Every Gen Z and Gen Alpha Must Watch This,’ Says Shashi Tharoor on Documentary ‘1947: Brexit India
New Delhi [India], June 06: Member of Parliament, author, and historian Dr. Shashi Tharoor has urged younger generations to watch 1947: Brexit India, a feature-length documentary that re-examines India’s Independence and Partition through an economic and geopolitical lens. Speaking at a special screening of the documentary held at PVR Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Tharoor said that every Gen Z and Gen Alpha viewer should watch the film if they wish to better understand the realities of British rule and the circumstances surrounding India’s Independence.
The screening was attended by diplomats, historians, senior media professionals, policymakers, and other distinguished guests. An official selection at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023, 1947: Brexit India is currently gearing up for its digital premiere on a leading OTT platform.
Produced by Dr. Swarnjit Singh, written by Shama Zaidi, directed by Sanjivan Lal, and narrated by acclaimed actor Boman Irani, the documentary traces the 338-year British presence in India through a historical and economic lens. Drawing on over a decade of research, archival material, and expert commentary, the film examines the financial pressures, geopolitical developments, and policy decisions that shaped the end of British rule and the events leading up to Partition.
The film features contributions from Dr. Shashi Tharoor, historian William Dalrymple, Commodore Uday Bhaskar, political scientist Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, and several other scholars and experts, while Boman Irani lends his voice to the narrative.
