Welcome to India 2012 - Documentary (Episode 1 of 3) [HD 720p] 

I disagree with the comments that the BBC are showing India in a negative light - on the contrary, I think this documentary shows that India is a nation of incredibly resourceful people who get on with their work in a positive and imperturbable manner - an attitude that I believe is something to admire and aspire to. INDIA: I LOVE YOU!

I am Chinese and watch all 3 part documentary. I really admire their spirit and being so resource. We can learn a lot from the Indians.

it makes me wonder.......if i'd be happier living a life like this, concentrating on just staying alive seems less depressing than seeing who has the best clothes or new phone or most money. this life may be hard but its simple, that appeals to me.

absolutely one of my favourite documentaries.... Truly inspiring and humbling...

I have. This documentary isn't about the poverty in India but, rather, a testament to the hopes and industriousness of it's people in even the worst of circumstances. As you said, it is a really sweet documentary.

Thank you for providing me with a perspective on my life compared to others. Human ability to survive is inspiring, but witnessing the misery and hardship is heartbreaking as well. There are too many poverty-stricken humans on earth.

I'm Indonesian and I salute to these guys. They have the spirit to work as an honest and pride men. Sooner or later India will gain their glory like their ancestor and stand side by side with other big nation

love to see my peoples smiling with all problems..yes we Indians r poor but our culture and religion bond is much stronger than any country in dis world..God Bless India and Its Diverse Peoples and one day we ll change India

An hour well spent. Such tough lives they lead yet they look so happy and so content!

They should just make this documentary a weekly reality series.. Its very interesting. :)

I just love this couple - Rajesh and Savita - real love and marriage is this - striving through tough times with a smile

The kid selling books is so adorable and sweet and seems so happy 🥹📚

It is amazing to see that even though these people lead a hard life, they still have a dream to help other unfortunate people. Simply amazing!

Africans should emulate these indians for their resilience and family cohesiveness as a key to success.Great love from Nairobi Kenya.

Great Documentary about India...I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Videos like this give you a better vision of our world. I think it is pretty cool that they stay united and treat their other like family. Union makes force.

I come back and watch this every once in a while because I love this documentary so much. This is my first time watching it after the COVID pandemic. I wonder if everyone in this 3 part series made it out alive.

Have respect for India

Amazingly he is so happy off the hard work he had been doing to survive. Inspiring stories.

I visited India, and I loved India. It's very majestic IMO.I'm sure not all of it is beautiful, but where I was, it was very beautiful. I recommend visiting India. I'm a white American, and I find the India people to be very friendly. I was treated in India with kindness and friendliness. The Indians in America are also friendly people as well.

I was shocked at the poverty of India when I was there. Every Indian I met in the US told me how much greater it is than America, they were obviously letting their pride cloud their perception. Even in the poorest areas in America there is clean water to drink and shower with.

i m from pakistan when i saw this video i was shocked these people are so happy living in a small world but motivated i like their passions no complain about life and i feel sorry for those people who dislike this motivated video.

I was born in a poor place in the Philippines. Now I live in Canada with a wife and a daughter. With dreams come reality. God bless these people. We are all human just trying to live.

watched this 10 years ago, cant believe most of the parts cant remember already.

I've been to India several times in the last few years, and when people ask me about my experience, I always say that India is an education. Some people are offended, but I think this documentary shows why I hold that view. I hope all the hard-working people in this doc reach their dreams.

The most amazing part as well. The way they extract gold from dirt show how creative and resilient these people are.

No ethnicity/race is ever infallible... These are truly hard working people working their ways to the top. Stop the hate, ignorance, and all the bullshit. I respect their zealous grind

I truly admire the hard work, determination, the joy and comradery these resilient people display. It's incredible that they live such poor, desperate conditions and yet still love, laugh and care for each other. God bless them 🙏

This is the only country that can survive any sort of disaster and has rebuild itself time and time again over centuries. I wonder if faith in their culture and religion drives them to still be happy and satisfied with what they have and where they are in life..

