What They Don't Tell You About Life in India | Welcome To India | Part 1 | Documentary Central

[@RG-jr8ym]

The poverty, the hustling, the everyday struggles, the loan shark, the unfair gold boss, the unfair guy with the gold smelter and then you see their smiles, hear their laughter see them in their fun days just playing cricket and their lives just go on living on hope and faith that one day I'll make it big and get out of here...I wish all them them the very best that life can offer them👏👏👏🙏

[@Mrca_Clm]

Right! Feel the positivity in their faces, that I wish I have.

[@himanshusingh5214]

It is very stressful and survival rate is lesser than most countries.

[@Crazytesseract]

Get out of here and go where? Ultimately, no one can escape death: not even the comfortable life living people in developed countries (and they know they too are miserable despite comforts and facilities). What happens after death? Ever thought about it?

[@reddawn2072]

They are pretending that they are happy. Their smiles are just for the camera.

[@stewiegriffinfan18]

I wish them the best as long as they stay in their own country

[@aben4895]

This docu brought me both tears and laughter. I like the jolly book seller. "These are pirated books but the stories are real" made me smile😊

[@Nightingale698]

i like this part 😊

[@BestPlaceTravel]

Why I feel same like u?

[@JohnSmith-e7j]

You indians are the fools , your accent has exposed you

[@cleve1715]

Their bonds, joy, tenacity, and resilience... also charism and humor XD They are so priceless man... I am smiling the whole video. Got a lot to learn from them.

[@padilijamesmikomangwa519]

What are you learning from poor people living in a shit-hole? What life advice will they give you? Pathetic

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@ShadowfinderMusic]

It's incredible that these people can survive even though their living conditions are worse than what cockroaches face in Western Europe. The gold digger was so happy with an "apartment" that looked like a sinkhole. Amazing how resilient they are. And it 100% makes you think twice about when you complain for minor inconveniences in life.

[@kaisawhatever4443]

And I’ve visited villas and mansions in India that awed me.

[@DooDumDum]

​@@kaisawhatever4443 The majority of India's population is living in extreme poverty..

[@peterjanoff]

These people really work their butts off to survive and are still pretty friendly and good natured about it all. That earns my respect for the Indian people.

[@beachside1]

Let them know that when they call your phone 10 times a day trying to scam you

[@RepublicofGoldendia]

@@beachside1us Indians are not burger eating fatass bitches 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gappergob6169]

​@@beachside1at least it's not violence crime 😂 Hope US minority can follow this. it's getting so unsafe recently even in nice neighborhood

[@CrazyTrain-k2j]

They’re slaves. Hindu Varna Caste Slavery-slavery is the core of Hinduism and has been for 3000 years. 🙄

[@mrtvyanjel]

@@gappergob6169 tell that to lower caste indians that are getting kill&d and ass@ulted daily lol

[@mainanjatha6460]

Rajesh and his wife's sense of humour is spot on 😅😅beach apartment with A/C

[@vaibhavdlv]

Feel bad for Rajesh, his parents due to their outdated thinking lost such a hardworking son. But his hustle goes on!

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

They love each other.

[@ghaziguzlonl342]

A/C killed me lol. They so super cool. Im so grateful with what i have shoooo

[@lolazal1]

And a bar.

[@rakeshs9678]

yes thats whats needed to survive here. india if filled with poor people but full hearts.

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

I’m always amazed and impressed by the tenacity of the Indian people. They really persevere through everything. And keep a smile on their faces.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Gift cards are the reason.

[@xabiermorales7781]

Some yes, and some other show their greediness by taking advantage of the need of others

[@yomommaahotoo264]

@@xabiermorales7781 It's the entire culture.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

I see them smiling all the time when they squat to take a dump anywhere the urge arises and wipe with their bare hands.

[@rohanutep81]

Unfortunately there is no option 😂

[@Dragon34th]

The story of the young gold digger who broke away from his tyranic boss & landlord to become his own boss, formed his own clan & found a roof over their head deserves a movie. He is so smart & knew he could do better than his boss, treat his own worker better for much better return on investment, find a better buyer, hire a taxi to get there quick. I bet he will rise to the top some day. However, the people surviving on the beach selling alcohol, I feel sorry for them because a solid roof over your head is the first step in the human hierarchy of need without a roof, there's no safety ^ you can't function properly plus selling alcohol which only brings more human misery, is a bad combination.

[@zoranfrintrop-unger4801]

Everybody Ho is willing to dive in shit. Deserves all his Dreams come true.❤🎉

[@anetteaslan6088]

However, such totally broken structures also produce very clever minds whose cleverness is challenged. In well-ordered societies, such instincts can no longer develop and this often creates a drug problem from which wealthy countries increasingly suffer. Nevertheless, India has collapsed, the fact that everyone is fed is a miracle, nonetheless.

[@imdanglkr609]

F tat was my car thn I wouldn't carry at any circumstances

[@sloeberdoet]

@@anetteaslan6088 No one is dying of hunger there?

[@MrSchribler]

Excellent ideas, ,

[@Brian169016]

It's humbling to see how tough peoples lives can be, but they are still happy and making the best of it. A really enjoyable documentary.

[@ramboplaysbass6210]

It's astonishing to see these people talk in decent English even being under the poverty line, doing these kinda work. I wish no human on earth gets a life like this, whoever is going through times, may you break free soon. Peace and love! 🤗

[@occidelindaest]

Such a narrow minded Abrahamic mindset. English is an inferior language forced by the colonials on the world. It is the West that is poor and bankrupt today.

[@hakikitosunpasabenim3088]

It was a British colony that gained its independence in 1947. what do you expect?

