Wow! Amazing research and even better storytelling. This was like watching Boyhood by Richard Linklater where you actually feel invested in the character as they grow up. Hats off brother!
I surprised myself, I always thought of myself as a data nerd but this story was so compelling I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try being a storyteller. None of this would have happened if you didn’t spot this diamond when it was a rock. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
@@iip you did a great job I am not even able to define what kind of motivation I've got as a 20 year old girl . Well after 75 years of independence I would like to expect atleast an equal participation of the female population of this country into it's development and growth . The young girl who wasn't aspired to become anything or to do anything for the country or herself to the old lady who actually kind of regretted her circumstances and lack of support is the harsh reality India is still facing today . All top institutes still lack the equal presence and admissions of females and I really want to work for that . Thank you , thank you so much Ashrish for such a great content you don't have any idea how revolutionary it is for the young people like me . ☺️🍎🤝🏼
@@iip :Data by itself does not make any sense - they are just numbers. It is the story tellers who make data talk. All famous sales executives (aka good presenters) are, and have been phenomenal story tellers....
As per corresponding video, the people are born in 1947 when India became free, Interviewed 20people who born on 15th August 1947. .. is this said in this video only. U won't believe them they are 74 yrs old today ... #SeniorCitizens which some had positive mindset for India and or themselves. Bro u did an awesome work to get itncolorized.. thou I am in 84 ..this video is Gold 🪙🥇
Thank you for compiling this video. Brings back warm memories of those heady days. Of the 7 named from IIT Bombay, Victor Menezes, Shailesh Gandhi were in my batch of '70. TN Subramanian, who was labelled the Resident Campus Intellectual, prolonged his stay in IIT, and was a friend philosopher and guide to many who thought there was life and learning beyond IIT. I am still thanking him for getting me to read Will & Ariel Durant's The Story of Philosophy. Aditya Kashyap ('69) had all the style & swagger earmarking him for later success. And I am still rueing the loss of a Sombrero to him over a wager. Those days there were nearly 360 in each year's passing batch, and not all migrated abroad. Many of us stayed back to build this wonderful nation of ours, even if only as nuts and bolts.
That bengali guy is my grandfather 😊..what a coincidence!! I never imagine i will see his 20s version after 55 years in 2023 😂 ..thanks for taking this wonderful interview.. it's like time capsule ❤
Wow! That really wonderful dunu sir was admired by all viewers.. and being from his blood line how great you would feel each day and soo much to learn each day... Give him our regards even unknowingly he has made us believe in the greatness of doing something soo selflessly for the nation.🇮🇳😇
I don't know if Dr. T N Subramaniam lied or not. But I feel genuineness in his words. I learnt from an online article that he left for the US only in 1979 (12 years after the film was released) and didn't give up his Indian citizenship for almost 35 years. Although it feels okay for some of us to criticize a person whose words and deeds didn't match, we don't know one's complete version of the story. There are a lot of possibilities including personal/family situations. Also, he passed away the day before yesterday (26.03.2024). May his soul rest in peace!
@@priyamsingh8707 today, yes, it may take 25+ years. But in the early 2000s, it took roughly 10 to 12 (I got mine in 12 years). But if you go back to the 70s, green cards were applied and approved in less than 1 year, and citizenship in 4.5 years.
The beauty of T.N is optimism He was optimist of a nation which had undergone 3 wars(1948,1965 Pakistan, 1962 China) and one border skirmish/short battle(1967 China), initial industrialisation, Introduction of Green Revolution, Turbulence in Ruling party after Shastri death , split of INC(O) and Indira Congress and initial phase of mass movement as famously known as Janta Movement. Still he is optimistic. I didn't get disheartened. The optimism and belief he had in his eyes gives the country reason to thrive
Yes,it reminds me of Film,ONE FLEW OVER COKOOS NEST,where Nicholson,took all psychich patients out and went to brothel,films,as they never experienced before,and got healed.For some unfortunate,little best ist for ever,and as we are human,to be manuplated and are others even as cruel human who by instinct take fool others,.
I don't think TN sir has betrayed us at all. His moving words allowed us to imagine again and aspire. The fact that so many people including youngsters are listening to him even today and moulding their perceptions with the way he saw the world when he was twenty, he has paid all his dues.
Many people have made clever and heartfelt statements that youngsters today or 20 years later would be impressed and motivated by. But it's what you do with the motivation that matters not why you got motivated in the first place. When they learn that someone from a time so close to the freedom struggle a time when Apdul Kalam, nehru, sastri were alive. Couldn't keep faith in India then why will they today when our politics is nowhere as notional as back then?
@@highondankium3626 Shastri , APJ Kalam etc were never disillusioned by India and it's system. They were proud Indians till their last breath and not traitors like this T.N. Subramaniam guy who fled to US. Don't spread rumors.
@@dummybro499 true. But the kind of mess the country is already, it's damn tough for these brilliant minds (for some of them) to sustain and do the work they want. Foreign countries will not shy away from luring them to better work ambience with hundred other facilities.
That Bengali guy actually did follow his school of thought and dedicated his life the way he wished to in the video. How beautiful and clear vision person he is. God bless him, we need more like him.
I have so much respect for TN Subramanian, he became a mathematics scholar and must have in some form or the other inspired and guided tens and hundreds of people. His work and research will help generations to come.
Generally People might not even him or look into who wrote what..In the end he did it for some other country.. improved other country.. being US citizen.. opposite of everything what he said
But you have to realize that none of us know what went on in his life. Something must have happened for that spark to die out for so long. I don't think he was faking his passion or speaking sweet words, but his life must have taken an odd trajectory for reasons that none of us know about.@@vishwankvrai
its easy to be judgemental based on what he said in a video at age 20. Being a teacher anywhere is a great service for sure even if he was not part of India story.
@@vishwankvrai so what? he still achieved great things enabled by opportunity in a different country. Who are we to judge anyone really? We would be better served to have expectations of ourselves not of others.
What a wonderful thing to make this video.I graduated from IIT Bombay in 1968 ,Aditya Kashyap and Shailesh Gandhi were my hostel mates (H 2) ,knew Dunu Roy because of his activities even then.Just feeling good.Thanks
My niece sends me this video saying “Aunty you are famous !!!” Famous for getting this video made !! My comment being flashed ! Just a nobody ! Made me feel good. Thank you for taking the efforts to go far and beyond to find out . What humans plan and predict and what finally happens is something one cannot fathom 🙏
When an Indian criticizes India, it is NEVER out of hatred. Those who see the many faults (because nothing is perfect after all), and are disturbed by it, are the ONLY ones who would bother trying to change the situation and hence bring something good. We see many examples of this in this video, including Shailesh-ji's efforts on RTI. And India in Pixels, you are awesome!
Yeah but that doesn't mean to be an anti indian and spreading propaganda criticizing is ok but blind hate isn't people should understand the difference.
Before I die, I want to see India as a country where no person feels unsafe, a country where foreigners get educated from, a country where there's no discrimination, a country which is clean inside out, a country where there's biodiversity, a country where there's progressive attitude in the youth, a country which doesn't just show patriotism but acts like a patriot, a country where there's peaceful harmony amongst every religion, a country where the government respects the citizens, a country which knows about humanity, and lastly a country which is the best example of UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Jai Hind.
Liked the Bengali man before, Love him now. Salute to you, Sir. Also, I do not think TN sir has betrayed or quit his experiment. The genius of his caliber should not be restrained by any political borders. I hope he is living his life to the fullest. His contribution to the field of Mathematics is precious. Which indeed is a success, of a young nation to produce such brilliance, who enriched the Human knowledge pool.
This is a case study ....of a generation....of an idea of development...of a Democracy....of a commoner in young India...of an woman in India. So touching.....inspirational and yet so pragmatic. Wonderful job.
You know what, people change. And that's absolutely fine! I have no problem that the last guy was so passionate about the country at 20 years of age, and then seems to have lost that passion and went on to pursue something completely different. He is in his full rights to do it, and I have no place to be disappointed in him. I would still admire the 20 year old self of him, even though that self never stayed.
Even I was simping for Dunnu Roy, the Bengali guy. Just like you, I not only resonate with him, he makes me feel like one of my replica existing in 1960s. He makes me take a sigh of relief, a feeling of warmth and amicable ambience. How would I not simp for him? By the way, I'm in love with your voice. I would listen to your voice 24/7 even if it was just gibberish. The insights you put in your videos is pure bliss!
The last person earned the most in terms of intellect rather than the money. His pursuit for knowledge cannot be looked down, a good thought by anyone at any age is not to be looked down. You have to the best version of yourself in the present, you don't write your life. If he could see the beauty in India as an experiment then, he must have died with those same eyes and vision and hope. Respect to all the 20 year olds who live in these 70 year olds. Tomorrow you may find me saying something different from now, just remember this me is always alive inside the coming me.
Being a youth of this country I promise today to be sincere and hardworking, and take the responsibility to bring the change and progress in our country. Thankyou bhaiya for this masterpiece this really motivates me to be a responsible citizen work harder and be successful so I can contribute for the betterment of our nation :)
Do well man .. I had the same wish in my teen & youth. I'm 45 now .. & feel I couldn't fulfill my promise. But I'm not disappointed & feel I can still live another life within this life & make a positive difference to myself, my family & the society at large. Life is the greatest gift .. & we keep trying even if we fail again & again .. coz, as I said, life is the greatest gift & failure is a learning.. & learning is mental & intellectual enrichment .. which in turn again reinvigorates motivation & purpose. At the end of life, I guess people don't feel sad about what they achieved or not .. But are more happy that they have given it their all, again & again & again .. & that they could still do it when they would have thought they are done for. Keep going all the time .. & keep people engaged. Thing a will fall in place. Good luck young man.
When I was a 20 year old, I used to have the same dream as TN, to explore my country, to know its people. I'm from Bangladesh, i have explored most of its territories, several times in different seasons. It's a small country to explore, but when you start to explore you realize how huge a small country can be. We have nearly 64000 villages in Bangladesh, if I allocate 1 day for each village, it would take me 175 years just to explore this "small" country. In this subcontinent we all are prisoners of our responsibilities, we live for others, we can't afford the luxury to live the life for ourselves all the time. I'm 32 now, but I still have that dream to explore as many places as possible in Bangladesh & India. Some people cherish their dreams, their passion through their life, some just can't. You never know the reason, nobody knows. I'm following your channel for like last 3 or 4 months, & i must say you have become one of my most favorite content creator. I hope one day I'll meet you, we will go through India, top to bottom, we will walk at a very leisurely pace... Best wishes for you Ashris
Yahh man many thing are change with time We know im also i also blame many thing yahh then im 16 17 now 23 But now im realising its realy hard we dont have luxury Even if 6 moths leave are very big achievement man Yahh just its real Sir Kafka theory (cockroach) Amd nihilism Is slap on my face that can't be denied Yep im realy feel bad But its truth Its like we doing thing for live Are there if u wamt to do any thing u like u have to do other 3 thi g to achive that one Yep i also realise that and its hard very Well just i have some critical situation body ishuu But if i thing we live for work Not is like work for us Yep just there no thing free in this word at lest for most of them I think so Well my dream is not very big I just want good decent life middle.poor class Is enouf 1 or 2 time of dinner in hotel If i want some new cloth every year no nwe daily usable Just marriage is bigger handle and maybe my goal. But curent situation my efforts that not gona meat condition Yajj just well im still happy amd sad Im not forced to do And thing But also i dot have any goal i just want little life go in peace Nad painless deth if possible I just dont wamt to die in bedd bye yeling or Is im not even capable of doing my thing like u know after 60 or 70 Yahh Just its realy my fist wish i have Yep man im like bit pycho But yah i like than Im more enjoyable thing are coking and eat best feling is spemdi.g time alone Just everyone got feeling like that and they suprese that with family his kidds Amd that type But im not i redimed are free in way but yahh just like im dont know what to do and if do what gona do maybe More money bit good car hose People Praise the what after 60 what I thing itd better enjoy my work do deds what i wnst not everyday at lest in moths yers Yahj after 5 60 or 70 maybe i have chance to go to other country and get (rigth of succid) Yahh.man. that realy good Just i said thinks to my friend they said im crazy Well is crazy but maybe my situation and therr not mach thath not they relate Well why i said this dontmake sense maybe but for me I dot no humans me Evsry 3 to 5 yers my nedds my what we say Other things change dramastical and are relay Unpredictable at leat 2 thi gi achive of uperes things
I was studying in IIT Bombay from 1971 to 1978 This man giving interview and speaking in Bengali is standing and the concrete wall structure behind is well recognized by me as an identifiable feature in IIT Bombay buildings design
Not sure why but I got goosebumps when I saw your first video of I am 20 and then this video, with your storytelling you took all the listeners back in 1947 - 1960’s.
my dad graduated from one of the IITs in north 1964,though he got european scholarship after graduating he wanted to stay in india to help it grow &did just THAT,today also does social service despite so many barriers. I am so proud of him and people like him.
At the age of 71, after a life in the army and medical education, I am gobsmacked! Inspires one to introspect and examine one's own settling for mediocrity!!! Thank you for a great piece of work!
