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The New Maharajahs

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201753 minPGdocumentary

Social Inequality Caste Systems Celebrity Culture

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The New Maharajahs

201753 minPGdocumentary

India ranks third globally for billionaires in 2017, trailing only the United States and China, amid stark economic inequality.

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Olivier Le Hellard

The New Maharajahs

2017• 53 minPG

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India ranks third globally for billionaires in 2017, trailing only the United States and China, amid stark economic inequality.

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Olivier Le Hellarddirector

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Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, two of India's wealthiest individuals, embody the stark economic divide in the country. Set against the backdrop of India's booming economy in 2017, the film contrasts their opulent lifestyles with the struggles of those living in poverty. Bollywood weddings and towering skyscrapers serve as symbols of wealth, while the documentary addresses the significant economic inequality and the influence of celebrity culture on Indian society.

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