[@1Surt]

@@hakikitosunpasabenim3088 Great Britain gave them government organization, infrastructure, hospitals, schools and more making them fairly functional. Once they kicked Britain out, they couldn't even build bathrooms on their own.

[@websitemartian]

@@hakikitosunpasabenim3088im guessing in this economy the government controls alot of industries and everyone wants a government job? i know india flirted with communism after independence

[@1Surt]

@Dr.Kay_R blah, blah, blah ... is that why you people insist upon investing White Man's Western Civilization instead of learning to install indoor plumbing?

[@shanew.williams]

I am an auto mechanic in Huntsville Alabama USA. I have met many young Indian students getting their college education here. I fix their cheap cars, just to last them through school & we've become friends.. The Indian's are among the brightest, most clever & industrious i have ever met. They make ways to overcome obstacles that i could never think of. I'm retiring from cars now but these Indian students have been a delight.

[@mohitrawat.designs]

our circumstances made us like that here in India we suffered more because of invaders they looted everything search about nalanda university they burn our knowledge too but here in India we are fighting and developing soon we will be in worlds best country list

[@sumanamjs]

Thank you, Shane, for your kind spirit and helping heart!

[@GeorgiaYoung-r8l]

We take for granted just how blessed we are in western countries. God bless those hard working impoverished Indian people.

[@ilu948]

For ur information only rich people from India can afford education in foreign countries 😂😂. I am from India .It doesn't look as it's shown .

[@MrJacobrabbit]

Awesome

[@Gilboy63]

These people are absolutely amazing and fantastic. Despite the hardship they face, they still mange to laugh and smile. I am in awe of them!

[@prakasmohan8448]

And every body in the word are desiring to born here?

[@avi2125]

True...this *is* real India...

[@blessnorthamerica7919]

Why so many tech scammers in India ? Terrible

[@Gilboy63]

@@blessnorthamerica7919 because like all nations, there are m*****f*******s there too.

[@shinny9335]

@8%2F-wuw%2Cymuvu%60e%2Ccmm-cjalngl-UAy1m%5Db7yu6jRW4HAIbG4T7S and there are some in your "perfect" north america and that is me

[@madikerirahman3201]

And all the people are so happy and ambitious. Tells a a lot about the spirit and confidence they have. Makes us think how blessed we are.

[@AnnZou137]

Are they happy or du they just seem to be happy?

[@lolazal1]

​@@AnnZou137they're grateful, hence happy.

[@starnight1209]

I DONOT THINK THEY ARE HAPPY.

[@lavishpal5792]

i also live in India but......I didn't know people's lives in India were like this .....I have never seen so much poverty.....after seeing this i am grateful for life i am living

[@devilmaythink]

thats what western media always shows about india. even we indians dont obsessed about slums that much.

[@rudraprashad]

@@devilmaythink True. They always find some shit and shows India as that only. Not more than 5% people living in slum in India but according to western media those 5% is entire India.

[@rudraprashad]

@harshanand8608 Ya. The people like us who are living in clean environment with modern amenities are fake as per the maker of documentary. I never understood the world who always downgrade India as showing dirty and filthy by visiting slums rather appreciating for its progress and showing good clean area. My recent trip to Chicago, i was fortunate enough to meet an European man who is working in US. He visited Gurgaon and Bangalore and by knowing me as Indian told me that these western people though tell lot of bad things about India but i have seen rising India which almost 99% of the world are not aware of due to such documentary. Infact he told me that he was surprised to see Gurgaon when he visited in 2022 and praised a lot about Indian IT field rising.

[@ashutosht10]

Bro what we see in real life is reality. This documentary is 20 years old. It's not like this anywhere in the country. India is doing pretty well.

[@Calibre336]

Entire lndia is one giant slum. To u it's 1% or 5% according to indian standards. But to forigne standards entire lndia can be put in slum.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

"We all stay together because UNITY IS STRENGHT" - beautiful said.

[@Santallo-t9s]

United for better scamming for sure.

[@abhaygiri7135]

They are not scammers ​@@Santallo-t9s

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@LisaLisa-mo2tg]

Much love from malaysia to hardworking indian people.. May god bless them..

[@Repantance]

This documentry makes you realize how easy we have it in this world. Salute to humanity,,,

[@yashwintomar-zi8tr]

yeah....i mean..those 1200+ drug addicted tent slums of america and dirty smelling corners of europe....

[@adiidi]

​@NavyaSagittarius So we should gatekeep people's access to educational information just because they're white? Sounds racist. Don't you think it'd be better for them to educate themselves about life in other countries rather than remaining completely oblivious to it? The fact that Kolkata is one of the poorest cities in the world is the reason it's interesting and important to document, and both Indian and English-speaking filmmakers have made documentaries about it. There just probably aren't as many Indian filmmakers compared to English-speaking ones since the equipment is so expensive, and besides, Indian filmmakers are likely releasing their films in their own country/language anyway.

[@crmbackupcrmbackup988]

​@@adiidi but dont you see the propoganda and geopoltics when you check how BBC uses leftist group of people to do prooganda about PM MODI after Superme court of india clears him of any wrongdoing of communcal violence insitagation . How do they dare to call him a butcher ? no wonder BBC is scrwed in India and that why dont we trust such documentaries to be done with noble intentions .

[@BoredInTheComments]

You can't really look at it that way. Third world problems are third world problems while first world problems are first world problems. Everyone has a hard time going at it no matter where you're from.

[@Melnokina.-.]

