please keep sharing this video so it reaches the right people in authority! Thank you :)

[@Donan95]

I’m sure many Romas would love to have Indian citizenship! I would! Many Romas I speak to online feel connected to india, especially younger generations from Balkans. They are even closer linguistically to Hindi than my Romani is. And I think all of us at least wants to visit india and discover our roots.

[@puneetsharma312]

@@Donan95 Hey Diana Love from Delhi, India. Whenever in the future you decide to visit India, please visit Delhi too I will be very happy to show you around my beautiful city Delhi and one last thing, you are way too beautiful Diana.

[@samkupp1390]

India is not a rich country, but I am sure they are always trying to do their best for everyone.

[@cs.3617]

Bahut badia kaam. Ise dekhkar documentary ki nahi balki interview ki feeling aa rahi hai. Documentary ki quality AKTK channel ki 'Silence Of Swastika' ko kehte hain.

[@lukkamr]

I'm also roma living in Sweden but my family forgot our culture and language out of fear... I hope to learn my language again!

[@Susspect69]

Never forget ur culture , it is the resilience that has kept the indian civilization still alive even after 8000 years

[@Herberttheone78]

Thanks for making this documentary! Our people get left in the shadows sometimes. God bless you sir with love from a Swedish chavo 🙌🏼

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

@@Herberttheone78 you’re very welcome and thank you for your kind wishes. Please share it around as much as you can. I would love to return to Sweden one day!

[@gaurabdas8734]

Keep doing your good work.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thanks man :)

[@chitrarajgopal4597]

So nice to know about our long lost relativs, ❤from India to Roma brothers and sisters

[@ss-zz6ii]

Hey diana . Love from India . We adore and accept you as our fellow Indians . ❤ jai hind . AND WE DO CARE .

[@Donan95]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ss-zz6ii]

@@Donan95 ❣️ lots of love and best wishes . May bhagwan ji (god) give you everything you desire in life .

[@renekoky5906]

Thank you so much for the videos you do I'm a czech roma live in the uk my self been here since 2000 I'm 29 I have always knew we was from india❤

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

It’s such an honour to tell these stories. Please connect with me on insta @helping_the_roma. I would love to learn more about your story. Thank you so much :)

[@artofwar037]

Lots of love from india to our ancestors❤❤

[@quiet7632]

*cousins, not ancestors

[@davidmccarroll2280]

@@quiet7632 a bit of both

[@hitman108ah]

Romanis have IP rights on India. Let's India be stronger and powerful enough I believe $10 trillion economy to atleast make some effort towards Romani people. We can exchange 7-8 Crore Indian Muslim population to Pakistan with 5-6 Crore romanis from West and Europe. As Pakistan is made by west, the deal seems quite great

[@catphuckers]

Don't blame the West and Europe for Gandhi's foolishness. We have serious faults and responsibilities, but P*kistan is not one of them. And yes, take the Romani people in. India will be a great place for them since they cannot get along in the West, though if you are blonde-haired and blue-eyed in India there is a high change you will at least be groped. Western tourists have filmed themselves showing it is unsafe to walk down the streets while White. I hope Diana returns to India because Romani are not part of Europe, but at the same time I fear for her safety.

[@aidan5768]

Hey Abhinav! You appeared on my YT feeds. I'm so happy for all the work you're doing. thanks & regards (From India)

[@Norman_Foster8748]

My God! Bro you are doing amazing job ❤️ I'm from West Bengal, India 🇮🇳. And i love to know more and more about our community ❤️

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thanks so much, bro! Keep sharing it as much as you can :)

[@Norman_Foster8748]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost Definitely ❤️

[@dineshjoshi8524]

Abhinav please request Diana to Contact MEA, better You help her and Diana and Other Roma people can come for conference in Expat Indians or better on Republic Day and feel proud about what they are and how can India help Roma People. I think that Romas should be recongnized as one of Us!

[@prakharthakur7178]

Yeah, Dr S jaishankar can do something about it.

[@Interpreterenofiets]

Love the stuff you make brother thanks for showing the truth ❤

[@artflix8722]

My dear Indian Roma brothers and sisters l feel proud to see you, now Your india is growing, and one day india will take care of Roma people

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you for this beautiful message !

[@chiragmehta8212]

I hope we will welcome you home

[@GhostMaze08]

I am a 16 year old person from Britain who didn’t know they were Romani until a month ago, this video has helped me as a white rroma to feel so much more proud of my heritage. Beautiful video ❤ Although as a white Roma I don’t really feel proud of looking exactly like the main group of people that oppressed Romani people in the first place 😢

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for your kind comment. Please join the community @helping_the_roma on insta. Thanks again and bless you :)

[@GhostMaze08]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost I met up with my brother for the first Tim since my dad died, I was 3 last time I saw him and had never really met anyone on my dads side. My brother showed me a picture of my grandma who had a much darker skin tone and hair colour and eye colou than me or me dad and he described her as being Roman Catholic gypsy (I’m really sorry I don’t like the g slur). So I looked up a lot about where it originated from and did a lot of research and I saw it originated in northern India and then looked to KZbin and found some videos talking about Romani history. I then spoke to my mother about it and she said my dad had mentioned some to her before about him and my grandma being rromani. We’ve sent in a dna test to be completely sure about it. If it comes back and I definitely am Romani (I am very sure about it) then I will be really proud of the strong and amazing human beings that had to endure so much just to make sure that they could survive and be able to have children that I’m descended from.

[@GhostMaze08]

Unfortunately my grandma passed away before I was born so I will never be able to talk to her about it

[@Jackthetraveller]

@@GhostMaze08i am a swedish romani, Diana is my cousin. I can teach u come to Sweden

[@Layla_Bayla]

This is so sad. I wish racism would completely end. Europe and the Middle East MUST establish policies to protect the Roma people and allow for equal rights. It's disgusting to see that even today there is very minimal progress in 1200 years since Romas first left india 🙁.