@Prodigious147 On what basis your first comment was made ?? The guy isn't showing disrespect to anyone ..He just appreciated this lady's service .. The fact is we respect the people who associated with army more cause they are putting their lives on line ..If anyhow a war broke out , these doctors are gonna save the wounded on borders ..( It's a war crime to kill doctors in wars but who cares about logic in those situations ) On the other hand , the doctors who are serving inside the country never going to feel the threat of putting their lives in danger ..They are serving us and we appreciate it .. But here we are talking about the comfort .. An army official has perks but his job is equally hectic ..Can't meet his family for years on the hand the doctors in country never need to live under that threat .. I don't even why the hell there need to be a discussion on this topic ..It's not about patriotism .. Ofc both doctors are equally important .. It's about the respect criteria .. Ofc I have more respect for a guy who is responsible for my whole family's life cause he /she is putting their life in danger at the border .. I have respect for the one too who is taking care of my ill parents or me in my city ..
@shvmonkhe isn’t frustrated without a reason though. The amount of hatred against doctors is at all time high in indian society. Violence against doctors is a very common thing. People have lost the basic respect.
As an IITian, I can safely say these kinds of open minded people with independent thoughts are very rare now in IIT fraternity. BTW thanks for this informative video, keep it up.
Im 21 I wonder whats it like to be patriotic when you are 20 at 1967,this is an India no one in the World knows.India was still reliant on foreign countries for food and other important supplies, an India without a Cricket WC XD. In the India we live in today ,India is self dependent ,a powerful army ,a positively known country,green revolution,white revolution and what not.There are so many reasons to be proud and also hopeful for a even better country in the country for the youth. This tells about what makes a country, it is the aspirations of the people itself and one thing i noticed that was common is that people moved out of the country or have dreams of going out.Kinda sad but its their wish. Jai Hind
Bro improve your notion about India of 1967 Every country knew India then. India was highly responsible country at that time. See India's contribution in Congo Civil War 1961, Indian contributions for peace In Korean wars 1954, Non Aligned Movement, Green revolution had started by 1966, India was world champion in Hockey, defeated Pakistan, which had support of USA in 1965 War Of course India is in much better position today, but plz don't consider India of 1967 as nothing.
I'm sorry to disagree but India is not a positively known country today around the world. There are mixed notions about India in the other countries. But sadly our country is still plagued by extreme poverty, hunger and economic inequality. The situation is definitely better than before. But the speed with which other poverty and war stricken countries in Asia and Latin America reduced their problems, our India still lags behind a lot. But true we have a hopeful feature. We'll look forward to a better India.
I want to leave a message for our fellow Indians, who would read this after 50 years. That we are very proud of what we have achieved since the independence. We are aware of the challenges we are facing, But together we are looking at the new horizon of science and technology to solve our problems. There are Indians living in every corner of the world and giving India more recognition in every field. I hope that we keep growing as a strong nation and with all the states contributing. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Yep there is a lot of difference between then and now, especially when we excelling in science, tech, pharma and the new startup culture, hopefully we can provide our next generations a great start
For many of us, the fascination with IIT and indeed, engineering started not because we wanted to build something, it was almost always because our parents said that an IIT is the surest way of money and success It is heartening to see the batchmates of the people in the video in the comment section, and to know that, as someone said, "..many stayed back to build the nation, even if only as nuts and bolts" Thank you for your contribution to building India
My mom doesn't think like that, She just wants that i do what is easy because maybe she doesn't belive in me or maybe she wants that i live an easy life...I just want to persue my love from mathematics and i feel like i would do it with IIT, My mom has said me that take commerce and be a common man but... my question is just Why? Why can't I do what i want, I know that i need to study hard for IIT it is a dream for me... And i hope it will be completed, I will stay back and help build my nation... Thanks for reading ❤️❤️
@@enriqueheredia5794 that is a very dumb comment. Who takes care of ur finances and what about the CAs. No nation runs without commerce. A good commerce student base is as impotant for a country if not more
The reason they remained in India was because they saw how poor and miserable our country was, they saw the poverty and wanted to liberate their motherland from it and give full dedication to make India great again and new the cost of independence. Current generation have forgotten their struggle and don't think much about country and independence. And hence r moving to other better countries. And then there is nowhere generation
Being a literature student never disappoints me and it's true coz when we look at something we see so much of depth & it's so overwhelming to see such videos that provide us with the real essence of the then time which shockingly resonates with the present. It's a must watch for all the young people. 🙌🏻
I was actually very inspired by TN sir. I screen recorded his interview and put it up on my social media accounts. And I agree with you Ashris. His 'quitting' the 'huge experiment' doesn't bring us to blame him. It brings us to a much more fundamental question- why is India not able to hold back it's gems- not then, neither today. 🥺 In view of the recent furore created over Parag Agrawal's new position in Twitter, I think this question again becomes pertinent- can't the dreams and aspirations of an Indian youth go hand in hand with the country's aspirations? Do they have to be at odds everytime and force our gems to choose between personal progress and collective progress?
Not a fact, but just an opinion/ observation. India has number of geniuses and hardworking employees as well not only of the same level but some even better. The only significant difference being the amount of appreciation and recoginization given to them. People shown in this video and many more work so hard to make a difference for better but we don't hear their names on the news. Indians only give attention to cricketers and actors instead of those who really deserve them, another reason being the political hinderences that make them do things that they wouldn't necessarily do otherwise.The system is flawed and hence doesn't allow them to shine as much as they can. While on the other hand people like Sundar Pichayi, Parag Agarwal or Satya Nadela were given the post they deserved for their worth in the company and their ideas being implemented without much hinders since America being a Market economic system( where government doesn't really interfere in the market or capitalism).
@@muskansingh1884 Well I agree they have a Political influence, but even Politicians Benefit from them . With zero politics you cannot survive in India. The problem is politicians not them
@@norendermoody6509 exactly, there must be companies working twice as hard and smartly but won't get the same position as they did since they have no connections. The system being flawed is the major reason, also the economic system being mixed but government having more control results in unsatisfying results
A friend of mine shared it with me this morning….I am 65yrs…connected with every aspect of what you both did from around that timeline …got emotionally connected with your focus & perspective. I cried ….for just being part of of the flow. Abhi & Niyu you really took us along. Jayshree Visakapatnam
@@ritaranee4787 he isn't lucky or unlucky. In fact I would say the people in those times were a notch below today's generation. They were very naive , were hardly knowing anything about global affairs , history, technology, culture , empowerment , true history and identity of the nation etc. They had blind belief in Judiciary , Congress party etc. The people were weak and subjugated by the world. Today India stands loud and proud , strong and powerful , respected and revered all over the world.
@@royalrumble1448 nahi re sach hai. India in G20 , BRICS , G7 ( informal ), India in Australia group , Weissenar Group , surgical strikes , air strikes , almost no terror attacks , good law and order , improved infrastructure , 600 million smart phone users , only 25% poverty , Indian culture gaining worldwide acceptance , Indians ruling Silicon valley , 5th largest nominal gdp , 3rd largest economy in PPP terms , digitisation in transactions , Google pay , Social empowerment , Legalisation of LGBT , very strong defence and military , only major successful democracy in Asia , Indians getting Emmy award , Oscar award , International Yoga day , urbanisation , most popular and powerful democratically elected leader Narendra Modi , reduction in corruption , cultural nationalism at its peak , almost dead Congress and left parties. 140 crore vaccinations , excellent Covid management And much , much more. ..
TN sir did not betray us, but perhaps he was a pioneer. His love for software engineering and maths couldn't not be compared what we guys have in 2022. I'm happy that he had the desire to travel lengths and breaths of this country, by taking camera and tape recorder, which for 1967 would be most progressive thought; definitely unheard to a common man in the south. (from the place where he came)
In 60s India was known for poverty and snake charmers. The reputation and respect the west has for India is only due to the smart people like TN who went abroad. In global world it's important. He has helped India in his own way.
@@TejuDeputyforlife how can u be sure ? May be he was a dreamer back then ? Even if he is not, he said those words just for the charm of it , who are we to judge him ? Why are we holding grudge agsinst a man for something he said in his early 20s , some 50 yrs back? He didnt betray anyone. He didnt waste his life. He contributed to the world as he can.
I too being a senior citizen speak with a British accent.. I am totally inspired by the Bengali gentleman.. He too could have immigrated like menezes OR haldipur.. Or TN Subu..i salute the Bengali guy and find Nayana adorable..thank you young man. ..for your amazing video.. Your hard work shines through 🎉
@@dukethotnessA man speaking for himself is subconsciously representing the ideals he wishes to see in his nation. In a way he's speaking for the community. But ofc opinions are subjective. And man prefers himself over others coz "nije na bhalo thakle onno ke bhalo rakha jabe na".
Watched it twice ... amazing narration ... the 67 generation is 25 years elder to me and the current generation is 25 years younger than me.. Can see the transformation happening in front of my eyes .. literally.. The ability to look beyond self has diminished drastically..
What a fantastic narrative you have created, Ashish! Judging by your voice, you seem like a very young man but your views and ideas are something I completely identify with being born a year after the original video was created. Having been privileged to have led a diverse and successful life myself, I wish I could narrate my story in such a loquacious manner as you have. Keep up the good work, young man!
I was a classmate of TN and in a Thermodynamics class being taught by Prof. Achutan, he asked what would happen to the Second Law of Thermodynamics if time travelled in negative direction? The Prof had no answer to that.
Well many ppl say that second law is the reason time travels in positive direction but on the contrary many ppl also say that time travelling in positive direction makes the second law to occur in our universe… wht do u think?
@@wasoncethr7565 Yeah I too thought like that for years.. but then later I realized that its because of entropy the time is moving in forward direction...
I'm sorry to say but in case of TN and others, the passion and love for maths can be infinitely bigger than the love for a country. I mean Maths is the language of the universe. Who wouldn't want to discover it? and also there is nothing wrong with people who love india and are passionate about it.
@@jasonjonathandavidpathripa7474 this was most stupid analogy I have came through in near future Mathematics and India always grew together There is no mathematics without India
Wow bro, 25 mins well spent. I am not an IIT-ian, but I too have been struggling with the same dilemma. This video doesn't help with anything in that matter, but does help paint a picture of what's happening in reality.
This kind of content is something one cannot get in today's time. I loved every bit of it. From articulation to flow to information delivery. I really hope more people come up with videos like these. Kept me engaged for the whole 25 min. Great work! Soar high.
Lol.. I studied in Victor Menezes Convention Center for 5 and half years, doing research at my structural engineering lab. Today I finally know who Victor Menezes actually is! Now I can die in peace 😅 Great research! Total respect.
@@jigsaw2281 lol. I'm a Pakistani. I watched the previous and this video and really starting to appreciate the views and intellectuals of Indians then I don't know why landed on your comment. Sara mood kharab kar diya :|
This is possibly one of the best videos I have watched. This is what true storytelling and being a content creator is all about. It was so heartwarming to watch and hear 20 year olds back then and where they are now. I do resonate with your comment on us wanting very different things in school and changing course over time. I wanted to go into administrative services and serve my country but gave on that dream to move out and live a capitalistic life. But I also know people back home working very hard to contribute to economy & society, which makes me proud and somehow wonder if I gave up on my dream too quickly. Thank you so much for this gem of a video!
Dude absolutely thrilled to watch this, I am in my 20s and still don't know whether the path that I have taken will walk on the same path or not after 5 years, so how can we judge that 20-year-old guy who talked about India so beautifully, his whole demeanour was absolutely truthful each and every word spoken was meant to be, there must be any reason why he couldn't pursue what he said, bit hurt, but happy that he made the country proud.
TN was a classmate at MEA Higher Sec School at Lodhi Road, N Delhi. A great orator back then and I joined IIT Madras however. Nice to see this old clip. Nearly 20 of us got into IITs thru the perhaps first competitive JEE then. Warm memories of the 68 class of IITians of MEA origin
TN through his research has contributed to the common pool of human knowledge, which I feel is no less a service than what others have done, staying in India or abroad. We often look for concrete, immediate actions and solutions. We forget that it is ideas which drive humanity forward in the long run, which last millennia and make us who we are: Homo Sapiens, the thinking beings
It's probably patented in us, hence, it would have no benefit for india. Anyway that man lived there a long time, that means no tax contribution to india
You are very right. The only sad thing is that, one cannot do 'good for all humanity' sitting in India. They have to go to countries which provide them opportunities for doing that- for contributing to the common pool of human knowledge, and of course, bringing credit and prosperity to themselves (and that benefactor nation) after that. Why, there's hardly any Indian in the recent past who has earned the Nobel Prize working in India (in the technical categories) .
@@suptiparnapaul2996 Yes, I hope institution builders in India create a more conducive environment for academics and thinkers in India, so that they don't have to leave India to pursue their work in the future
This video is definitely one of my favourite! I love how you didn't just give information about them but actually turned this into an interactive and an eye-opening discussion. It's what the youth needs, a touch of our past, the ambitions of the youth of newly Independent India and their ambitions. Tells you that if you're truly passionate about your beliefs and how you want your country to be, you can be the change yourself! I never thought I could watch a video with such keen interest but there's something about relating to our past, the ideas and aspirations that just keeps me hooked!