​@BoredInTheComments first world problems are less problematic and most people from non western countries would kill to have first world problems

[@TheLastSongbird124]

One of the best India docos I've seen. Realistic, real people, good insight into daily life in this area and good quality camera work. Top doco :)

[@henryjohnson-ville3834]

Same! So good!

[@TheLastSongbird124]

@sadiequinlan I hope :)

[@ashutosht10]

Lol feeling happy ? Ego satisfied by watching a 20 years old documentary ?

[@jacku8304]

@@ashutosht10 Nothing to be shameful about. It is what current India is about.

[@Knowledge_Wave813]

​@@jacku830420 year old documentory is current India🤨

[@roblane9215]

I have so much respect for the India people. It is so messed up over there. But the people are so kind and beautiful.

[@chandrashekharpatel9538]

I am Indian from chhattisgarh

[@samueljacopastoria]

Beautiful video. Uncut and real India exposed. So proud of these struggling people who also have a dream. Binded we stand divided we fall. Unless we understand deeply this crisis and support the low lying people no matter how greater next PM comes to power ( even 10 times the existing Modi) nothing will change. Sad that's the real truth about India. Sorry for those who feel patriotic only and consider high profile image to protect of self and the nation as priority.

[@demonjay5790]

@samueljacopastoria this documentary are mean to satisfy your 1st world country ego,not to show you the overall life of india people,poor you

[@abhishekchhetri7076]

That just 5 percent of Indian life maybe and ita almost 20 year old documentary

[@ashutosht10]

FYI this documentary is at least 15+ years old. Things don't look like this anywhere in India. This is just a part of propaganda re-uploading it again and again.

[@rotikithaali8959]

​@@abhishekchhetri7076bro what you talking about come to villages

[@Dodilafir]

I couldn't even imagine the plight of these people but it's heartwarming when that bloke said he wanna start a NGO for his community, what a selfless thought. Those gold sweepers cleaning sewage such a tough life mate...

[@ShaunChristopulos]

Watching this definitely brings on the realization of how blessed we are here and how for granted we take the things that we have.

[@calaf1816]

yes , no matter how life is bad, you have to have dreams. wish all their dreams come true very soon.

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@rafaelakayuco9042]

This is why I’m so grateful for what I have. Because people all over the world are struggling just to get by day by day. These people are an inspiration

[@KiratheGallant.]

Thanks

[@KiratheGallant.]

I am from india only , all u others cheap indian bastards

[@призрак999]

I’ve seen hundreds of documentaries on India on this platform and i must say this was unexpected and very well done. Of the 20 documentary channels I watch regularly this one does not typically have quality programs such as this one. This was really well done. . Great job to everybody involved!!! Cheers and thanks to the mighty Chris Hitchens.

[@radheykumbhar5888]

Its an 20 years old documentary 😂😂

[@wdvhi]

this is a decade old filmed documentary, before the current government , before india overtook england in gdp, before the digitalization, before the startup boom. You can easily tell this by looking at the 100 rupee and 10 rupee notes they showed in the intro😂, they dont print those anymore, wtf...

[@iwanttocomplain]

@@wdvhi I would be fascinated to see this done again with a follow up. I've seen this one before. I just remembered.

[@giridharm5598]

Cobra gypsy is my favourite documentary

[@knottytoob]

This is truly a work of art. A once-in-a-while expository documentary worthy of emulation. The synergy of art direction, camera work and overall production highlight the subject matter very poignantly. Kudos @Documentary Central in deep appreciation.

[@chekalone877]

😮🎉simply in awe of these tenacious people, smiling in the face of adversity & meeting life's challenges head on, looks like Kaley will go a long way in life....wishing all the protagonists the very best for their future.

[@maelictyrsune]

Says a filthy commie.

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@niranjaninaicker1801]

So precious that a love survives.A father throws away his familyand does not experience the joy of watching a grandchild going off to school. The family struggles but are happy. omnamasivaya.

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@Gypsy-lq1xh]

Gotta be the most ingenious people in the world…they can literally turn dirt into gold ♥️ Such hard working people 🙏

[@Shivmarbal]

Thanks for understanding us love and respect from India for you 🇮🇳🙏👍

[@Gypsy-lq1xh]

@@Shivmarbal 🪷🪷🪷

[@MarcusDrexel]

why can't they stop all of their cities developing huge slums then

[@ilu948]

@@Gypsy-lq1xh but the Britishers took all the gold from our country . Before the arrival of Britishers ,India was known as the bird of gold .

[@Gypsy-lq1xh]

@@ilu948 we have all suffered at the hands of others…no one is exempt from suffering in this world . But love has endured despite it all… and love always wins 🪷

[@ZoliLucky]

Seeing fishing in the canal: I will never again complain about my job..

[@firelord1202]

Yeah me too😅

[@ilu948]

@@ZoliLucky you could fish in the pure water but this people are protecting fish from the dirty canals .

[@jhoanne3659]

We have similar lifestyle in the Philippines...I love Indians....Hope to visit India someday.

[@joereedsmith1531]

Brilliant Doco one of the best Ive seen on India and its people. 6 boys delighted to live in a room as big as my bathroom is humbling.

[@Nexus-7.0]

Ya it looks pretty brutal honestly. Especially those unsanitary filthy conditions they have to live in. But I commend their strength and courage to want to live through every day doing what they can to survive. I wish they had better opportunities, living conditions etc.

[@Dreamhomedreambig]

When are we seeing documentaries on US ghettos and slums? Just pan around your backyard

[@atulpatel2850]

WOW! WE ALL KNOW THAT MANY PEOPLE IN INDIA ARE POOR, BUT THIS VIDEO SHOWS DAILY STRUGGLE THESE PEOPLE FACE. DESPITE OF THEIR STRUGGLE, THEY HAVE A DREAM AND THE INGENUITY TO SURVIVE AND A ROAD TO THEIR DREAM. JUST INCREDIBLE!!! THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GREAT DETAILED FILMING.

