FIB FILM DROP: 80 DAYS, DAY 35 “MUMBAI TO KOLKATA BY RAIL”

This time in his 80 DAYS series, Paul G Roberts takes us on a journey from Mumbai to Kolkata by train.

The mesmerising journey from Mumbai to Kolkata by rail immerses you in the vibrant tapestry of India’s diverse landscapes and cultures. As the train chugs along, you will witness the bustling metropolis of Mumbai gradually give way to the lush greenery of Maharashtra’s countryside.

Passing through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, you can take in breathtaking views of rolling hills, expansive fields, and quaint villages. Finally, as you approach Kolkata, the City of Joy, the train traverses the iconic Howrah Bridge, an emblem of the city’s rich history and architectural grandeur. This rail journey is not just a means of transportation, but a captivating experience, allowing you to witness the beauty and charm of India unfold before your eyes.

EDITED BY AHAN RAI.

80 DAYS

In “80 DAYS”, starting from his home base of Sydney adventurer and Award winning film maker Paul G Roberts, retraces the global footsteps of Phileas Fogg, hero of Jules Verne’s most famous work, “Around the World in 80 Days”, and this time around Roberts does a deep dive on history, art and culture of the cities he visits, and he captures and records his global adventures for a new 80 Episode TV series.

Making an Award winning film is no small feat. Roberts has no less than 20 Best picture wins from major international Film festivals. Usually it takes a great story, a team of highly skilled artisans. Writers, producers, a great director, editors, actors and usually a pile of money. And even then it takes a decent amount of luck and a lot of dedication for it to realise the promise it had on paper. There are a million things that can derail the project. The degree of difficulty is amplified many times over when it has ambitions to become a series. But for one person to attempt to all of this solo, is for most experts just insanity. In this new 80 episode solo Round the World Series, Award winning filmmaker and travel lover Paul G Roberts is the writer, director, producer, star, presenter, camera / sound / lighting / drone cam operator.

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