Sketches of India

Digby Rumsey’s “Sketches of India” contains 26 films that offer a unique view of this diverse country.
Available on DVD, at the store.

This page has films set in and around Delhi. 18 more films, listed by State, can be viewed from the links below.

RAJASTHAN FILMS

KASHMIR FILMS

KERALA FILMS

THE STREETS OF DELHI

This is just how it is, in 21st century India.

HARD GRAFT

Indian construction workers are only paid about 60 rupees a day.
They often live on site with their families and the women work just as hard as the men.

LAST DAY OF TERM

The sight of a camera certainly got the attention of the kids!

REPUBLIC DAY

Delhi citizens love to celebrate whenever possible.

THE DAILY GRIND

Commuting is tough all over the world, but in India it is almost an art form.

CAMEL TRAIN

Camels are used in some Indian states to transport the harvest.

ANOTHER DAY – ANOTHER RUPEE

This one long tracking shot begins as the shops open. By the time we get to the end of the street, it’s the typical hustle and bustle.