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@CultureDrift]

Wow, I had no idea how resourceful and resilient people can be in such challenging conditions! Kudos to everyone finding unique ways to survive and thrive in India’s urban jungle! 🌟

[@effewe2]

That bathroom in the apartment he was looking at scared me for life...lol

[@wendykeen3728]

Sad how he still couldn't afford that

[@Matt-iz8wf]

He said, it will do fine.

[@SameerAbbasLife]

Me too😢😢😢

[@cleve1715]

@@wendykeen3728 he managed to rent the room tho

[@Muslimahbhat]

Likewise!!!!

[@samtrak1204]

Thank you for the close ups of the lives of poor people in India. I learned so much and I find myself pulling for the guy who finally got a home of his own. His positive spirit is amazing especially considering the hardships he faces everyday.

[@DocoCentral]

We're glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@tamedshrew235]

A very resiliant, hard working and adaptable people. So much emphasis on family and loyalty to friends. Cheers.

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

And zero loyalty to the white countries they invade. They come here solely to take what they can from what my white ancestors have built.

[@agnescraig2912]

Families in India feel entitled to be financially supported by one member of the family who is successful. Parents also pressure the successful member to fulfil their obligations to the point of gaslighting. My comment is from my first hand experience.

[@tamedshrew235]

@@agnescraig2912 i could see where that would cause a person to feel taken advantage of especially if parents are demanding one member sacrifice more than others. Thank you for bringing this to attention.

[@SmokeFree1983]

This is the real India, an India of hardworking citizens 🫡

[@angelah.3402]

What i love most about these documentaries about other countries, no matter how remote they live. Wether its in Villages, tribes, wealthy, whatever, we all are more similar than different. A middle class western, or European family has the same daily struggles within your family. The wife getting mad at the husband for not doing his chores, getting kids ready for school, and kids pestering their busy moms while dad is 5ft away doing nothing. Moms and dads adoring their kids, spoiling them, and wanting the best for them.

[@HandsONreviews4u]

JUST INCREDIBLE HOW PEOPLE LIVE IN OTHER COUNTRIES LIKE INDIA. I LIVE IN NY AND EVERYONE HAS THEIR STRUGGLES. BUT TO SEE THE STRUGGLES IN INDIA?......DAMN... Wow!!!

[@monkeysingh6939]

These guys go search for the one odd exception out of a billion people who live like this just to make these shows a blockbuster as you can see by the views. I have lived all my life in India and haven't seen a single person getting into a gutter. And when offered money to film their "life" they will make sure to do the most challenging of dares that they never do on a normal day.

[@wdvhi]

@@monkeysingh6939 plus this is a decade old filmed documentary, before the current government , before india overtook england in gdp, before the digitalization, before the startup boom. You can easily tell this by looking at the 100 rupee and 10 rupee notes they showed in the intro😂, they dont print those anymore, wtf...

[@Anonhell]

​@wdvhi if you're done with your bullshit please name some NEW things which current govt achieved . Is it IIM/IIT ? DRDO ? AIIMS ? AIrports ? FDA ? . you give it enough time even dirt changes to diamond but the person to find it claims glory of it but doesn't declare the story behind success.

[@crmbackupcrmbackup988]

Bro consider this guys has outlier , and British Broad casters and documentary makers always make documentaries at the most poor locations . that is a common propoganda mechanism of various nations .Dw TV does that with USA . USA does it with India ,and India laughs at some vices of the USA . dont take them seirouly , vast majoirty of people dont leave in such poverty . just they manage to get through , not rich . not poor . USA commonlty and West views India has third world country . but that is not only insulting . but plain stupid .and shows how dumb and self centred and unaware most of americans are about the world outside USA . they are least aware of current world affairs and geopolitcs .

[@fuzzyduck1989]

Well, if we keep voting Democrats, NYC will soon get to that...

[@pedenmk]

I'm happy for the family on the beach. I'm happy the guy got his room. It's good seeing them Happy. I wish them the very best. Great documentary. Thanks for sharing.

[@brentneves3602]

This film is a rude awakening, value what you have...

[@Tarotaro23-k5r]

or maybe also try to help? I hate this mentality of using others misfortune to feel better about yourself only. do some good or donate to charities also

[@brentneves3602]

@@Tarotaro23-k5r I sponsor two children in India 🇮🇳

[@Tarotaro23-k5r]

@@brentneves3602 oh wow that's amazing, sorry to rush to conclusions. ive always wanted to do that too. what organization do you use?

[@brentneves3602]

@@Tarotaro23-k5r Gospel for Asia

[@RobertodelaVega-t3w]

The homeless in America have no aspirations, these people are hard workers and have a plan to become successful, God Bless them for all their struggles.

[@Calibre336]

A homeless in usa can buy india

[@wearemariners1889]

​What a propaganda ​@@Calibre336

[@premshandilya1970]

​@@Calibre336 😂😂😂😂😂 funniest shit ever heard, everyone knows how rich Americans are, they shit on streets

[@goodhumn67]

Drugs? Lawl, you need to do hard work ​@@Calibre336

@@Calibre336lol. I have seen a lot and lots of homeless people in America who doesn't have a single penny in a day also. 😂

[@richardlee-z9p]

The peoples shown in this documentary are all heroes. They have an exemplary fighting spirit and have the mental power to keep a smile amidst so many excruciating difficult circumstances. I pray that they succeed in lifting themselves out of poverty. Shame on the Indian elites who either ignore or exploit them. Shame on the so called biggest democracy in the world who can't even give the basic necessities to its own people.

