Jan 15 2025 to Jan 15 2025 6:30 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

2023 | 80 mins | English with subtitles

Link to the trailer.

Over half a century ago, India embarked on a pioneering journey to safeguard its tigers. Since then, the world has lost two-thirds of its wildlife, and India’s human population has surged to 1.4 billion. Yet, India’s tiger population has more than doubled, and the country is now home to approximately 70% of the world’s last wild tigers.

However, the path to this extraordinary achievement has been far from straightforward. This film takes you into the backstage of India’s biggest and most ambitious wildlife conservation journey, narrating some untold stories that formed their legacy. But this is more than just a story of conservation. It’s a tale of hope, resilience, and the bond between nature and the Indians.

The film showcases how the project has evolved over five decades, highlighting not only the triumphs but also the setbacks, controversies, and compromises made along the way. With an in-depth look at the complexities of tiger conservation, right from political challenges to poaching pressures, you will gain a deeper understanding of the immense efforts required to protect this iconic species. The film also sheds light on the steps needed to ensure that tigers continue to roam freely in India’s forests for generations to come.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the film’s producer, Kalyan Varma.
Speaker
Kalyan Varma
Filmmaker

Kalyan Varma is an Emmy nominated wildlife filmmaker and photographer documenting wildlife and the environmental issues in India. Over the last two decades, he has worked on many landmark blue chip wildlife series for the BBC and National Geographic channel.