As of now I'm 17 and see my India at a very great level in upcoming years, Sucess to me is to serve my country on ground level, uplift the people who're deprived from basic amenities, uplift the people who are still today discriminated, uplift the people who gets exploited daily by powerful people
To the voice behind the video : Idk if you'll read this or not but thank you for this beautiful masterpiece..this video was shot in the '60s when I was not even on this planet..but Thankyou f or bringing this to the audience. Idk what the future of India will look like but all I can assure is INDIA IN PIXELS is worth deserving a million subscribers. This makes me feel sad about the Indian audience for not praising the real talent, so much research goes into coming up with this masterpiece. Nevertheless, they have contributed more than to this country now it's time for our generation to learn from the past and give all to the present for a bright future. THANKYOU🌻
This video especially the last part brought tears to my eyes. I made a decision to move back to India from US and help our country. I joined a non-profit and currently I’m working in a tribal area of Gujarat, helping people to shift towards climate smart agriculture and improve their income simultaneously while improving their soil and environment. Things have been so hard and being an only openly gay man in an organisation in rural gujarat is not a best combo. It has been disheartening to me to see what laws are being made in our country when it comes to LGBTQ and I’ve been reconsidering moving back to another country in 1-2 years so I can live my truth freely. I’ve been beating myself up over not helping India and being selfish, leaving all these people behind while I have so much to offer. Your take on T. Subramanyam helped me forgive myself for wanting to have same human rights and think for myself.. “kuch majburi hi rahi hogi”, your video made it clear to me what I’ve been trying to understand. I am going to stop now, I don’t know why I’m getting so emotional over this. I hope you read this comment someday and realise how big of change you’ve made in my life 🤍
@Kartik: As a 37 year old Indian woman and a non-binary person myself living in Europe where I can express my sexuality freely I completely understand you. At the same time, my primary identity is that of a political science researcher and I visit India every year for multiple months to collect data and write about science and tech policies. Often times, I feel that I need to go back permanently and contribute to policymaking full-fledgedly. But then the same fears that you have expressed hold me back too. I am gently surprised and also very heartened seeing the comment section. Social media today is a space for diatribe but then the space that this video provides shows the contrary can also be true.
More power to you and even as a small unit of this country I'll try my best to make our country better for people like you who are courageous to show this world who truly you're rather than hiding your own identity and mistreating your own self . You're an inspiration mate ☺️
Of all the places why you had to choose Gujarat. One of the most regressive society in India. A state which even wants to control food habits of people around them.
Will be turning 21 in few days, such a great time when I saw this video. Motivates me to do more for the country and think less about what the country can do for me. Alot of my friends plan to move abroad after graduation, maybe for the sake of security or for a better living. They can't come up with a solid reason when I ask them. I have planned to stay back. I want to see this country grow tremendously in the coming years. Wanna contribute to it too. Thanks for the beautiful video. Loved your storytelling and editing skills.
21:55 He might have genuinely believed in what he said, but with time his ambitions might have changed. As a child we all wanted to be so many things. But then the reality of life sets in.
As someone who left India to pursue graduate studies, I totally relate with TN Subramaniam. He was probably a second year engineering student in that video. For someone who has actually been through engineering due to their love for it, that is when the fun part of engineering starts to kick in. You want to learn more and everything else just seems like a distraction. The swing in opinions is massive for some. The idealism is still there but is kind of overlayed by some amount of practicality and looking at your purpose as much more than just 'I want to fix all the problems of this country some day'. I am sure TN still had that dream while he was in the US and wished to come back one day. But it is always feels too soon and too little to return with for some reason. Hopefully others relate with him on the same lines.
@@downgradeddiogenes8378 Well my father enrolled in civil engineering because of his love for maths. It doesn't matter tho atleast his choice of subject was relevant to the branch he selected
At 20:33, he is certainly clear about himself. He knows who he is from the inside and what do people think about him. Also he knows that he's entitled to his opinions. Even the new opinions that change with time. But the fact of the matter is that he has inspired a lot of people through this words through his interview. I would still draw inspiration/ motivation from the 20 year old T.N.Subbu's words. And goes without saying - proud of the others who made it big! Thanks for putting efforts to create this video.
I'm glad you realized that we don't have any right to judge the 20 year old TN. I mean just because he followed a different path doesn't mean he wasn't honest about what he said in the interview. Being a 20 year old myself, I don't know how many times my dreams have changed or what I would be doing in the future. Everybody's priorities change with time ,some things stay in the corner of our hearts while others take the lead. I personally believe that he was genuine when he said he wanted to explore the country with a pen, paper and a camera but well whatever happens happens for a reason. I hope he had a meaningful life and is proud of how far we've come as a country.
I was so passionate about Politics, Public life, bringing change in the political systems etc when I was 20. Now I am 33, I am living a realistic life Married, aged parents, 9 to 6 job tensed about job security and want to run away from the same politics which I was really wanted to pursue at one point. Its real, change happens.
19:16 The only guy i was waiting for and to be very honest even i felt getting betrayed. I never ever got this emotional just watching an unknown person who i never met or was not knowing even existed just few weeks before. But i think the reason is the message . Rest all other did well for which we are happy because we came with 0 hopes,19:09 but just for this specific person we were expecting more. When we raise our expectation there's only 2 things left either satisfaction or great regret. He might have his own personal problem or wanted to contribute in other field which he might have thought being in India would not what his true potential is that's why he went to the USA or any other reason, we can't just judge by one thing. In conclusion: Even though he didnt reached the expectations we were expecting but still just by that 20 T. N. words, he has encouraged and inspired many people (one of which is me myself) . Its not about result rather than impact and i guess thats what he wanted to , he would be proud of this if he come to know so many got inspired by his words. Last but the most important thank you so much IIP for this video , i can't even describe how much i really wanted this video. Thank you so so much
@@iip I just realized i got into writing about my thoughts on T.N sir so much that i didn't wrote much about the video. The edits, the voiceover, research for this approx. 25 min video is just top notch, even though it was 25 min long it felt like 7-8 min as it was so engaging. Keep doing this great stuff. Very much appreciated
I don't have any issues with current Mr. TN . But I can say his 1967 version inspired me to the core. And we don't know what led to the change of his actions. I would like to tell a simple real life recent scenario: This year in June, a new employee joined in my team. I haven't seen anyone so passionate about working and learning. His words and actions were inspiring as a new joinee and even inspired some existing team members. He displayed all this in his initial one month of work. He asked questions, delivered on time and engaged in every activity. Then the main project deadlines approached and workload and stress started increasing. Suddenly he stopped responding and even his work was looking messy. After two weeks, he left the company. He stayed for only 2 months. I was like what happened to him? Was initial version just a show? But later I found that his mother got hospitalized and he was highly mentally stressed. He was not able to focus so he decided to leave the company. I felt bad for my thinking. I learnt "Never conclude without hearing the other side of the story. And Never judge anyways." I hope these words helped you Aashish. Edit: I watched the full video. I am glad you have the same opinion.
@@prem9501 it's ok to criticize them. The Tamils , Keralites hate India and prefer to be brown sepoys or do menial jobs abroad than work for India. In the Middle East , most Keralites do menial jobs.
I think it's fine to criticize. But I also think they are right to hate India. ^ If you are shocked to read this I don't blame you. But relax for a moment and think about the possibilities. The experiences in your life shape your opinion of the world and those around you. For some the country is the people and the people are the problem. While for others the country is the heritage, the physical beauty, the terra, the flora and the fauna. They may love the country for one reason and hate it for another. It would not make them anti-national neither would it make them the hallmark of loyalty to the nation. But even if they weren't bent on setting examples of themselves for the country based on the degree of their allegiance, it wouldn't make them passive if hypothetically one day some foreign nation decides to attack us. Some people want others to know how much of a deshbhakt they are while others want utmost anonymity for any contribution they do for themselves. It is the beauty of having a diverse culture across the edges of this country, we are simultaneously influenced by Middle East and Sino Asian cultures from migration, wars and invasions in the past.
@@blingbling2841 Hating India is a crime for a normal mind. 99% Indians love India unconditionally. In fact India haters are considered terrorists in India. There is nothing to hate India and more so , there is nothing to love other nations and culture at the expense of hating India.
@@reconquistahinduism346 it's not like that, there are many South Indian people who are serving in the army and they love this country as much as you. Being a ward of army personnel I got chance to interact people from different states of India and they all love India in the same way you do.
Aarsh sent me here! I must say, big shout out to the creator of this video. I mean the efforts to colourise, find sources and analyse every bit. I'm totally impressed. I love this YT channel and this is one of the best videos ever ❤❤
I felt betraying my own choices and dreams. But, this video made me realize that even if my path is different now, the goal has not changed, and I have not betrayed or belittled my aim. Thanks for an amazing video. This video came out when I really needed to listen to it.
I am Thrilled after watching this! I resonated with all of their thoughts in the previous video. When I think about the future, I see India which has fulfilled its own needs. I see people taking steps to build an everlasting infrastructure. I think the experiment is still going on! It is gradual progress! We have come so far we have a long way to go. As a citizen, I wish to serve this country in my best capacity. Thank you for both of these Videos! My belief in India just got strengthened watching this!
Dunu Roy Sir is a gem of a person.. although my son is only 4 years old.. I would have liked him to have a mentor in Dunu Sir who could inspire him to have his feet on the ground yet have an intelect soaring high in the sky. Coudos to you for being gifted with a similar kind of mindset (like that of Dunu Sir) Ashrish Sir and for making astounding videos that enlighten those who watch it.
Shailesh Gandhi sir and dunno roy sir are real heros , they have now provoked a thought in me as how i have to live my life, how can i do things that will lift my country❤ salute to these great people who walked by their talk..❤❤❤
I'm really speechless. You're amazing 👏. The research you have done for this video is beyond my imagination. Please keep posting the great content like this. This video have really added value to my life. Thank you so much for your efforts ☺️
Without having TN's opinion, it is difficult to judge as to why he did not participate in this experiment, coz, we werent there. Great followup video. TN - where ever u are, hope u are doing ok.
@@Love-dz1um he is just a normal indian citizen who participated in the I am 20 video years ago when India turned 20 after independence, his inspirational words motivated many viewers
As someone with the surname Menezes, with absolutely no relation to the wise legend in this video, Mr. Victor Menezes.. my only motivation in life now, is aspiring to become just like him.. witty, smart and trying to achieve my dream in ways that I am unable to as an expected straight path. Like he couldn't serve his country as an IAS officer, but he did quite a lot for Indians residing outside the country, in a manner, a sense of help and aid/maybe hope for Indians who are unaware of how to start life outside India? I may be wrong about what I said, but looking at his conviction and way of life, it does talk levels
Goosebumps, teary-eyed and a heavy throat ... looking back at India that is so open, so free and it is nothing but a sheer nostalgic reminiscence of the past!!
Thank you so much for this video! It’s very well done! I hope to see more content from you, and thank you for making the original documentary reach a whole new audience
This is why Victor Menezes was my favourite in the first video. He is brutally honest about his ambitions. A lot of people are talking about the last guy, but it was not surprising to me. If you see someone speaking like a politician or preacher (in his own words!) you can only assume that he would have a great career as a motivational speaker or a politician, nothing else. By all means, get motivated by his words but don't take it as a prophecy.
I think ur too quick to draw such conclusions, most often than not being optimistic of people with such great passion is the right decision. Look at the indian delegates to un conducted high school debates during the 1950s.
@@kishorbhat743 Please don't put your words into my mouth. I know it is hard to read emotion over text but I can assure you that I am not angry. My comment was a response to those who were feeling betrayed by him.
Yeah bro he is also my favourite, i found him very insprational and from 1st video i thought that he is like my past but after knowing his status and position in society he far of my reaching.
When I realised the water in my eyes, I just wanted to type a "thank you note". I couldn't expect that a already-so sensible video at its very end would IN ONE STATEMENT explain the meaning of a free nation, my free India. Though Am not 20, I'm a part of our country's youth. And as you said sir, our success as citizens, irrespective where we settle, defines the success of our country. How more can a person relate to his/her/their country, if not this way. Love ❤️, Meenal
One logical reason in support of TN sir's decision to leave India for USA: It is clear that he was interested in mathematics. Unfortunately, even today, India is nowhere near to the West(China is also catching up with the west) in quality of research happening in the fields of Mathematics and Physics. In last 75 years, we have won zero Fields Medal(It can called the Nobel Prize of Maths) and zero Nobel Prize in Physics. It is mainly because of lack of funding. Now, you can imagine the situation in 1960s. It is not a question of Patriotism but it is a question of utilising your potential to the fullest. I'm in my 20s. My thinking is very similar to 20 year old TN sir. I'm also an IIT(not IITB though) graduate who loves maths(not comparing myself to the great man 🙏. Just giving data to make this comment more meaningful). I would have also made the same decision even today. But, I'm hopeful that 20 year old TN sir in 2050 would not have to make the same decision.
Agreed, but these prizes doesn't mean we haven't done any research or not. It is not good indicator.Many reaserch's even though successful take years for recognition and some have significance decades later..Just to quash that we don't do enough research based on prizes is not proper.
Indians take much pride when indians such as Satya nadela, Sundar pichai, etc. become CEOs of big companies but don't realize that they had to leave India for those opportunities and they won't have achieved at such levels if they had stayed in India. Even they identify themselves as American and don't even have Indian citizenship lol.
My definition of success for India is a hunger free , poverty free & happy nation. A nation with respect, harmony and brotherhood. A nation that cares for other creatures. A nation where all kinds of living beings live peacefully and happily together. ❤
What a pleasant surprise ! I had watched the first part and I shared the video with my friends too. This curiosity, where are they now, was answered in this video. It is great to know what they are doing today. In 1967, I was 5 years old. I was too young in 1967, but my memories of 1970s is very vivid. India has come a long long way from those days. We grew up those days with inspirational songs like "nanha munna raahi hoon desh ka sipaahi hoon". Today people like us are actually running the country. Personally I feel that I am among those who have contributed in making India a better place. With time, I have fallen more and more in love with India. I am a firm " saare jahaan se achcha Hindustan hamaara" kind of person. Thanks a lot for this "where are they today" video. I loved it. After posting this comment, I will watch the video again.