[@cvravishankar]

Shame on the western colonisers who looted and maimed our country reducing it to the rubble they portray here ( which is now reduced and occasional ). What they don’t still know is that we are reclaiming our position back and reduced the percent of selective stuff you see in this documentary to only 6% from over 30. Why don’t they make that documentary ?

[@KingOdin1028]

What about the crop grower who gave ‘advice’ to the man living on beach. Told him, the man’s losses are his profit and they he’s okay with other people suffering as long as he profits.

[@KingOdin1028]

14:38

[@ShipinPro]

Interestingly the state they are showing is a "Socialist/Communist" state, the more capitalistic states are doing a much better job at uplifting people from poverty.

[@agnescraig2912]

As an Indian migrant through marriage I have always fallen foul of anyone who praises India. Modi and his BJP Hindu ideology which is spreading to the UK and other parts of the Western countries must address the root cause of poverty being the Cursed Caste System. The caste system is legitimised and given a seal of approval by all Religious leaders. Our PM Rishi Sunak flaunts his faith and is a Poster Boy for the Hindus.

[@holhaohangshinghangshing8047]

honest and hard working my fellow Indian may God bless you all

[@RemyMartinVSOP]

Indian people are born entrepreneurs and have a humble spirit.

[@LisaCutie409]

No

[@Onion_Knights]

humble? LOL no

[@HansGrob]

Préjudice. Entrepreneurs get rich usually, but they are not. I would prefer to work at a state agency in the west for a decent, safe income and living.

[@rvind000]

@@HansGrob There are many reasons for that, but things are getting better, this video is 15 years old. India was the wealthiest place on the planet for most of human history. A lot has been lost in the last several centuries, but much will be revived in the coming decades.

[@HansGrob]

@@rvind000 If you assert 'wealthiest', then prove it by listing the status of all other regions, geographically and historically. It seems you have never been abroad, too much self-overconfidence. 'Wealth' means: basic necessities for everyone and more is guaranteed, even during times of crisis and old age and loss of other family members. Including family homes with own garden, the swimming pool should better be provided by the village/community. In principle, general wealth is not possible without industrialisation. In today's world, an average income of 10'000 $ p.a. is needed for basic wealth (Thailand) and 50'000 $ for full wealth (Sweden). There is no guarantee of reaching them.

[@farouqomaro598]

Their level of positivity is superb! A lot I can learn from these people

[@rajibdeka2207]

Same old stuff... again and again and still "what they don't tell you "😂😂😂

[@bobehzhou5176]

Shithole country

[@reacher1234567890]

Is that a joke for you? Why not stop all the nonsense.. this century.. this era also have all these STILL on-going nonsense?? Now, the world's filth is also.slowly uncovering itself... #BunchOfLoonies

[@Electricguy-e7v]

No replies?? 🤨

[@tarun1982]

But this is so true.. Why don't we Indians accept it. Is it because we don't want to change?

[@barbarakempf761]

It’s dirty

[@vjhamilton4043]

The beach beats the garbage dump or straight on the pavement. India's extremes are quite remarkable, but homelessness seems to be the same all around the world. Good doc. Thanks.

[@Nerinav1985]

Amid the poverty, rat infested streets, open defecation There is also Serenity and smiles.. Love and laughter... Good Samaritans next door helping each other... Not bad compared to this sterile apartment block where an old man died a lonely death, and his corpse was discovered by "neighbours" only after the stench became unbearable. Money will give you lots of walls Walls to hide yourself from the world Eventually the walls of your apartment becomes your coffin. Grace ❗

[@jaichhabra6458]

As an Indian I always think about dying with honor and security. People from Other countries just want to be happy, the politics in society is less out there. Why live happily, Old age & death with happiness & comforts is important to me as an Indian.

[@dianasthings729]

Breaks my heart to see these poor homeless people working so hard. They have loan sharks there too!

[@denisemoore6134]

😮 They are happier than many westerners who have everything.

[@pajeetsingh]

There were loan sharks in Rome, Greece and Babylon. Now they rule the world.

[@therealjag]

Also the interest is crazy hard to get out of that trap

[@TuttTutt-l4b]

The Indians called the loan shocks “the money lenders”

[@joanmarymccormack6877]

It's extraordinary how they rear children and love their children so much with so little. I suppose they have the best thing in the world what we all want. To be loved

[@Treayom]

As a 45 year old wheelchairbound man from Belgium who travelled solo across India for many months I can tell you this, you'll find more humanity in India than in all western countries combined.

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

Sorry, but as a 32 year old Canadian who's lived in India for 5 years, that is absolutely not true ... Perhaps being wheel chair bound afforded you a certain privilege/softer experience of reality on that one?

[@johnruvolis874]

Very nice. It's the same anywhere in the world. We are all trying to earn a living. Different circumstances but the same hopes and dreams.

[@arjunraj823]

Living in Kerala, its so different from what is shown here. Indians are watching this to learn more about their own country.

[@elainelindsey1306]

Was kerala call Malabar coast during British colonisation. Alot of south African Indians where referred to has malbari in our books written before indians independence

[@Anonymous-lv9mi]

​@@elainelindsey1306 yes 👍🏻 correct

[@MegaApurv007]

bro this is a 20 year old documentary from the slums

[@ObsidianSpearhead]

South India and deccan is more developed than North India .

[@Maverick-zo4kc]

But Kerala produces ISIS terrorists. There are no jobs in Kerala. The world should know what real Kerala is all about.