Beautiful world we live in ❤🌏 Love India from 🇺🇸💎

in all honesty, the people there seems more compassionate and humane compared with the people of England. Here we are all big on manners but never really be content with all we have; people consider themselves poor simply cos they cannot afford the newest 'cool' products on the market, and blame it all on the government. From this documentary, everyone seems happy even though they are living in a river of shit, and is optimistic with what life brings them around the corner. I hope 1 day the government of india will not be so corrupt/idle and actually help these people

recently I have been thinking to quit the job cos it is too boring. but after watching this, I realized that I am so fortunate to have food, place to sleep and easy job. Compare to them, I should be thankful for my life.

poor family living on beach still offering some food to a stranger ... thats pretty good. says a lot.

this changed my life all 3 episodes

Indians work ethic is amazing compared to any other country. India could be great but the politicians need to be kicked out and replaced.

I love India and their culture! These documentaries are so informative and well made! But one thing I can never grasp is eating with your hands. My hands are rarely dirty but I never trust what is on my hands. But to each their own 😊

I am an Indian American, and I am proud to be of Indian heritage.

It makes me appreciate what I have now, poor indian people tried to survive in a good possible way, I admire hardworking people

You know, this is the real world, where people suffer but still find time to laugh. Where they fight these huge problems, act like it's nothing and let me thinking how they can do it. I just feel ashamed of myself , because my good and secure life made me forget what is really important, family, love, friends. This world isn't about having money and buying stuff, it's about people.

This is one of the best documentary I've seen. Definitely award winning worthy.

"There could be anything in here, even PooP! But we can even get gold from poop." "People do wrong jobs, thieves, bandits, murderers, they'll do anything for money. Our work isn't like that - it's hard, but it's honest." If those people can take pride in this then it saddens me to know that some aren't happy to even earn 40-70k a year while living in a country that offers decent living conditions.

A very good documentary. Very well defined what INDIA is and how people lives. Thanks to BBC

We could learn from these people. I bet they are happier and more honest than many of us here in the "West". We tend to be depressed and long for more and more useless stuff. They are ambitious and care for each other.

thank you for sharing this video

they may've poor as fuck but they are happier than most rich people

It's amazing how cut throat and ruthless everyone is to each other even family members.

"My life will be fucked." Lol

Wow! It's about time to learn about the entrepreneurs of India. I am impressed

It's only a few large cities that are crowded. Do the math and you'll find that the entire human population of Earth could fit into Texas, with over 1,000 square feet per person. If you want to pack people in standing room only, there's Zanzibar. Every SciFi story about Earth or any other planet completely covered in a multi level city has vastly undershot the population numbers. If you want to only give each person 200 square feet and only cover the land, that number is in the trillions. But all on one floor wouldn't work. At least 50% of the space would be needed for hallways, services, some small parks, light shafts etc. So split the number between two floors, then add a basement level for things like power generation, water recycling, waste management and a top level to cover with a world girdling farm. One of the most ridiculous misses on living space capacity for the depicted population is Coruscant in the Star Wars universe. With all those super tall buildings, either every inhabitant has a million square foot apartment or the population is in the quadrillions and there's a continuous inpouring flood of food and other necessities and an equal outgoing flow of waste and whatever products are produced there. If your story world is going to use mega-buildings to hold a huge population, it will only need a few. Another swing and a big miss is in the "Spinward Fringe" book series which starts out with a space station having a walkable surface area half that of Earth, yet most inhabitants live in closet sized rooms. How many trillion people on the station, or is 90% of it empty space for some reason? I'd love to see at least one author get the numbers right in a story involving super high population, even if it's only as universally densely populated as Monaco.

hard days. try your best to find happiness inside. inspiring.

I wonder if India would be better off without British colonial rule and exploitation

Fantastic documentary! It makes me want to visit India even more!

this is oppisite to bollywood, the real Endia

The beach family are happy. The wife is hilarious. Great documentary.

Oh and I forgot the Apartheid system in India (caste system) still strong today!

people are really brave! with smiles on their faces! just amazing.

I really can't see what's so funny about all this misery and exploitation... I don't see the point in mocking extreme poverty.

Respect the hustle no matter where the player comes from.

17:04 WTF is fucking dissgusting

im looking for vids for a long time here in youtube finally i found it again

One word: omegle.

And here I am with my own house and I think I am bad off. Thanks for this video. I am feeling much better for the inspirational stories.

India's obsession with China is just not healthy. It's trying to match up with China, a country with 5 times the GDP and on average 5x wealthier, in all the flashy developments, eg military spending and things like space exploration. For some strange reason, India is trying to build a 1st rate military while it's still one of the poorest nations in the world. Instead of spending $20-30 billion on French Rafale fight jets, close to $4 billion on refurbishing a Russian carrier + airwing, $15 billion on Russian Su-30MKI fight jets, don't you think these billions of dollars should be spend on improving India's terrible infrastructure, healthcare system, education system (74% literacy)?