This video was really a sit back to learn that even such accurate and free decisions can turn out differently. Over the years India has written its story in a way that not everyone thought it would turn out to be ,maybe thats why at 20 some of the speakers free expression motivated me to not only know my country better but to know myself too. Thank you so much for sharing your research.
I can't believe you invested this much time, effort and most importantly love in tracing the journeys of these remarkable individuals. Even the big eyed beautiful girl had lived such a full life... chance nahi mila. So meaning in the context of our country's evolution.
The one who complained about his country, took a broom and started cleaning up. The one who planned optimistically to make India better, flew away to another country and never turned back.Both are great in their own ways. Don't be too disappointed. I don't think Subrahmanyam sir abandoned his country alone. I think that there's no one to tell his story. That's too sad.
The line "একটা স্বাধীনতা আছে, আর সেটা হলো মনের স্বাধীনতা" is so pure. And as you said I also think that he highlighted the importance of peace because Bengal was going through a massive political violence that time.
I felt like rabindranath tagore actually at that moment because I never heard of that lovely Bengali Accent from anyone. You should encourage Bengali that's so Lovely Language.
LOLS, WHEN IS BENGAL NOT GOING THROUGH ANY OF ITS POLITICIAN PERPATRATED VIOLENCE !! THANKS TO ITS COMMIES AND ALL THE DERIVATIVES THEREOF! 😒 THAT IS BENGAL EVEN TODAY TURNING ITSELF INTO A RWANDA AT THE HANDS OF ITS MOST FAVOURITE POLITICIANS, LOL 😒
One of the finest documentaries on our country and people. I had seen the 1967 video yesterday and was wanting to know what happened to all of them in the video. What happened to their aspirations & here comes the answer. Every indian should watch this video. Kudos to you for the research and a beautiful presentation. I am a big fan now.
I learned a lot from this documentary...I am 17 yr old and my perspective for my future nation has got a new shape.....every person of my age should have to watch this documentary...
I never write comments on UA-cam. The content, background research, and your commentary is so good that it made me to reciprocate. Being a millennial, I can relate to everyone. Before being a citizen, everyone is always an individual..and the baggages each of us carries, changes rapidly in period of a year..leave alone 50 years. Clearly, at the time of shooting these interviews, these folks were some of the cream of India...so for me, what they have turned out to be is no surprise at all. Victor Menzies was a kind of surprise and its a great success story; but he was ruthless in his 20s. It was the only urban female we saw in the form of Nayana, and I believe in next 20 years, thete will be so many Nayanas that will keep the ball rolling for India. At least I hoping it would turn out that way. TN in his 20s was very inspirational as his predictions and beliefs turned out to be so true; but we can't be judgemental with him in last 50 years. The gold is your line .. "I am software engineer but I am making UA-cam videos" this sums up everything as far as the bottomline is concerned. And thanks for including yourself and speaking the right words..this highlights you are priviledged to grow in a virtuous family. And by the way I missed about the pilot, he too would have some polar thoughts. Keep up the good work.. all the best for future content.
Aashris and team, I'm not even kidding. This is one of those videos that you watch and always remember for some or the other reason. I watched this months ago when it was released and some of the words from the video, especially from the last section, I can still recall and feel something. More than the content I think it's your approach towards it that makes it so poignant. I love this video, to say the least
This is a video worth preserving in the national archives of India along with the original. Excellent work! It will inspire generations of Indians to dream, aspire and forge a great nation that shall be a beacon for the rest of the world. 🙏🏻
Your narrative is amazing. Such beautiful insights!! I throughly enjoyed this video. Having left India 10 years ago I kept feeling like I have betrayed India until I heard how you define success in a 1000 different ways. I am on my way to forgive myself for leaving India and find ways to give back to India and my new adoptive country. Thank you!!
I watched this and got many feelings. But the strongest of all was how the life changes, takes turns and how our thoughts shape our life & contributes to the society in larger picture. Clearly one of the most powerful videos we saw till date. Thanks 👍
Brother, thank you making this. You gave the story an ending, a much deserved ending. Now it's our turn to write a new story. A new future for India. Because "We are 20".
Hi Ashris, These are undoubtedly some of my favorite videos from your channel. Victor Menezes' story got me right in the feels! But I do sympathize with TN Subramanianji. Often times academics end up in positions that may not afford a lot of impact. No matter how noble your thoughts, or intentions, you might never get the podium to make a change or influence people. This is not to discount the possibility that he might have influenced many young mathematics researchers, even some from India in his career as Professor. I choose to take solace and have faith that he did believe in exactly what he said back then, that it wasn't lip service. Case in point, your excellent video on the 20 Indians at 20 only got viewed widely 800 days later at a time you didn't expect. But in an alternative universe it might have been lost in youtube, an undiscovered gem. Love your channel and please keep up the amazing work.
You are right... We don't know what he saw, experienced, maybe family responsibilities, academic aspirations. ...you need some feelings or thoughts even for lip service or for getting excited about an idea while talking about it. This video has taught me not to judge as people evolve with time.
To me he seemed very sincere in his words and I am sure he didn't fake them. Most of us had dreamt so many things in our youth but life events would take us somewhere else. I somehow feel that he might have suffered tremendously because of his sensitive feelings. We simply don't know any of their personal lives. It happens to all of us. All our friends and us end up in places where we never would have dreamt.
Thanks for your efforts of compiling this wonderful video and your specific comments on choosing your own destination though you had different thoughts in your early 20s age. I too am an IITian from Kharagpur of 1970 batch. I have met Peter Menezes and worked with Aditya Kashyap at TISCO. When we graduated there was always a struggle to get decent jobs, but with IIT background it was slightly better. After graduation never ever dreamed to go for higher studies as five years of struggle to keep afloat and get a First Class was too much. But after nearly 7 years of itch I went to UK for Masters. Successfully completed the same and came back to India and joined Tata Steel. But the 7 year itch came back and I went to do the PhD in the same UK University with full family of wife and 2 sons of age of 5 years and 10 months. My life has been filled with the change of 7 years and I have worked at very senior positions in India and several countries outside India but finally have settled down in good old Kolkata. Just wanted to say that never planned for the future but always adopted to the changing circumstances. So lead a life that you cherish without well laid out plans.
Really inspired from your journey sir. I've been a topper throughout school and college life, landing in IT giant and a coveted government job now, it's been five years since graduation but all seems too mundane nowadays. That itch has never settled. Thinking of doing something better and so resonated with your journey. Thanks!
@@joyshaitan I am a Metallurgist so Sheffield University was my choice as during our time Sheffield was considered the best in Steel and Sheffield Cutlery was world famous. I did my PhD on High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel which is used extensively in all OIL and Gas Pipelines both under surface and water.
Loved it! I felt a few things as follows: 1. English was engrained in people which has further carried on till 2023 and unfortunately, people value a Western language more important than their mother tongue. 2. Someone said, "Students waste 1-2 years in getting admission to their favourite colleges". Today, kids are ending their lives just because of excess pressure to excel in their studies. Eg. Kota Conclusion: Things get carried forward. We need to revolutionize thoughts which is only possible by revamping the Vedic education system in India. WE NEED GURUKULAS BACK! WE NEED NALANDA BACK! P.s: The last line was really inspiring: It is a question of not what the country can do for you, rather the question is what you can do for the country.
THE LAST LINE WAS FROM Abraham Lincoln , AND WE NEED MODERN EDUCATION !! WHICH IS REASONABLE AND LOGICAL !! BE IT VEDIC , OR WESTERN OR ANYTHING ELSE !! BIGGEST ISSUE WITH EDUCATION IS - IF THERE IS NO FLEXIBILITY AND ONE CANT QUESTION OLD THINGS AND BE BETTER VERSION OF IT .
English is valued cause English is a global language.I would like to ask u to get a job without knowing how to speak English which is impossible in the current scenario so i would suggest we do not value english it is merely our necessity to know how to speak English
Wow! Amazing research and even better storytelling. This was like watching Boyhood by Richard Linklater where you actually feel invested in the character as they grow up. Hats off brother!
Lol you commented again !
I surprised myself, I always thought of myself as a data nerd but this story was so compelling I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try being a storyteller. None of this would have happened if you didn’t spot this diamond when it was a rock. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
@@iip you did a great job I am not even able to define what kind of motivation I've got as a 20 year old girl . Well after 75 years of independence I would like to expect atleast an equal participation of the female population of this country into it's development and growth . The young girl who wasn't aspired to become anything or to do anything for the country or herself to the old lady who actually kind of regretted her circumstances and lack of support is the harsh reality India is still facing today . All top institutes still lack the equal presence and admissions of females and I really want to work for that . Thank you , thank you so much Ashrish for such a great content you don't have any idea how revolutionary it is for the young people like me . ☺️🍎🤝🏼
@@iip :Data by itself does not make any sense - they are just numbers. It is the story tellers who make data talk. All famous sales executives (aka good presenters) are, and have been phenomenal story tellers....
As per corresponding video, the people are born in 1947 when India became free,
Interviewed 20people who born on 15th August 1947. .. is this said in this video only.
U won't believe them they are 74 yrs old today ... #SeniorCitizens which some had positive mindset for India and or themselves.
Bro u did an awesome work to get itncolorized.. thou I am in 84 ..this video is Gold 🪙🥇
Thank you for compiling this video. Brings back warm memories of those heady days. Of the 7 named from IIT Bombay, Victor Menezes, Shailesh Gandhi were in my batch of '70. TN Subramanian, who was labelled the Resident Campus Intellectual, prolonged his stay in IIT, and was a friend philosopher and guide to many who thought there was life and learning beyond IIT. I am still thanking him for getting me to read Will & Ariel Durant's The Story of Philosophy. Aditya Kashyap ('69) had all the style & swagger earmarking him for later success.
And I am still rueing the loss of a Sombrero to him over a wager. Those days there were nearly 360 in each year's passing batch, and not all migrated abroad. Many of us stayed back to build this wonderful nation of ours, even if only as nuts and bolts.
Amazing to hear sir. Would love to speak with you sometime!
Thank you sir for your contribution in our country 🙏
@@Alive6371 what?
Thank you
Thank you for this closure! 🙌
That bengali guy is my grandfather 😊..what a coincidence!! I never imagine i will see his 20s version after 55 years in 2023 😂 ..thanks for taking this wonderful interview.. it's like time capsule ❤
Wow! That really wonderful dunu sir was admired by all viewers.. and being from his blood line how great you would feel each day and soo much to learn each day... Give him our regards even unknowingly he has made us believe in the greatness of doing something soo selflessly for the nation.🇮🇳😇
Heeeyyy great to know ❤.
woah....thats amazing
Stop the cap he was my son
they are the bright colours in the grey monotonous definition of people. what a sense of wonder if is to see the time capsule
I don't know if Dr. T N Subramaniam lied or not. But I feel genuineness in his words. I learnt from an online article that he left for the US only in 1979 (12 years after the film was released) and didn't give up his Indian citizenship for almost 35 years. Although it feels okay for some of us to criticize a person whose words and deeds didn't match, we don't know one's complete version of the story. There are a lot of possibilities including personal/family situations. Also, he passed away the day before yesterday (26.03.2024). May his soul rest in peace!
well it usually takes 35 to 40 years to get a US citizenship that is the reason he got it so late.
@@priyamsingh8707green card system stopped 😂?
Thanks for sharing this 🙏🏻
@@priyamsingh8707 today, yes, it may take 25+ years. But in the early 2000s, it took roughly 10 to 12 (I got mine in 12 years). But if you go back to the 70s, green cards were applied and approved in less than 1 year, and citizenship in 4.5 years.
Thanks for sharing his whereabouts
Love his contribution to mathematics
May his Aatma finds peace now
One of the most beautiful UA-cam videos I've watched in my life. Well done my brother!!!
Whoaaa 🙈 this just lights up my energy for 2022 to be an even better storyteller! Thank you Ranveer bro 😍
woow 😀
Yess
I Agree !
But that can't be said for your videos 😉
The beauty of T.N is optimism
He was optimist of a nation which had undergone 3 wars(1948,1965 Pakistan, 1962 China) and one border skirmish/short battle(1967 China), initial industrialisation, Introduction of Green Revolution, Turbulence in Ruling party after Shastri death , split of INC(O) and Indira Congress and initial phase of mass movement as famously known as Janta Movement.
Still he is optimistic.
I didn't get disheartened. The optimism and belief he had in his eyes gives the country reason to thrive
1999 KARGIL xD
@@vegeta552 bro this video was shot in the year 1967 , why should I add 1999 war which had not happened then....
@@Bhq12345 fair enough, didn't think about that. :)
And then he decide to leave and earn money
He was just showing off in this interview
Fraudulent TN
Probably contributed more than most through remittances.
I'm a documentary film maker myself and I can say it without an iota of doubt that this is one of the finest documentaries i have ever seen ❤
Wow, thank you so much!
Non Islamic India...beautiful India
@@danishk4172 non uneducated muslim india is beautiful india
India with its harmony is a beautiful India .
Yes,it reminds me of Film,ONE FLEW OVER COKOOS NEST,where Nicholson,took all psychich patients out and went to brothel,films,as they never experienced before,and got healed.For some unfortunate,little best ist for ever,and as we are human,to be manuplated and are others even as cruel human who by instinct take fool others,.
Heard of T N Subrahmanyam sirs death today on march 27 2024😢 RIP sir
RIP 🙏
Om Shanthi TN Subramanyam.
RIP 🙏🙏
I don't think TN sir has betrayed us at all. His moving words allowed us to imagine again and aspire. The fact that so many people including youngsters are listening to him even today and moulding their perceptions with the way he saw the world when he was twenty, he has paid all his dues.
Many people have made clever and heartfelt statements that youngsters today or 20 years later would be impressed and motivated by. But it's what you do with the motivation that matters not why you got motivated in the first place. When they learn that someone from a time so close to the freedom struggle a time when Apdul Kalam, nehru, sastri were alive. Couldn't keep faith in India then why will they today when our politics is nowhere as notional as back then?
May be at the time he would be in first year engineering and by the time he was in fourth year would be disillusioned by the system
Yeah I agree!
Exactly dude!
@@highondankium3626 Shastri , APJ Kalam etc were never disillusioned by India and it's system. They were proud Indians till their last breath and not traitors like this T.N. Subramaniam guy who fled to US. Don't spread rumors.
Victor Menezes- What a guy! And that sentence where he said, "To create the islands of excellence in the sea of chaos" is such a brave remark. Wow!
Correct Bhaiya
But that excellent people are migrating abroad leaving behind chaos as it is
@@dummybro499 true. But the kind of mess the country is already, it's damn tough for these brilliant minds (for some of them) to sustain and do the work they want. Foreign countries will not shy away from luring them to better work ambience with hundred other facilities.
That Bengali guy actually did follow his school of thought and dedicated his life the way he wished to in the video. How beautiful and clear vision person he is. God bless him, we need more like him.
*We need to be like him.
I am a bongali but I saw bengali is not a languge
@@nasimosman-wl8ip What is it then ??
@@AlanGoswami-nz9lg bengali is what it is called in english, bengalis call it bangla though
Bengal had always produced some big brain humans , in each and every field ....
I have so much respect for TN Subramanian, he became a mathematics scholar and must have in some form or the other inspired and guided tens and hundreds of people. His work and research will help generations to come.
Correct. He might have inspired many people globally through his work in mathematics and engineering. We don't have to be judgemental about it.
Generally People might not even him or look into who wrote what..In the end he did it for some other country.. improved other country.. being US citizen.. opposite of everything what he said
But you have to realize that none of us know what went on in his life. Something must have happened for that spark to die out for so long. I don't think he was faking his passion or speaking sweet words, but his life must have taken an odd trajectory for reasons that none of us know about.@@vishwankvrai
its easy to be judgemental based on what he said in a video at age 20. Being a teacher anywhere is a great service for sure even if he was not part of India story.
@@vishwankvrai so what? he still achieved great things enabled by opportunity in a different country. Who are we to judge anyone really? We would be better served to have expectations of ourselves not of others.
What a wonderful thing to make this video.I graduated from IIT Bombay in 1968 ,Aditya Kashyap and Shailesh Gandhi were my hostel mates (H 2) ,knew Dunu Roy because of his activities even then.Just feeling good.Thanks
Who are the others then?
You must be old sir how old are u
Prasad Patwardhan.. Thanks for commenting Sir.. Do you remember when these people were interviewed ?
@@alakhpandeyguruji lmao....idk why your comment made me laugh so much
How many girls are in your clas?
What a coincidence! I just finished watching their old clip wondering where would they be now and what are their views today?.. Super Excited!!!
youtube baba ki jai ho
Same , YT algorithm bought us here 😂
same lol
@@ARCHOFCARDS-VISHNU *brought 😅
@@mayurtummewar3312 😅😅😅
My niece sends me this video saying “Aunty you are famous !!!” Famous for getting this video made !! My comment being flashed ! Just a nobody ! Made me feel good. Thank you for taking the efforts to go far and beyond to find out . What humans plan and predict and what finally happens is something one cannot fathom 🙏
Hmm
I here see
Do you know yesteryear actress Rakhi Gulzar was also born in 15th August 1947!! Coincidence?
benjamin jones is a good beatboxer indeed
I am a Pakistani and I'm truly impressed by the idea and theme behind the video.
When an Indian criticizes India, it is NEVER out of hatred. Those who see the many faults (because nothing is perfect after all), and are disturbed by it, are the ONLY ones who would bother trying to change the situation and hence bring something good. We see many examples of this in this video, including Shailesh-ji's efforts on RTI.
And India in Pixels, you are awesome!
I hope people realise this
Yeah but that doesn't mean to be an anti indian and spreading propaganda criticizing is ok but blind hate isn't people should understand the difference.
No longer
@DeathOf Dead there is something called constructive criticism..It helps us to grow
@DeathOf Dead India is a Democracy thus the People are the Nation
Before I die, I want to see India as a country where no person feels unsafe, a country where foreigners get educated from, a country where there's no discrimination, a country which is clean inside out, a country where there's biodiversity, a country where there's progressive attitude in the youth, a country which doesn't just show patriotism but acts like a patriot, a country where there's peaceful harmony amongst every religion, a country where the government respects the citizens, a country which knows about humanity, and lastly a country which is the best example of UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Jai Hind.
age kya hai? sapna adhura reh jayega tumhara
@@vardhanarya lol next 100 years bhul jao
Impossible….I see us heading towards a civil war..
this legits sounds like the t.n subramanayma guy lol
@Rajyada maini it's not crap
Liked the Bengali man before, Love him now. Salute to you, Sir.
Also, I do not think TN sir has betrayed or quit his experiment. The genius of his caliber should not be restrained by any political borders. I hope he is living his life to the fullest. His contribution to the field of Mathematics is precious. Which indeed is a success, of a young nation to produce such brilliance, who enriched the Human knowledge pool.
Perfectly put!
I wanted to comment the same.
So well said. Agree with you. 🌸
So apt
Sir, please make another video of the present 20yrs.old, and then see the difference('s).
This is a case study ....of a generation....of an idea of development...of a Democracy....of a commoner in young India...of an woman in India. So touching.....inspirational and yet so pragmatic. Wonderful job.
You know what, people change. And that's absolutely fine! I have no problem that the last guy was so passionate about the country at 20 years of age, and then seems to have lost that passion and went on to pursue something completely different. He is in his full rights to do it, and I have no place to be disappointed in him. I would still admire the 20 year old self of him, even though that self never stayed.
Thanks for saying this.
beautifully spoken!
Even I was simping for Dunnu Roy, the Bengali guy. Just like you, I not only resonate with him, he makes me feel like one of my replica existing in 1960s. He makes me take a sigh of relief, a feeling of warmth and amicable ambience. How would I not simp for him?
By the way, I'm in love with your voice. I would listen to your voice 24/7 even if it was just gibberish. The insights you put in your videos is pure bliss!
💯
@Prakhar Chaturvedi but atleast the video stays to remind his passion.
gay detected
Every word you’ve written resonates with how i felt.
@@DonCorleone786 is that a problem?
The last person earned the most in terms of intellect rather than the money. His pursuit for knowledge cannot be looked down, a good thought by anyone at any age is not to be looked down. You have to the best version of yourself in the present, you don't write your life. If he could see the beauty in India as an experiment then, he must have died with those same eyes and vision and hope. Respect to all the 20 year olds who live in these 70 year olds. Tomorrow you may find me saying something different from now, just remember this me is always alive inside the coming me.
This is such a beautiful comment. Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts. Totally resonated with the last sentence.
Your last sentence was very beautiful & empowering.. ❤️
So true
Being a youth of this country I promise today to be sincere and hardworking, and take the responsibility to bring the change and progress in our country. Thankyou bhaiya for this masterpiece this really motivates me to be a responsible citizen work harder and be successful so I can contribute for the betterment of our nation :)
I wish you all the success and may you accomplish this wonderful goal and may God help you to carve an effortless path to reach this goal.
@@sashalawren598just turned 18 and I promise I will spend my life with my dad's money lavishly and enjoy life till end .
Do well man .. I had the same wish in my teen & youth. I'm 45 now .. & feel I couldn't fulfill my promise. But I'm not disappointed & feel I can still live another life within this life & make a positive difference to myself, my family & the society at large. Life is the greatest gift .. & we keep trying even if we fail again & again .. coz, as I said, life is the greatest gift & failure is a learning.. & learning is mental & intellectual enrichment .. which in turn again reinvigorates motivation & purpose. At the end of life, I guess people don't feel sad about what they achieved or not .. But are more happy that they have given it their all, again & again & again .. & that they could still do it when they would have thought they are done for.
Keep going all the time .. & keep people engaged. Thing a will fall in place. Good luck young man.
When I was a 20 year old, I used to have the same dream as TN, to explore my country, to know its people. I'm from Bangladesh, i have explored most of its territories, several times in different seasons. It's a small country to explore, but when you start to explore you realize how huge a small country can be. We have nearly 64000 villages in Bangladesh, if I allocate 1 day for each village, it would take me 175 years just to explore this "small" country. In this subcontinent we all are prisoners of our responsibilities, we live for others, we can't afford the luxury to live the life for ourselves all the time. I'm 32 now, but I still have that dream to explore as many places as possible in Bangladesh & India. Some people cherish their dreams, their passion through their life, some just can't. You never know the reason, nobody knows.
I'm following your channel for like last 3 or 4 months, & i must say you have become one of my most favorite content creator.
I hope one day I'll meet you, we will go through India, top to bottom, we will walk at a very leisurely pace...
Best wishes for you Ashris
Welcome to India... I wish I could also visit and explore Bangladesh too, along with my own country, which is still pending... and I am 28 now ! :-(
Yahh man many thing are change with time
We know im also i also blame many thing yahh then im 16 17 now 23
But now im realising its realy hard we dont have luxury
Even if 6 moths leave are very big achievement man
Yahh just its real
Sir Kafka theory (cockroach)
Amd nihilism
Is slap on my face that can't be denied
Yep im realy feel bad
But its truth
Its like we doing thing for live
Are there if u wamt to do any thing u like u have to do other 3 thi g to achive that one
Yep i also realise that and its hard very
Well just i have some critical situation body ishuu
But if i thing we live for work
Not is like work for us
Yep just there no thing free in this word at lest for most of them
I think so
Well my dream is not very big
I just want good decent life middle.poor class
Is enouf
1 or 2 time of dinner in hotel
If i want some new cloth every year no nwe daily usable
Just marriage is bigger handle and maybe my goal.
But curent situation my efforts that not gona meat condition
Yajj just well im still happy amd sad
Im not forced to do And thing
But also i dot have any goal i just want little life go in peace
Nad painless deth if possible
I just dont wamt to die in bedd bye yeling or
Is im not even capable of doing my thing like u know after 60 or 70
Yahh
Just its realy my fist wish i have
Yep man im like bit pycho
But yah i like than
Im more enjoyable thing are coking and eat best feling is spemdi.g time alone
Just everyone got feeling like that and they suprese that with family his kidds
Amd that type
But im not i redimed are free in way but yahh just like im dont know what to do and if do what gona do maybe
More money bit good car hose
People Praise the what after 60 what
I thing itd better enjoy my work do deds what i wnst not everyday at lest in moths yers
Yahj after 5
60 or 70 maybe i have chance to go to other country and get (rigth of succid)
Yahh.man. that realy good
Just i said thinks to my friend they said im crazy
Well is crazy but maybe my situation and therr not mach thath not they relate
Well why i said this dontmake sense maybe but for me
I dot no humans me
Evsry 3 to 5 yers my nedds my what we say
Other things change dramastical and are relay
Unpredictable at leat 2 thi gi achive of uperes things
Lengthy comments, positive vibes and an emotional connect are testaments to the quality of your work.
May your tribe grow.
I was studying in IIT Bombay from 1971 to 1978 This man giving interview and speaking in Bengali is standing and the concrete wall structure behind is well recognized by me as an identifiable feature in IIT Bombay buildings design
Ooh appreciable sir☺️
Not sure why but I got goosebumps when I saw your first video of I am 20 and then this video, with your storytelling you took all the listeners back in 1947 - 1960’s.
my dad graduated from one of the IITs in north 1964,though he got european scholarship after graduating he wanted to stay in india to help it grow &did just THAT,today also does social service despite so many barriers. I am so proud of him and people like him.
Am proud of him too & my respect to him 🙏 🥰🥰
Kudos to your dad Annah ji..
Papa log bhi IITian hote hai?
Just kidding, kudos to your dad 🙂
@@dawnstudios7813 han paise vaale family log k hote h.
Pls convey my salute to your dad❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
At the age of 71, after a life in the army and medical education, I am gobsmacked! Inspires one to introspect and examine one's own settling for mediocrity!!! Thank you for a great piece of work!
Ma'am, We are very proud of your service for the country. I hope you are doing well 😊
@Prodigious147there is a difference
People become doctor for good salary
And Someone who is in army is there only because of patriotism
@Prodigious147 On what basis your first comment was made ?? The guy isn't showing disrespect to anyone ..He just appreciated this lady's service ..
The fact is we respect the people who associated with army more cause they are putting their lives on line ..If anyhow a war broke out , these doctors are gonna save the wounded on borders ..( It's a war crime to kill doctors in wars but who cares about logic in those situations )
On the other hand , the doctors who are serving inside the country never going to feel the threat of putting their lives in danger ..They are serving us and we appreciate it .. But here we are talking about the comfort ..
An army official has perks but his job is equally hectic ..Can't meet his family for years on the hand the doctors in country never need to live under that threat ..
I don't even why the hell there need to be a discussion on this topic ..It's not about patriotism .. Ofc both doctors are equally important .. It's about the respect criteria ..
Ofc I have more respect for a guy who is responsible for my whole family's life cause he /she is putting their life in danger at the border ..
I have respect for the one too who is taking care of my ill parents or me in my city ..
❤
@shvmonkhe isn’t frustrated without a reason though. The amount of hatred against doctors is at all time high in indian society. Violence against doctors is a very common thing. People have lost the basic respect.
The reason why we can't blame TN subramaniun is that we don't know his story. Yes we can feel disappointed but not betrayed or angry at him.
Even if we get to know his story, that's no reason to blame him.
As an IITian, I can safely say these kinds of open minded people with independent thoughts are very rare now in IIT fraternity. BTW thanks for this informative video, keep it up.
Im 21
I wonder whats it like to be patriotic when you are 20 at 1967,this is an India no one in the World knows.India was still reliant on foreign countries for food and other important supplies, an India without a Cricket WC XD.
In the India we live in today ,India is self dependent ,a powerful army ,a positively known country,green revolution,white revolution and what not.There are so many reasons to be proud and also hopeful for a even better country in the country for the youth.
This tells about what makes a country, it is the aspirations of the people itself and one thing i noticed that was common is that people moved out of the country or have dreams of going out.Kinda sad but its their wish.
Jai Hind
Bro improve your notion about India of 1967
Every country knew India then. India was highly responsible country at that time.
See India's contribution in Congo Civil War 1961, Indian contributions for peace In Korean wars 1954, Non Aligned Movement,
Green revolution had started by 1966, India was world champion in Hockey, defeated Pakistan, which had support of USA in 1965 War
Of course India is in much better position today, but plz don't consider India of 1967 as nothing.
I'm sorry to disagree but India is not a positively known country today around the world. There are mixed notions about India in the other countries. But sadly our country is still plagued by extreme poverty, hunger and economic inequality. The situation is definitely better than before. But the speed with which other poverty and war stricken countries in Asia and Latin America reduced their problems, our India still lags behind a lot. But true we have a hopeful feature. We'll look forward to a better India.
I want to leave a message for our fellow Indians, who would read this after 50 years. That we are very proud of what we have achieved since the independence. We are aware of the challenges we are facing, But together we are looking at the new horizon of science and technology to solve our problems. There are Indians living in every corner of the world and giving India more recognition in every field. I hope that we keep growing as a strong nation and with all the states contributing. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Future indian here who read this a month later lmao
Yep there is a lot of difference between then and now, especially when we excelling in science, tech, pharma and the new startup culture, hopefully we can provide our next generations a great start
I am reading ur comment in 2nd month of ur comment, people are recognizing ur comment, need not wait for 50 years Jai hind
what if 50 yrs baad UA-cam band hua ho ?? and dusra Better platform invent hua ho ?? 😅😅 there is a possibility.
@@pratzzw9448 may be, but as long as UA-cam is developing and inventing they would definitely be in business 🎈
For many of us, the fascination with IIT and indeed, engineering started not because we wanted to build something, it was almost always because our parents said that an IIT is the surest way of money and success
It is heartening to see the batchmates of the people in the video in the comment section, and to know that, as someone said, "..many stayed back to build the nation, even if only as nuts and bolts"
Thank you for your contribution to building India
My mom doesn't think like that, She just wants that i do what is easy because maybe she doesn't belive in me or maybe she wants that i live an easy life...I just want to persue my love from mathematics and i feel like i would do it with IIT, My mom has said me that take commerce and be a common man but... my question is just Why? Why can't I do what i want, I know that i need to study hard for IIT it is a dream for me... And i hope it will be completed, I will stay back and help build my nation...
Thanks for reading ❤️❤️
@@tinymind3823 Very good brother
Commerce is a dull subject and has no scope in the future.
@@enriqueheredia5794 that is a very dumb comment. Who takes care of ur finances and what about the CAs. No nation runs without commerce. A good commerce student base is as impotant for a country if not more
The reason they remained in India was because they saw how poor and miserable our country was, they saw the poverty and wanted to liberate their motherland from it and give full dedication to make India great again and new the cost of independence. Current generation have forgotten their struggle and don't think much about country and independence. And hence r moving to other better countries. And then there is nowhere generation
@@yeet807 ......I mean in 20 years, I'm sure IT will take over
Being a literature student never disappoints me and it's true coz when we look at something we see so much of depth & it's so overwhelming to see such videos that provide us with the real essence of the then time which shockingly resonates with the present. It's a must watch for all the young people. 🙌🏻
I was actually very inspired by TN sir. I screen recorded his interview and put it up on my social media accounts. And I agree with you Ashris. His 'quitting' the 'huge experiment' doesn't bring us to blame him. It brings us to a much more fundamental question- why is India not able to hold back it's gems- not then, neither today. 🥺 In view of the recent furore created over Parag Agrawal's new position in Twitter, I think this question again becomes pertinent- can't the dreams and aspirations of an Indian youth go hand in hand with the country's aspirations? Do they have to be at odds everytime and force our gems to choose between personal progress and collective progress?
Not a fact, but just an opinion/ observation. India has number of geniuses and hardworking employees as well not only of the same level but some even better. The only significant difference being the amount of appreciation and recoginization given to them. People shown in this video and many more work so hard to make a difference for better but we don't hear their names on the news. Indians only give attention to cricketers and actors instead of those who really deserve them, another reason being the political hinderences that make them do things that they wouldn't necessarily do otherwise.The system is flawed and hence doesn't allow them to shine as much as they can. While on the other hand people like Sundar Pichayi, Parag Agarwal or Satya Nadela were given the post they deserved for their worth in the company and their ideas being implemented without much hinders since America being a Market economic system( where government doesn't really interfere in the market or capitalism).
When Indian liberals Stops Abusing Adani/Ambani and support Industrialists and Entrepreneurs India Will Hold its gems back
@@norendermoody6509 also when they will start working more for people's interest and less for their personal/ political gain, India will rise.
@@muskansingh1884 Well I agree they have a Political influence, but even Politicians Benefit from them . With zero politics you cannot survive in India. The problem is politicians not them
@@norendermoody6509 exactly, there must be companies working twice as hard and smartly but won't get the same position as they did since they have no connections. The system being flawed is the major reason, also the economic system being mixed but government having more control results in unsatisfying results
A friend of mine shared it with me this morning….I am 65yrs…connected with every aspect of what you both did from around that timeline …got emotionally connected with your focus & perspective.
I cried ….for just being part of of the flow. Abhi & Niyu you really took us along.
Jayshree Visakapatnam
You are lucky you belonged to the golden age.....
God bless u sir 🌈
Ma'am I'm also from Vishakhapatanam...
@@ritaranee4787 he isn't lucky or unlucky. In fact I would say the people in those times were a notch below today's generation. They were very naive , were hardly knowing anything about global affairs , history, technology, culture , empowerment , true history and identity of the nation etc. They had blind belief in Judiciary , Congress party etc. The people were weak and subjugated by the world. Today India stands loud and proud , strong and powerful , respected and revered all over the world.
@@royalrumble1448 nahi re sach hai.
India in G20 , BRICS , G7 ( informal ), India in Australia group , Weissenar Group , surgical strikes , air strikes , almost no terror attacks , good law and order , improved infrastructure , 600 million smart phone users , only 25% poverty , Indian culture gaining worldwide acceptance , Indians ruling Silicon valley , 5th largest nominal gdp , 3rd largest economy in PPP terms , digitisation in transactions , Google pay , Social empowerment , Legalisation of LGBT , very strong defence and military , only major successful democracy in Asia , Indians getting Emmy award , Oscar award , International Yoga day , urbanisation , most popular and powerful democratically elected leader Narendra Modi , reduction in corruption , cultural nationalism at its peak , almost dead Congress and left parties.
140 crore vaccinations , excellent Covid management
And much , much more. ..
TN sir did not betray us, but perhaps he was a pioneer. His love for software engineering and maths couldn't not be compared what we guys have in 2022. I'm happy that he had the desire to travel lengths and breaths of this country, by taking camera and tape recorder, which for 1967 would be most progressive thought; definitely unheard to a common man in the south. (from the place where he came)
Where's TN now?
@@harrydsouza286stroke, cancer apparently.
unlikely in India, or even on earth 😓
In 60s India was known for poverty and snake charmers. The reputation and respect the west has for India is only due to the smart people like TN who went abroad. In global world it's important. He has helped India in his own way.
No he only prepared for the interview that's it !!!
@@TejuDeputyforlife how can u be sure ? May be he was a dreamer back then ? Even if he is not, he said those words just for the charm of it , who are we to judge him ? Why are we holding grudge agsinst a man for something he said in his early 20s , some 50 yrs back? He didnt betray anyone. He didnt waste his life. He contributed to the world as he can.
I too being a senior citizen speak with a British accent.. I am totally inspired by the Bengali gentleman.. He too could have immigrated like menezes OR haldipur.. Or TN Subu..i salute the Bengali guy and find Nayana adorable..thank you young man. ..for your amazing video.. Your hard work shines through 🎉
This video is indeed a "Real Gold"
Nice story telling, Hats off brother!
As a very unproductive Bengali and a proud Indian,I was teary eyed by the end,thank you for this exhilarating experience and moral boost,thank you.😊
me too
be productive, please man, you being rich is India being rich
@@aksheygupta6237 He speaks from himself btw, not our whole community
@@dukethotnessA man speaking for himself is subconsciously representing the ideals he wishes to see in his nation. In a way he's speaking for the community. But ofc opinions are subjective. And man prefers himself over others coz "nije na bhalo thakle onno ke bhalo rakha jabe na".
@@aksheygupta6237 In other words, 'you being a crook is India being a crook.'
Watched it twice ... amazing narration
... the 67 generation is 25 years elder to me and the current generation is 25 years younger than me..
Can see the transformation happening in front of my eyes .. literally..
The ability to look beyond self has diminished drastically..
What a fantastic narrative you have created, Ashish! Judging by your voice, you seem like a very young man but your views and ideas are something I completely identify with being born a year after the original video was created. Having been privileged to have led a diverse and successful life myself, I wish I could narrate my story in such a loquacious manner as you have. Keep up the good work, young man!
I was a classmate of TN and in a Thermodynamics class being taught by Prof. Achutan, he asked what would happen to the Second Law of Thermodynamics if time travelled in negative direction? The Prof had no answer to that.
Well many ppl say that second law is the reason time travels in positive direction but on the contrary many ppl also say that time travelling in positive direction makes the second law to occur in our universe… wht do u think?
@@wasoncethr7565 Yeah I too thought like that for years.. but then later I realized that its because of entropy the time is moving in forward direction...
@@samueljoseph7 i think this might be true 2nd law is a statistical law… it might break in extreme conditions
@Devil the true prophet hmm.. That's also possible
I'm from TN 😂😂
I'm sorry to say but in case of TN and others, the passion and love for maths can be infinitely bigger than the love for a country. I mean Maths is the language of the universe. Who wouldn't want to discover it? and also there is nothing wrong with people who love india and are passionate about it.
" Math is the language of God " - Sir Issac Newton
Who wouldn't want to discover it?😄
But wouldn't be a better duo to love maths and the country simultaneously and equally.
You see like - intersection of two sets.
@@adarshkumar7238 well those two sets are mutually exclusive
@@jasonjonathandavidpathripa7474 this was most stupid analogy I have came through in near future
Mathematics and India always grew together
There is no mathematics without India
@@adarshkumar7238chill and laugh it off
Wow bro, 25 mins well spent.
I am not an IIT-ian, but I too have been struggling with the same dilemma. This video doesn't help with anything in that matter, but does help paint a picture of what's happening in reality.
All you r doing is wasting your time & money
@@Nickel287 maybe
@@Nickel287 spenditure of time and money is subjective. For you it maybe a waste.
@@Nickel287 if he has he can give to needy creators nothing to worry!
@@Nickel287It's his choice. He's paying. What's yours problem?
This kind of content is something one cannot get in today's time. I loved every bit of it. From articulation to flow to information delivery. I really hope more people come up with videos like these. Kept me engaged for the whole 25 min. Great work! Soar high.
Lol.. I studied in Victor Menezes Convention Center for 5 and half years, doing research at my structural engineering lab. Today I finally know who Victor Menezes actually is! Now I can die in peace 😅
Great research! Total respect.
@@jigsaw2281 wtf is wrong with you man? Was kalam a Pakistani as well to you people
@@jigsaw2281 lol. I'm a Pakistani. I watched the previous and this video and really starting to appreciate the views and intellectuals of Indians then I don't know why landed on your comment. Sara mood kharab kar diya :|
@@jigsaw2281 I know two types of Indians, one who has reached Mars and another one who failed to develop common sense and you belong to the letter.
@@jigsaw2281 You're a failure of our education system bro, I feel sorry for you
@@jigsaw2281 I'm Indian too and it's sad to see blind hatred like this is holding my country back. Hope you learn empathy someday.
I am a professor of Media Communication and this video is going to be shown in my next class to the Gen Z...Appreciating your work!
I am 75years old! Thanks for showing GEN-Xers! My Generation people!
This is possibly one of the best videos I have watched. This is what true storytelling and being a content creator is all about. It was so heartwarming to watch and hear 20 year olds back then and where they are now. I do resonate with your comment on us wanting very different things in school and changing course over time. I wanted to go into administrative services and serve my country but gave on that dream to move out and live a capitalistic life. But I also know people back home working very hard to contribute to economy & society, which makes me proud and somehow wonder if I gave up on my dream too quickly. Thank you so much for this gem of a video!
Dude absolutely thrilled to watch this, I am in my 20s and still don't know whether the path that I have taken will walk on the same path or not after 5 years, so how can we judge that 20-year-old guy who talked about India so beautifully, his whole demeanour was absolutely truthful each and every word spoken was meant to be, there must be any reason why he couldn't pursue what he said, bit hurt, but happy that he made the country proud.
TN was a classmate at MEA Higher Sec School at Lodhi Road, N Delhi.
A great orator back then and I joined IIT Madras however.
Nice to see this old clip.
Nearly 20 of us got into IITs thru the perhaps first competitive JEE then.
Warm memories of the 68 class of IITians of MEA origin
How are you doing sir
How are you doing sir?
I would really like to hear from you as I am preparing for JEE. Hopefully, will get a seat next year !
Good to see your comment sir
how are you now sir?
TN through his research has contributed to the common pool of human knowledge, which I feel is no less a service than what others have done, staying in India or abroad. We often look for concrete, immediate actions and solutions. We forget that it is ideas which drive humanity forward in the long run, which last millennia and make us who we are: Homo Sapiens, the thinking beings
It's probably patented in us, hence, it would have no benefit for india.
Anyway that man lived there a long time, that means no tax contribution to india
You are very right. The only sad thing is that, one cannot do 'good for all humanity' sitting in India. They have to go to countries which provide them opportunities for doing that- for contributing to the common pool of human knowledge, and of course, bringing credit and prosperity to themselves (and that benefactor nation) after that. Why, there's hardly any Indian in the recent past who has earned the Nobel Prize working in India (in the technical categories) .
@@shubhamjoshi2411 Most academic research is not patented, I don't know if in this particular case it is patented or not.
@@suptiparnapaul2996 Yes, I hope institution builders in India create a more conducive environment for academics and thinkers in India, so that they don't have to leave India to pursue their work in the future
Love this insight! SO true
This video is definitely one of my favourite! I love how you didn't just give information about them but actually turned this into an interactive and an eye-opening discussion. It's what the youth needs, a touch of our past, the ambitions of the youth of newly Independent India and their ambitions. Tells you that if you're truly passionate about your beliefs and how you want your country to be, you can be the change yourself! I never thought I could watch a video with such keen interest but there's something about relating to our past, the ideas and aspirations that just keeps me hooked!
As of now I'm 17 and see my India at a very great level in upcoming years, Sucess to me is to serve my country on ground level, uplift the people who're deprived from basic amenities, uplift the people who are still today discriminated, uplift the people who gets exploited daily by powerful people
All the very best kid... I'm 23 nd together we'll make it a better place ❣️ nd stop using 'uplift' word everywhere..jst kidding 😉
same here. I am 16 too and I would do all I can to make India a better place
@@india_dekho will do this together
To the voice behind the video :
Idk if you'll read this or not but thank you for this beautiful masterpiece..this video was shot in the '60s when I was not even on this planet..but Thankyou f
or bringing this to the audience.
Idk what the future of India will look like but all I can assure is INDIA IN PIXELS is worth deserving a million subscribers.
This makes me feel sad about the Indian audience for not praising the real talent, so much research goes into coming up with this masterpiece.
Nevertheless, they have contributed more than to this country now it's time for our generation to learn from the past and give all to the present for a bright future.
THANKYOU🌻
The video was shot in the 60s, not the 90s. 90s ≠ 1900-2000
@@zertxer_zertxer oh yes!
Thanks for the correction😊👍🏻
This video especially the last part brought tears to my eyes. I made a decision to move back to India from US and help our country. I joined a non-profit and currently I’m working in a tribal area of Gujarat, helping people to shift towards climate smart agriculture and improve their income simultaneously while improving their soil and environment. Things have been so hard and being an only openly gay man in an organisation in rural gujarat is not a best combo. It has been disheartening to me to see what laws are being made in our country when it comes to LGBTQ and I’ve been reconsidering moving back to another country in 1-2 years so I can live my truth freely. I’ve been beating myself up over not helping India and being selfish, leaving all these people behind while I have so much to offer. Your take on T. Subramanyam helped me forgive myself for wanting to have same human rights and think for myself.. “kuch majburi hi rahi hogi”, your video made it clear to me what I’ve been trying to understand. I am going to stop now, I don’t know why I’m getting so emotional over this. I hope you read this comment someday and realise how big of change you’ve made in my life 🤍
Please don't give up on your dream
@Kartik: As a 37 year old Indian woman and a non-binary person myself living in Europe where I can express my sexuality freely I completely understand you. At the same time, my primary identity is that of a political science researcher and I visit India every year for multiple months to collect data and write about science and tech policies. Often times, I feel that I need to go back permanently and contribute to policymaking full-fledgedly. But then the same fears that you have expressed hold me back too. I am gently surprised and also very heartened seeing the comment section. Social media today is a space for diatribe but then the space that this video provides shows the contrary can also be true.
More power to you and even as a small unit of this country I'll try my best to make our country better for people like you who are courageous to show this world who truly you're rather than hiding your own identity and mistreating your own self . You're an inspiration mate ☺️
Stop being emotional fool...ppl here will eat you...you were good in states...
Of all the places why you had to choose Gujarat. One of the most regressive society in India. A state which even wants to control food habits of people around them.
Will be turning 21 in few days, such a great time when I saw this video. Motivates me to do more for the country and think less about what the country can do for me. Alot of my friends plan to move abroad after graduation, maybe for the sake of security or for a better living. They can't come up with a solid reason when I ask them. I have planned to stay back. I want to see this country grow tremendously in the coming years. Wanna contribute to it too.
Thanks for the beautiful video. Loved your storytelling and editing skills.
21:55 He might have genuinely believed in what he said, but with time his ambitions might have changed. As a child we all wanted to be so many things. But then the reality of life sets in.
Agreed
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Yep now i have only one goal settle in life and support my family
As someone who left India to pursue graduate studies, I totally relate with TN Subramaniam.
He was probably a second year engineering student in that video. For someone who has actually been through engineering due to their love for it, that is when the fun part of engineering starts to kick in. You want to learn more and everything else just seems like a distraction. The swing in opinions is massive for some. The idealism is still there but is kind of overlayed by some amount of practicality and looking at your purpose as much more than just 'I want to fix all the problems of this country some day'. I am sure TN still had that dream while he was in the US and wished to come back one day. But it is always feels too soon and too little to return with for some reason.
Hopefully others relate with him on the same lines.
Love of maths not engineering
@@downgradeddiogenes8378 It dosent matter frnd... love is love
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@@downgradeddiogenes8378 Well my father enrolled in civil engineering because of his love for maths. It doesn't matter tho atleast his choice of subject was relevant to the branch he selected
@@downgradeddiogenes8378 similar.
I loved math then i loved engineering now i love coding.
Now i think i love whatever i start learning its temporary
At 20:33, he is certainly clear about himself.
He knows who he is from the inside and what do people think about him. Also he knows that he's entitled to his opinions.
Even the new opinions that change with time.
But the fact of the matter is that he has inspired a lot of people through this words through his interview. I would still draw inspiration/ motivation from the 20 year old T.N.Subbu's words.
And goes without saying - proud of the others who made it big!
Thanks for putting efforts to create this video.
I'm glad you realized that we don't have any right to judge the 20 year old TN. I mean just because he followed a different path doesn't mean he wasn't honest about what he said in the interview. Being a 20 year old myself, I don't know how many times my dreams have changed or what I would be doing in the future. Everybody's priorities change with time ,some things stay in the corner of our hearts while others take the lead. I personally believe that he was genuine when he said he wanted to explore the country with a pen, paper and a camera but well whatever happens happens for a reason. I hope he had a meaningful life and is proud of how far we've come as a country.
I was so passionate about Politics, Public life, bringing change in the political systems etc when I was 20. Now I am 33, I am living a realistic life Married, aged parents, 9 to 6 job tensed about job security and want to run away from the same politics which I was really wanted to pursue at one point.
Its real, change happens.
Got any kids?
19:16 The only guy i was waiting for and to be very honest even i felt getting betrayed. I never ever got this emotional just watching an unknown person who i never met or was not knowing even existed just few weeks before. But i think the reason is the message . Rest all other did well for which we are happy because we came with 0 hopes,19:09 but just for this specific person we were expecting more. When we raise our expectation there's only 2 things left either satisfaction or great regret. He might have his own personal problem or wanted to contribute in other field which he might have thought being in India would not what his true potential is that's why he went to the USA or any other reason, we can't just judge by one thing.
In conclusion: Even though he didnt reached the expectations we were expecting but still just by that 20 T. N. words, he has encouraged and inspired many people (one of which is me myself) . Its not about result rather than impact and i guess thats what he wanted to , he would be proud of this if he come to know so many got inspired by his words.
Last but the most important thank you so much IIP for this video , i can't even describe how much i really wanted this video. Thank you so so much
couldn't have said it better :) I think you echo what most of us are thinking
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@@iip I just realized i got into writing about my thoughts on T.N sir so much that i didn't wrote much about the video. The edits, the voiceover, research for this approx. 25 min video is just top notch, even though it was 25 min long it felt like 7-8 min as it was so engaging. Keep doing this great stuff. Very much appreciated
As they say “ Hazaro khwaishein aisi ki har khwaish pe dum nikale, Bahut Nikale mere arman magar phir bhi kam nikale”
I totally agree, it's about the impact he brought in this world and not just a particular thing he wanted to do.
I don't have any issues with current Mr. TN . But I can say his 1967 version inspired me to the core. And we don't know what led to the change of his actions. I would like to tell a simple real life recent scenario: This year in June, a new employee joined in my team. I haven't seen anyone so passionate about working and learning. His words and actions were inspiring as a new joinee and even inspired some existing team members. He displayed all this in his initial one month of work. He asked questions, delivered on time and engaged in every activity. Then the main project deadlines approached and workload and stress started increasing. Suddenly he stopped responding and even his work was looking messy. After two weeks, he left the company. He stayed for only 2 months. I was like what happened to him? Was initial version just a show? But later I found that his mother got hospitalized and he was highly mentally stressed. He was not able to focus so he decided to leave the company. I felt bad for my thinking. I learnt "Never conclude without hearing the other side of the story. And Never judge anyways." I hope these words helped you Aashish.
Edit: I watched the full video. I am glad you have the same opinion.
@@prem9501 it's ok to criticize them. The Tamils , Keralites hate India and prefer to be brown sepoys or do menial jobs abroad than work for India. In the Middle East , most Keralites do menial jobs.
I think it's fine to criticize.
But I also think they are right to hate India.
^
If you are shocked to read this I don't blame you.
But relax for a moment and think about the possibilities.
The experiences in your life shape your opinion of the world and those around you.
For some the country is the people and the people are the problem.
While for others the country is the heritage, the physical beauty, the terra, the flora and the fauna. They may love the country for one reason and hate it for another. It would not make them anti-national neither would it make them the hallmark of loyalty to the nation. But even if they weren't bent on setting examples of themselves for the country based on the degree of their allegiance, it wouldn't make them passive if hypothetically one day some foreign nation decides to attack us.
Some people want others to know how much of a deshbhakt they are while others want utmost anonymity for any contribution they do for themselves.
It is the beauty of having a diverse culture across the edges of this country, we are simultaneously influenced by Middle East and Sino Asian cultures from migration, wars and invasions in the past.
@@reconquistahinduism346 You might be a bigot. Choose your words carefully.
@@blingbling2841
Hating India is a crime for a normal mind. 99% Indians love India unconditionally.
In fact India haters are considered terrorists in India. There is nothing to hate India and more so , there is nothing to love other nations and culture at the expense of hating India.
@@reconquistahinduism346 it's not like that, there are many South Indian people who are serving in the army and they love this country as much as you. Being a ward of army personnel I got chance to interact people from different states of India and they all love India in the same way you do.
Aarsh sent me here!
I must say, big shout out to the creator of this video. I mean the efforts to colourise, find sources and analyse every bit. I'm totally impressed. I love this YT channel and this is one of the best videos ever ❤❤
I felt betraying my own choices and dreams. But, this video made me realize that even if my path is different now, the goal has not changed, and I have not betrayed or belittled my aim.
Thanks for an amazing video. This video came out when I really needed to listen to it.
I am Thrilled after watching this! I resonated with all of their thoughts in the previous video.
When I think about the future, I see India which has fulfilled its own needs. I see people taking steps to build an everlasting infrastructure. I think the experiment is still going on! It is gradual progress! We have come so far we have a long way to go. As a citizen, I wish to serve this country in my best capacity.
Thank you for both of these Videos! My belief in India just got strengthened watching this!
