Calcutta, Darjeeling Bihar (1947)

Part of India on Film: 1899 1947 This collection of newly digitised films is part of the BFI s contribution to the UKIndia Year of Culture 2017, in partnership with the British Council. View more films on BFI Player (UK only) Excerpt from Calcutta, Darjeeling Bihar (1947) Rare amateur footage of East India. Sir John Laing, heir to the Laing construction firm, was a deeply religious man. Several amateur films were taken documenting his missionary trips to South Asia. This film covers missions in parts of East India and is a valuable visual record of people and places visited by Sir John (sometimes seen in the film). Subscribe: Watch more on the BFI Player: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Google+: