Can thousands of years of tradition co-exist with progress? Or will millions get left behind? In four distinctive hours of HD television, this series charts the stories, dreams and myths of one of the world’s newest and most unlikely superpowers. Epic and cinematic in scope, India Reborn gives viewers a window into the lives of the people living through this dramatic transformation, a clash of the modern and the traditional. This is a fascinating look into a land that now has a leading role in reshaping the world.

MYTH AND MIGHT: A TALE OF TWO DOCTORS
Experience the rich tapestry of India’s ancient myths against the modern might of this sprawling, diverse democracy. This episode looks at the 2000-year-old caste system which still reigns in India, determining people’s occupation and stance by birth. Watch clip

MANUFACTURING DREAMS
With an annual output of 1,000 films in more than eight major languages, Bollywood has seeped into every aspect of life for people in this vast nation. Alongside the surge in cinema, the dizzying growth of television and entry of foreign money indicate that Bollywood will only get bigger. Meet a cast of diverse characters caught in this world of spectacle and stark divisions. Watch clip

ON THE MOVE
The cities pulsate with new wealth while the countryside is rife with loss and longing. Study India’s climb up the global economic and political ladder, at the same time contrasting those who have experienced financial success with the many farmers who continually live in debt and despair. Watch clip

MOTHER INDIA
In “the land of a thousand dishes,” tradition and modernity collide during a time of unparalleled change. See how food — a main component to Indian culture — unites and divides modern India. Watch clip