[@jaip7399]

Gypsies need to adjust. Europe is fine.

[@neil9381]

Thoughts running in my head.. 1. There are many groups of people in India that trace their ancestry to our neighboring countries(either traveled or by way of invasion). What do they think of their current situation with regards to politics around Indian origin? 2. Do we really know our history? 3. It's been difficult(since school), and I have given up on making people understand that English is my mother tongue(British rule and mixed marriages with Indians) 3. Would be great if you could document Indians in India (without harming yourself)

[@abhaysharma3776]

EMOTIONAL BUT VERY INSPIRING

[@dhirenkumar3755]

Thanks for such loving exploration,God bless you for such spirit,

[@jkmdave]

This is grt.need to know more about these people.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Please keep sharing with people around. Thank you so much :)

[@anthonystanley1201]

I felt the same way my whole early life because my biological father is 100% Roma and my mother is a blonde haired, blue eyed Irish/German woman and her whole side of the family shares the same looks. I have never felt like I belonged in my family as I have dark olive skin and brown eyes with dark brown hair

[@Jackthetraveller]

You are loved and welcome i don’t look swedish or indian 😂

[@prakharthakur7178]

Please study some thing about Indian culture. Here after you wont feel low for your self. Feel good for you.

[@prakharthakur7178]

We are separated by centuries Anthony now time to reunite with Indian connection. Come some day to India🇮🇳.

[@LightLoveLaugh]

Youl will always be welcomed to India from where u have some origin😊

[@prakharthakur7178]

Abhinav iam sure Ministry of external affairs India some day will personally appreciate your task and support you. Thank you abhinav for your support to Roma people❤.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Thank you for your kind words, brother. Really appreciate your support.

[@top5hindi919]

I feel sad for our Roma brothers and sisters 😢 no community should be persecuted 😢 We are working for declaring Bharat as natural Homeland for all our Sanatani brothers and sisters be it Roma or Doma people❤

[@Leo-lj6vs]

My ancestors left India 200 years and we are now a new race having mixed with Africans and Europeans. It is very sad what happened to the Romani people in Europe.

[@coryparni3620]

Shes a rinkle rakly , kushty divus from australia 😉 . would of been nice to see more of her family and daily life . Done here much from romani in that part of world and i already new all that stuff . On a side note Abhinav , as an indian living in england with a soft spot for romanis , what do you think of the recent anti-gypsy tresspass laws brought into the uk last year by an INDIAN polotition pretty partel . As a journalist you could of helped prevent this , ther was oposition by the uk gypsy community but the law was passed . Thats a nail in the coffin for british gypsy culture a real shamefull act and the irony was not lost on me that it was brought about by an indian .

[@puneetsharma312]

what's the name of that law?

[@coryparni3620]

@puneetsharma312 I don't know but it's made nomadic gypsy culture illegal . If they camp anywhere without permission they can have there homes ( vehicles ) confiscated and be thrown in jail and have ther children put into care . It's forced integration . Culturecide.

[@leaderofmass]

Most of the Indian keep a very warm and lovely place for Roma people they r our people

[@tada2508]

To be honest, most of Indian people are not even aware of Romas.

[@tada2508]

@@leaderofmass Well it’s nobody’s fault. Some similarities were discovered by European missionaries via linguistics some 200 years back. As more and more research happens, old links would be excavated. May be some day Indian Govt will recognise them as their own.

[@leaderofmass]

@@tada2508 yes even kalash people too r our own

[@tada2508]

@@leaderofmass Kalash were almost Hindus till 1895 til Amir of Afghanistan converted them forcibly and changed the name of Kafiristan to Nuristan. Some survive in Chitral though. Gypsy link is long forgotten.

[@leaderofmass]

@@tada2508 yes yes

[@Jazzgin]

This is an amazing video Abhi. It’s 02:36am and i’m watching your content with a weird mix of emotions. My grandpa was a blacksmith, a horseshoer. I grew up within the Turkish Roma community. Locally we call them “Aga”. I’ve always loved them. But as a grown up, I’ve been concerned about their place in the society, both in my country and others. We owe them so much. Not only because of what they gave to us but also what we have taken from them. Roma people are rather happier in Turkiye, comparing to many countries and they are pretty much integrated, excepted and loved. Mostly. As you go west, the picture is getting darker and darker. Such a shame. We owe them. We all owe them.

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

thank you so much for your comment. I would love to know more about you. Please connect with me on insta @helping_the_roma Thank you once and lots of love!

[@Jazzgin]

@@abhinavinsearchofthelost did so 👍

[@Jackthetraveller]

Nice yo meet i am swedish romani allso ✌️

[@stephenvasudevan8343]

Hi Abhinav..this is good stuff about long lost Indians and the persecution they've gone thru. It's time to get their attention and story told. Would love to connect with you mate. Get in touch.

[@ThePsychologistMonika]

Be proud to be Roma and be proud of your root India. Love and know the culture and heritage

[@VedanshRayka-th1fz]

Indian government do something for roma people

[@nicola7735]

They are not Indian, they're european. Indian government should think about Indians

[@SintiSchneck]

Very Nice Video 👍

[@SintiSchneck]

@godblessyou6520 ❤️

[@banothbasha1439]

Great video Love from India ❤❤ After seen this video,i searched more about Romani. Then ,I had got abjit chavda videos on Romani. My suggestion is to roma to never give up and visit your mother land. After seen Romani, i connecting with you

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Oh wow, cool! Glad you enjoyed watching. Please share it and let other Indians know about our lost brothers and sisters too. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@betoajr]

Be strong sisters and brothers Proud too be Roma ❤