SYNOPSIS
The film is a unique historical chronicle of the enduring love affair between The Beatles and India that started more than half a century ago.
Rare archival footage, photographs, eye-witness accounts and expert comments along with location shoots across India to bring alive the fascinating journey of George, John, Paul and Ringo from their high octane celebrity lives in the West to a remote Himalayan ashram in search of spiritual bliss that inspires an unprecedented burst of creative songwriting .
It is the first serious exploration of how India shaped the evolution of the greatest ever rock band and their own pioneering role bridging two vastly different cultures across the universe.
“The Beatles: The Best Films to check out”
The Times
“This engaging music doc recounts the time the band enjoyed a spiritual summer of love in Rishikesh, and briefly turned the whole world on to India”
The Guardian
“a welcome new perspective.”
Radio Times
“‘The Beatles and India’ energetically reveals a fascinating journey which was to have a profound impact on The Beatles’ spiritual lives and their music.”
Variety
“…a uniquely Indian take on this pivotal event.”
Financial Times
“…impressive”
Shindig
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