[@ninettemurk7492]

Such a brilliant documentary, well done! These people are so resilient.

[@AbhishekKumar-ex4mh]

Beautiful to see India has freedom of press. I wish i have the same in super devloped nations. 👌

[@mj24672]

To see how happy this young man is for this one room, makes me appreciate what I have all the more. Too bad someone doesn’t give this young man a chance at a better job. Amazing that he speaks English so well. I wish him all the best. Shame that their PM isn’t helping these people.

[@anonymous-zt9xw]

​@@frankskoda-simmonsBritain is resolved for this only .

[@DevRaj-xx7qc]

There is Central or state government Central Government less power in State

[@HansGrob]

These countries are wasting the talents of their people. That is why it will never get rich.

[@straighttalking2090]

There are many languages spoken in India but English is the language understood by most people because it is the one that links everyone to everyone else. There are 50 English newspapers - far more than any other language.

[@wdvhi]

this is a decade old filmed documentary, before the current government , before india overtook england in gdp, before the digitalization, before the startup boom. You can easily tell this by looking at the 100 rupee and 10 rupee notes they showed in the intro😂, they dont print those anymore, wtf...

[@alexandrajohnson886]

Great hearts, the will to survive, passion … I appreciate their innovativeness 🎉

[@KaraokePubmain]

India people I love you. from the Philippines

[@manumaurya8756]

Love you too

[@KryptoFomo]

people say how resilient and hard working they are but the truth is the world is a disgrace no one should have to live like this.

[@hyme278]

Incredible to see the difficulties life has covered these poeple with, but they still smile and try to be happy and have a good sense of humor. They truly are an amazing race of poeple.

[@michelleayres5608]

I love that Indian women hold 11% of the world's gold supply. You go, Ladies!❤

[@spmkpmp]

the God's in the temples are much richer, I think somebody should do a stats on the same - Few e.g- Golden Temple, TTD, etc...

[@michelleayres5608]

@@spmkpmp I didn't even know golden temples were a thing. I'll have to research that. Thanks.

[@sutapasbhattacharya9471]

There was that temple in South India where a locked up vault contained $22 billion in gold and jewels etc. vastly greater than an other treasure find. India used to be famed as the richest country in the world and raiders came to loot India. Economic historian Angus Maddison wrote that India [as compared to Europe, China etc.] was the richest economy for more than 3/4 of the last 2,000 years. But then the British came and stole c. $45 Trillion in 190 years of plundering and pauperizing India, killing tens of millions through forced starvation by looting India's foodgrains etc. Look up Jason Hickel India.

[@aquarianattitude5881]

I believe there is a special place in hell for Rajesh's parents for not accepting his wife and allowing their son, wife and grandchildren to struggle the way they are🤬 People who have children and Disown them for ANY REASON literally can't have a Soul 😔

[@lavishwhisper6753]

It’s cultural. (Caste system). And it’s horrendous. Just like “honour killings”.

[@joeswartz8286]

They must have a soul or they cannot go to Hell.

[@FransceneJK98]

@@joeswartz8286you missed the point

[@bangguyraj]

In a casteridden hell, most of the indians live in hell. And even worse, hindu fanatism at its peak makes it an extremely intolerant communal dark spot on the planet!

[@Heather-xz3eo]

Its Indian culture & tradition .... no love marriage, only arranged. .... Ive been through this myself ... nothing changes in thousands of years ... and you have to deal with it

[@unitedspiritsvillage]

I feel for people who have to work so hard just to have a little, when some do nothing and have so much. My heart goes out to any and everyone who live like the people in this video. ❤😢 I pray for humanity.

[@rajammasundaresan2577]

I research about this vidio and this vidio os 18 year's old and I am proud to be an indian because we developed this much in 18 year's 😎😎😎

[@Baiker-pr8sk]

😅

[@junar88]

Even how hard their life is you can see how happy people they are and that's one of the characteristics that I noticed to Indian people and that makes them so admirable 🙌 We have many Indian in my country and they are really hardworking and nice people in general.

[@Debraj1978]

I have never seen a documentary this close and real. Salute.

[@thedolphin5428]

I'm eagerly awaiting your doco "What they don't tell you about life in the USA, UK".

[@NikonCrayzee]

One of the best documentaries I have watched in a long time - hats off!. I love the individual stories and you really start to feel for the individuals whose life story is on display for the whole world to see. Is there any update on Rajesh's story as well as the book seller? Is there any way to get in touch with them?

[@Knowledge_Wave813]

This documentory is more than 20 years old😂

[@NikonCrayzee]

@@Knowledge_Wave813 🤣😂🤣😂

[@Lifeinbelize]

What a great video and narration. Thank you

[@tenc6491]

Wow! Massive respects to all poor people grinding and hustling so hard to make a living or better living. I loved this documentary. I hope Rajesh and Kaley find success that they have dreamed of. Thank you for adding subtitles for us, non indians. Sending big love from France.

[@KwokLeung-q6u]

Never know life can be so hard in India, its an eye opener

[@lislelisle5453]

An swine flu is a small epidemic in the slums, but that's never on the news. It can be a very hard life for some people.

[@Ksd80]

Wasn’t always like that, 200 trillion got robbed a few hundred years ago and its put them all back a hundred years.

[@rohanutep81]

Yes this is real India it’s not only about Taj Mahal Goa Pondicherry and other metro cities

[@Calibre336]

​@@Ksd80 u don't need 2000 trillion to be rich, look at usa and China light years ahead. India has 4 trillion dollars and it's rich country. So don't say it's because of that we are pooor

[@SUJAMUK]

Life is hard not only in India but all over the world. They are just not exposed.