In this complete full video one thing best i have seen was no mobile phones ❤❤❤ those days were glamorous I was 11 at that time today I'm 22 very nice documentary thanks !

thanks for this video.. i am sorry for these people who live a life like that..it is sad...

Meanwhile I am complaining that I cannot find a job in London... oh I will never complain on my life, ever again ! May God bless this people

Politic asides, I love these documentaries. India is poor but they are full of humanity. They laugh, cry, worry, failed, triumph. I connect with them as a human to another human. We all share the ups and down of life. To deny and look down on these people is like denying your own struggle in life. No one is immune from life tribulations and hardships.

Dude..One of the sanest and most sensible comments i have seen in this comment log history...Cheers to you and god speed

Respect these hardworking people... Their determination is amazing and inspiring. Made me respect india for once ....

Thanks for introducing us to a side of the world we may never see in person. India has so much potential - the people featured in the film are hard working, determined and innovative.

It’s the same all over the world, poor people are treated like garbage and the rich get richer and richer. These people have nothing but still have smiles on their faces.

wow.. what a gold business!!

wow. these people are so honest. hats off

Amazing, such a well made documentation, every single one of this story are awe inspiring.

Beautiful people. Really.

Wow what a well made documentary!! Showing the spirit of the people instead of belittling them.

Makes you appreciate what you have..

These people have bodies made of Steel, and hearts made of Gold.......inspite of so much hardship and so much loss, they still manage to be optimistic will a Joyful, Smiling face......so Courageous........Really Inspiring.

the music for this is so melodramatic

This documentary is amazing It celebrates human spirit and entrepreneurship

This was a great show. It opened my eyes to many things about India. Gross work, yes, he must do it, but it provides what is needed for daily existence. Living on the beach can be done when you know how to survive. I hope all these people the best in their lives.

watched this whole thing because india is the first place i really want to visit.

Well, to be honest, I dont think anyone watches this documentary and thinks "oh, so this is how all Indians live?". For me it clearly portrayed poor people living in big cities (in this case, India). I absolutely loved this documentary, and all the Indians in it. Humble people, trying to get some food on the plate and roof over their heads, and even while struggling so hard each day, they still can find moments of joy and share it with loved ones. Very inspirational.

a very informative and heart wrenching documentary

Totally agree, why do people feel the need to tear each other down just because a country, or a way of life, is different to what they themselves have experienced? I found this video hugely interesting. India is on my list of must see countries. Watching things like this make me appreciate living in a country like Australia.

Honestly, this documentary opened my eyes to the real world and how resourceful these people are. I have so much respect for Indians after watching this video. Can you explain why you think its meant to humiliate them?Genuine question mate

wow what a spirit of those people so brave, fantastic people.

Outstanding Great work to all involved in this documentary ! If you have not seen this picture it’s worth a watch!

im indian from the netherlands and hindu,proud to be a indian! yes india is still in development, in 2020 india is the richest country of the world!

These guys are real 'Gold'

I love the determination of the book seller guy, Salman, I hope someone will help him to materialised his dream to have an NGO that will help others like him in the situation that they are in right at the moment. With that face value, if he will just be given the chance, he will be a successful human being.

Me gusta mucho la narración y la descripción de la sociedad hindú, mi agradecimiento por tan buen trabajo.

Awsomely filimed the life of people in slums - the truth .. Good Work BBC

46:49 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE CATCH !!! Reflexes like a tiger !! Somebody sign her up for a cricket team !!

You gotta love Indian people... :) they are spreading positive energy

Lovely documentary....these people give us a good lesson of humanity.....

If I only listen to the narrator, his word is full of praise toward reality and optimistic outlook toward the future, a beautiful picture in my imagination. but once I open my eyes and actually watch this video, man... have you ever seen a place more run down than this?

From my heart, I want everyone live a decent life. No poverty, no discrimination. Everyone can have a shot. May God bless those hard working Indian people.

Having been to India and seen the nitty gritty there I can appreciate the humanity there, the beauty of surviving under the harshest of conditions and wonder if I can say the same about the Western World after reading the comments below?

Thanks for the compliment. :)