Sahebs Who Never Left
Bold exploration of internal colonization and ideological betrayal in India's freedom movement. Viral release that sparked widespread civilizational reflection.
The Concept
This project examines how colonization persisted in India through internal complicity rather than external force alone. I developed the “saheb” metaphor to represent Indians who embraced colonial ideologies and undermined civilizational confidence from within.
Part One
The first installment provides a sweeping historical narrative spanning from early Islamic invasions through the British Raj, tracing psychological defeats that eroded intellectual resistance and cultural self-worth.
Production took over eight months, involving personal direction, writing, and editing. The team created painted sequences and animated visualizations alongside dramatized scenes directed by Praveen Chaturvedi, establishing historical atmosphere with visual and emotional depth.
Viral Impact
Upon release, the film achieved viral status with millions of views and widespread independent reactions across India, establishing Prachyam as a cultural force.
Continuing the Conversation
Both parts collectively document India’s complex journey through colonization layers and self-betrayal, catalyzing conversation about civilizational revival within cultural resistance movements.