[@annievarkey3071]

Instead of blaming others,we have to make a proper introspection.even after 76 years of independence if we see a lower strata in our society,that shows the failure of our political class.they did not perform their duties well.things can be improved if there is political will.these leaders go to other countries and see the facilities given to their citizens.still they fail to deliver such things to Indian citizens.we think that people are suffering because of their karma or fate. This philosophy is hindering our progress.progress of country is brought about by the development of all citizens.the government must work for that .

[@vinay249]

Root cause is quality education in India. Once that problem is solved all problems of India will be solved

[@shivajeeee]

64* years of independence. This film is from 2011.

[@ArgStyleRlz]

Dudes were handling mercury with bare hands, lmao...

[@cw4608]

Desperation, not ignorance. They cannot afford safety gear but must survive despite the hazards. They will probably not live to see a 45th birthday. I don’t laugh my ass off about their situation. I thank God I am not in their shoes.

[@christinafidance340]

You should see the ones who literally go down into the sewers to pan for gold!!! The gold workers inevitably inhale some of the gold dust too so it comes out in their poop…. That combined, with just the stuff that makes it’s way down there from the streets above (like where these guys are panning). I saw that documentary a few years ago and I was absolutely HORRIFIED!!! So, after wading and diving down (head and all!) into a shitty sewer, mercury would be the least of their worries! But yes, it is indeed, extremely dangerous.

[@ArgStyleRlz]

@@christinafidance340 idk about gold toxicity and lethality but i'm pretty sure mercury poisoning has no treatment if it reaches the brain, 100% lethal.

[@Naturally2Sexy]

I had to scroll way too far to find someone mentioning this

[@jenniferdaulby5519]

I used to work in a dental practice in the 1970's & would regularly handle mercury. We'd put the mixed amalgam & mercury in a chamois (for fillings) & squeeze out the excess mercury to be reused. It would turn our rings dull. I'm still here 😅😅😅 Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@MRiitta]

I have been to India many times during the period of time 1980-1995 and travelled using trains to many places from north to south of the country. Nothing from that time seem to have changed for the less fortunate.

[@ignashi7plays401]

It is a documentary from that time itself.

[@bobehzhou5176]

India will never progress, it will regress

[@Attitudezero884]

Lot changed

[@pristinesnow5574]

​@@Attitudezero884Yes changed population wise.

[@Tarotaro23-k5r]

alot has changed. but a LONG way to go still.

[@akashaofthenile6077]

your skin is the largest organ of the body...using your hand and mercury is the furthest healthy thing to do...sad when poverty dictates your health is last,,,heart breaking

[@thinkDivyam]

Still far more better than doing onlyfans, robbery, stealing etc, hat's off to these supermen ❤

[@lolazal1]

Infinitely

[@TENGRI-101]

And better than online scammers. right?

[@thinkDivyam]

​@@TENGRI-101 yeah 100%

[@amitavamaity5576]

Overall they are happy

[@ayushc5704]

this documentary was shot at least 10 years or more back in time... India is changing fast.

[@tate1999h]

It's not changing for the better ! just like the rest of the world.

[@tweedy4sg]

from a bad sheet-hole to a worse sheet-hole. LOL

[@pouthaimei]

India is another whole different world. You can never generalize with one part of India. India is a land of both extreme and moderate. Expect the unexpected.

[@sriganesan8237]

Exactly bro I think you are from Manipur right?

[@Melnokina.-.]

45:10 seriously why isn't this blurred? 🤦‍♀️

[@pennybodydovey]

Agreed..

[@greenteen7]

yeah 😕

[@Portondown]

Kolkata is my favourite city in India - best to there in January when the weather is nice!

[@AshTaw]

Hello , 😊I am born brought up in Mumbai (it my 4 generation , and was in school when MJ visited Mumbai first time ) and fell bad to say that Mumbai has 70 % illegal slums in which mostly migrant workers from noth India ( uttar Pradesh , Bihar, Bengal ) stay . What Indian Media or leaders tell about Mumbai is totally false. 😊 . Dharavi is not the only biggest slum. Bhandup slum , Ghatkopar , kurla slums , Bandra East , Malad, Kandivali slums , Govandi, mankhurd, slums etc etc .are equally larges as Dharavi .Even Mumbai Airport is fully surrounded by slums, you can see it while landing..

[@AshTaw]

If any one wants proof . Just have a Ariel view with Google Earth map .

[@salmonds6855]

I read some of the comments saying the situation right now is better. Is it true? because i really hope the government helps those people

[@AshTaw]

@@salmonds6855 this slums are build on illegally . the land belongs to government but now the government is giving them free house in the redevelopment scem by replacing slums to apartments. This slum people are cunning they will sell the apartment and build a slum some where else and enjoy the profit earned by selling apartment. So do not pitty the slum people they are most cunning people want everything in free.

[@AshTaw]

@@salmonds6855 you thought they live in slums and have another big House in there native place which is in other parts of India. The slums are build on illegally on government land by them and land mafia . The government will provide apartment under the redevelopment scem they will sell the apartment and build a new slum somewhere else. So please do not feel pitty. If you come and stay in Mumbai for a year you will understand the situation. This Dharavi people are mostly from North India like uttarpradesh, Delhi, Bihar and have a second big house in the village. The Mumbai release easte price is much more high and they cannot effort it. So building slums and capturing illegal land . Really trust me , everyone has a big house in there villages they are not homeless people . Also they come to Mumbai to earn living but houses in Mumbai are more expensive than food and so they build slums. So stop pitty on them . They are not the people what you think , they might loot or murder you if you enter the slums at night. I am also Indian and knows what is happening and what kind of people they are. . It's not the condition like in euproe or muslim countries where you cannot grab a land illegally. Here in India most of the government owned land is illegally occupied and sold to others.

[@Calibre336]

​@harshanand8608chal be love xay

[@freeworld88888]

we chinese once were poor but I have never see living like this. this pure slum and dirty place. They need to clean up the street , even if you are poor. the health is very important in life.

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

You chinese are very smart to say no to east indian immigration. They have destroyed every western country they have invaded.

[@יונהאליראשון]

India is overall very diverse from inside The crowd, chaos which you see is just a tiny part of that with the rest of the parts being completely difference For example you can experience a silent forest trek in Himalayan mountains with old buddhist monasteries if you go to Northeast india, you can see a version of Tibet in Ladakh, you can see a natural retreat in the mountain valley in Himachal Pradesh You can experience a typical seaside beach in Goa, you can experience the beauty of tropical backwaters in Kerala and a old European town vibe in the city of Kochi You can be amazed to see the flora and fauna of Ooty a hill station in South India + mountain railway ride in Darjeeling, Himachal Pradesh Moreover you can even experience snowfall in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Better watch the travel vlogs of India made by american, british youtubers like Ride with Gabi, Those happy days, Dannys Gotta world loose!!!! There is a lot of propaganda in youtube these days against China, India

[@THUNDER-xk2gg]

What corona lough on you from china 😂

[@SqueakSqueakkk]

LOL ....The Chineeze supporting the WESTERN PROPOGANDA is funny.... There's lots of such stuff against china also....and I don't even wanna start about their fooding habits🦗🐛🐞🦂.....

[@neverbrokeagainneverbrokea290]

I'm proud of my country india..real hustlers are born here....

[@pea-pu442]

I really enjoyed this movie! I specially like the aspects of friendship and family. The personal portraits are very intimate and authentic. Also interesting to see how the difference of wealth forms a society. Thank you for this insight!

[@charlieswan2815]

I wish these guys all the very very best ❤ I hope you do a follow up documentary on them all in a couple of years to see how far they've come. Such fighting spirit and such an inspiration

[@delicetpaul9006]

You achieve nothing while being tense. That woman is a Saint.

[@boringlife8642]

Rajesh can speak English way better then me and the couples sense of humor is just amazing 😅

[@hoseamatavao1208]

That country the people really work hard damn gotta respect there hustle and that looking for gold man

[@rrajan5476]

The West enthrals itself with such scenes not about advances in Fintech , IT, Healthcare, pharma etc in India. It is a sort of self-decption that they admire

[@Calibre336]

If west want to see luxury development infrastructure of other countries they can simply go to Dubai Singapore Tokyo Malaysia. Why would they visit india tell me.

[@Calibre336]

​@harshanand8608why Jealous of dubai saudi qatar etc I also mentioned Japan tokyo?????? U only picked that part and got jealous why?

[@kokopoco4882]

well, it was better than all movies I've seen. This people live a real life, we are rotting in here, overweight and working from home. Life is nothing without hard work and struggle.

[@maheboobk8710]

Can't say how good is this documentary it's just amazing creating content with so much of detailed 😮

[@josejoaquim4928]

...Inspiring, I like your background music, just right. For the guy complaining about this documentary, one man's 'shame' is another man's inspiration...

[@navarene]

As if I was watching a fiction! Life has been so harsh but the unity and smile is always there. Much respect and love for these working class from 🇧🇩

[@KuusFaddah_44]

Awesome work 💯

[@TheBlackwoodSyndicate]

Despite lacking formal education, some of these Indians speak good English, while in my country, even those with degrees struggle with the language. Respect to these hustlers.

[@Hndjdj400]

English is widely taught and spoken in India. Speaking English is no big deal here

[@jamesmck1902]

Tough times in India makes you realise how easy you have it in Scotland and the stuff you take for granted in life. Everyone person in the documentary was always full of smiles and trying to make it a better life for themselves even tho it looked like they have nothing

[@laylanight-ri1un]

Very sad , a country full of the richest people , advanced in technology , yet their poor suffer . There's money for War and killing innocent people , imagin all those billions spend on saving life's , feed the hungry medcine housing etc Truly it breaks my heart too see this kind of misery

[@יונהאליראשון]

Better watch the travel vlogs of India made by american, british youtubers like Ride with Gabi, Those happy days, Dannys Gotta world loose!!!! There is a lot of propaganda in youtube these days against China, IndiaActually India is the fastest growing economic power currently earlier it was China!!! Poverty is currently shrinking rapidly as more and more Indians are entering middle class category! India has the fastest growing middle class and currently India is in its transition phase something which China faced in 1990s, South Korea in 1970s! Comparing an emerging typical Asian economic powerhouse with a backward Islamic Middle Eastern hellhole is ridiculous

[@יונהאליראשון]

Kolkata is one of the poorest parts of India like Varanasi yet they dont represent that huge country which is very very different on an average!!!! There is actually majority of the population in middle class category, only 15 percent in poverty And there are places in India like Kerala, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh which have zero rapes and beautiful nature!!!! South India, Northeast India are literally safe!!!

[@denisemoore6134]

They are happy! Happier than many westerners. There is a great novel set in India that talks about this. If you can find it, it's called "Shantaram".

[@Gerryjournal]

Religion pays a big part, as it always does when there is misery

[@denisemoore6134]

@@Gerryjournal They are not in misery. The slum life is highly organised and co- operative. There are people living there by choice, even some quite well off.They are happier than many westerners.