Dunu Roy Sir is a gem of a person.. although my son is only 4 years old.. I would have liked him to have a mentor in Dunu Sir who could inspire him to have his feet on the ground yet have an intelect soaring high in the sky. Coudos to you for being gifted with a similar kind of mindset (like that of Dunu Sir) Ashrish Sir and for making astounding videos that enlighten those who watch it.
Shailesh Gandhi sir and dunno roy sir are real heros , they have now provoked a thought in me as how i have to live my life, how can i do things that will lift my country❤ salute to these great people who walked by their talk..❤❤❤
I'm really speechless. You're amazing 👏. The research you have done for this video is beyond my imagination. Please keep posting the great content like this. This video have really added value to my life. Thank you so much for your efforts ☺️
Without having TN's opinion, it is difficult to judge as to why he did not participate in this experiment, coz, we werent there. Great followup video. TN - where ever u are, hope u are doing ok.
Who is TN sir
@@Love-dz1um 😂😂😂😂 r u even Indian?
@@aashiqsofficial just tell him..
@@Love-dz1um he is just a normal indian citizen who participated in the I am 20 video years ago when India turned 20 after independence, his inspirational words motivated many viewers
As someone with the surname Menezes, with absolutely no relation to the wise legend in this video, Mr. Victor Menezes.. my only motivation in life now, is aspiring to become just like him.. witty, smart and trying to achieve my dream in ways that I am unable to as an expected straight path. Like he couldn't serve his country as an IAS officer, but he did quite a lot for Indians residing outside the country, in a manner, a sense of help and aid/maybe hope for Indians who are unaware of how to start life outside India? I may be wrong about what I said, but looking at his conviction and way of life, it does talk levels
My surname is Menezes too! No relation with this legendary person either 😄
Goosebumps, teary-eyed and a heavy throat ... looking back at India that is so open, so free and it is nothing but a sheer nostalgic reminiscence of the past!!
exactly same feeling here also
Now population 💣💥explosion
teary eyed? overdramatic
Exactly
@@wethepeople6869 different people have different sensitivity... Don't judge them dude ..not cool..
Thank you so much for this video! It’s very well done! I hope to see more content from you, and thank you for making the original documentary reach a whole new audience
This is why Victor Menezes was my favourite in the first video. He is brutally honest about his ambitions.
A lot of people are talking about the last guy, but it was not surprising to me. If you see someone speaking like a politician or preacher (in his own words!) you can only assume that he would have a great career as a motivational speaker or a politician, nothing else. By all means, get motivated by his words but don't take it as a prophecy.
I think ur too quick to draw such conclusions, most often than not being optimistic of people with such great passion is the right decision. Look at the indian delegates to un conducted high school debates during the 1950s.
@@kishorbhat743 Please don't put your words into my mouth. I know it is hard to read emotion over text but I can assure you that I am not angry. My comment was a response to those who were feeling betrayed by him.
@@yubrajbhoi1986 sorry..I was in some other thoughts. Deleted now
Yeah bro he is also my favourite, i found him very insprational and from 1st video i thought that he is like my past but after knowing his status and position in society he far of my reaching.
When I realised the water in my eyes, I just wanted to type a "thank you note". I couldn't expect that a already-so sensible video at its very end would IN ONE STATEMENT explain the meaning of a free nation, my free India. Though Am not 20, I'm a part of our country's youth. And as you said sir, our success as citizens, irrespective where we settle, defines the success of our country. How more can a person relate to his/her/their country, if not this way.
Love ❤️,
Meenal
One logical reason in support of TN sir's decision to leave India for USA: It is clear that he was interested in mathematics. Unfortunately, even today, India is nowhere near to the West(China is also catching up with the west) in quality of research happening in the fields of Mathematics and Physics. In last 75 years, we have won zero Fields Medal(It can called the Nobel Prize of Maths) and zero Nobel Prize in Physics. It is mainly because of lack of funding. Now, you can imagine the situation in 1960s. It is not a question of Patriotism but it is a question of utilising your potential to the fullest. I'm in my 20s. My thinking is very similar to 20 year old TN sir. I'm also an IIT(not IITB though) graduate who loves maths(not comparing myself to the great man 🙏. Just giving data to make this comment more meaningful). I would have also made the same decision even today. But, I'm hopeful that 20 year old TN sir in 2050 would not have to make the same decision.
Even Ramanujan wouldn't have been recognised if he didn't leave India to work with the best in UK which helped him realise his potential.
@@musicon4602 That was around 80 years ago
Agreed, but these prizes doesn't mean we haven't done any research or not. It is not good indicator.Many reaserch's even though successful take years for recognition and some have significance decades later..Just to quash that we don't do enough research based on prizes is not proper.
@@musicon4602 80 YEARS AGO DUDE-
Indians take much pride when indians such as Satya nadela, Sundar pichai, etc. become CEOs of big companies but don't realize that they had to leave India for those opportunities and they won't have achieved at such levels if they had stayed in India. Even they identify themselves as American and don't even have Indian citizenship lol.
Gives goosebumps with just the thought of watching up close people from 1967 ;feels like living real time; time travel
My definition of success for India is a hunger free , poverty free & happy nation. A nation with respect, harmony and brotherhood. A nation that cares for other creatures. A nation where all kinds of living beings live peacefully and happily together. ❤
& then you woke up . . .
okay 👍
@@x-plo-rer 🤣🤡
very idealistic. Not a bad thing though.
Same for me, but it's Akhand Bharat 😅
What a pleasant surprise ! I had watched the first part and I shared the video with my friends too. This curiosity, where are they now, was answered in this video. It is great to know what they are doing today.
In 1967, I was 5 years old. I was too young in 1967, but my memories of 1970s is very vivid. India has come a long long way from those days. We grew up those days with inspirational songs like "nanha munna raahi hoon desh ka sipaahi hoon". Today people like us are actually running the country. Personally I feel that I am among those who have contributed in making India a better place. With time, I have fallen more and more in love with India. I am a firm " saare jahaan se achcha Hindustan hamaara" kind of person. Thanks a lot for this "where are they today" video. I loved it. After posting this comment, I will watch the video again.
This video was really a sit back to learn that even such accurate and free decisions can turn out differently. Over the years India has written its story in a way that not everyone thought it would turn out to be ,maybe thats why at 20 some of the speakers free expression motivated me to not only know my country better but to know myself too. Thank you so much for sharing your research.
I can't believe you invested this much time, effort and most importantly love in tracing the journeys of these remarkable individuals. Even the big eyed beautiful girl had lived such a full life... chance nahi mila. So meaning in the context of our country's evolution.
The one who complained about his country, took a broom and started cleaning up. The one who planned optimistically to make India better, flew away to another country and never turned back.Both are great in their own ways. Don't be too disappointed. I don't think Subrahmanyam sir abandoned his country alone. I think that there's no one to tell his story. That's too sad.
The line "একটা স্বাধীনতা আছে, আর সেটা হলো মনের স্বাধীনতা" is so pure. And as you said I also think that he highlighted the importance of peace because Bengal was going through a massive political violence that time.
I went ahead and watched some of Dunu Roy's seminars and talks on UA-cam. He is a brilliant speaker with a crystal clear mind.
I'm just gonna appreciate you for typing that out. I dont understand it btw.
I felt like rabindranath tagore actually at that moment because I never heard of that lovely Bengali Accent from anyone.
You should encourage Bengali that's so Lovely Language.
LOLS, WHEN IS BENGAL NOT GOING THROUGH ANY OF ITS POLITICIAN PERPATRATED VIOLENCE !! THANKS TO ITS COMMIES AND ALL THE DERIVATIVES THEREOF! 😒 THAT IS BENGAL EVEN TODAY TURNING ITSELF INTO A RWANDA AT THE HANDS OF ITS MOST FAVOURITE POLITICIANS, LOL 😒
Bengals political violence is till on going very sad to see the political motivitaed violence post the elections
Thanks for making this and giving us a closure. You are awesome! ❤️
One of the finest documentaries on our country and people. I had seen the 1967 video yesterday and was wanting to know what happened to all of them in the video. What happened to their aspirations & here comes the answer. Every indian should watch this video.
Kudos to you for the research and a beautiful presentation.
I am a big fan now.
I learned a lot from this documentary...I am 17 yr old and my perspective for my future nation has got a new shape.....every person of my age should have to watch this documentary...
I never write comments on UA-cam. The content, background research, and your commentary is so good that it made me to reciprocate. Being a millennial, I can relate to everyone. Before being a citizen, everyone is always an individual..and the baggages each of us carries, changes rapidly in period of a year..leave alone 50 years. Clearly, at the time of shooting these interviews, these folks were some of the cream of India...so for me, what they have turned out to be is no surprise at all.
Victor Menzies was a kind of surprise and its a great success story; but he was ruthless in his 20s. It was the only urban female we saw in the form of Nayana, and I believe in next 20 years, thete will be so many Nayanas that will keep the ball rolling for India. At least I hoping it would turn out that way. TN in his 20s was very inspirational as his predictions and beliefs turned out to be so true; but we can't be judgemental with him in last 50 years. The gold is your line .. "I am software engineer but I am making UA-cam videos" this sums up everything as far as the bottomline is concerned. And thanks for including yourself and speaking the right words..this highlights you are priviledged to grow in a virtuous family. And by the way I missed about the pilot, he too would have some polar thoughts.
Keep up the good work.. all the best for future content.
Yes exactly!!
Aashris and team, I'm not even kidding. This is one of those videos that you watch and always remember for some or the other reason. I watched this months ago when it was released and some of the words from the video, especially from the last section, I can still recall and feel something.
More than the content I think it's your approach towards it that makes it so poignant. I love this video, to say the least
Thank you Drishti :)
@@iip gujrati bhi aati h aapko dude ur amazing
@@sohumtiwari4293 mujhe gujrati ahi aati HINDI and BENGALI aati hai but that dhristi looks almost same as hindi .. cant read the surname though
This is a video worth preserving in the national archives of India along with the original. Excellent work! It will inspire generations of Indians to dream, aspire and forge a great nation that shall be a beacon for the rest of the world. 🙏🏻
Your narrative is amazing. Such beautiful insights!! I throughly enjoyed this video. Having left India 10 years ago I kept feeling like I have betrayed India until I heard how you define success in a 1000 different ways. I am on my way to forgive myself for leaving India and find ways to give back to India and my new adoptive country. Thank you!!
I watched this and got many feelings. But the strongest of all was how the life changes, takes turns and how our thoughts shape our life & contributes to the society in larger picture.
Clearly one of the most powerful videos we saw till date.
Thanks 👍
Brother, thank you making this. You gave the story an ending, a much deserved ending.
Now it's our turn to write a new story. A new future for India.
Because "We are 20".
Such a captivating storytelling. One can't help but feel proud, be moved and reminisce about the India that they've never seen. Namaskar🙏
This series of two videos have the power to shake one's thoughts and doings about the nation as a whole and even one's own life. Marvelous!
Hi Ashris, These are undoubtedly some of my favorite videos from your channel. Victor Menezes' story got me right in the feels! But I do sympathize with TN Subramanianji. Often times academics end up in positions that may not afford a lot of impact. No matter how noble your thoughts, or intentions, you might never get the podium to make a change or influence people. This is not to discount the possibility that he might have influenced many young mathematics researchers, even some from India in his career as Professor. I choose to take solace and have faith that he did believe in exactly what he said back then, that it wasn't lip service. Case in point, your excellent video on the 20 Indians at 20 only got viewed widely 800 days later at a time you didn't expect. But in an alternative universe it might have been lost in youtube, an undiscovered gem. Love your channel and please keep up the amazing work.
You are right... We don't know what he saw, experienced, maybe family responsibilities, academic aspirations. ...you need some feelings or thoughts even for lip service or for getting excited about an idea while talking about it. This video has taught me not to judge as people evolve with time.
To me he seemed very sincere in his words and I am sure he didn't fake them. Most of us had dreamt so many things in our youth but life events would take us somewhere else. I somehow feel that he might have suffered tremendously because of his sensitive feelings. We simply don't know any of their personal lives. It happens to all of us. All our friends and us end up in places where we never would have dreamt.
Thanks for your efforts of compiling this wonderful video and your specific comments on choosing your own destination though you had different thoughts in your early 20s age. I too am an IITian from Kharagpur of 1970 batch. I have met Peter Menezes and worked with Aditya Kashyap at TISCO. When we graduated there was always a struggle to get decent jobs, but with IIT background it was slightly better. After graduation never ever dreamed to go for higher studies as five years of struggle to keep afloat and get a First Class was too much. But after nearly 7 years of itch I went to UK for Masters. Successfully completed the same and came back to India and joined Tata Steel. But the 7 year itch came back and I went to do the PhD in the same UK University with full family of wife and 2 sons of age of 5 years and 10 months. My life has been filled with the change of 7 years and I have worked at very senior positions in India and several countries outside India but finally have settled down in good old Kolkata. Just wanted to say that never planned for the future but always adopted to the changing circumstances. So lead a life that you cherish without well laid out plans.
Very kind words, Sir.
What did you do your PhD in Dr. Dutta?
Awesome story sir, its great to listen to various opinions from past and present generations
Really inspired from your journey sir. I've been a topper throughout school and college life, landing in IT giant and a coveted government job now, it's been five years since graduation but all seems too mundane nowadays. That itch has never settled.
Thinking of doing something better and so resonated with your journey. Thanks!
@@joyshaitan I am a Metallurgist so Sheffield University was my choice as during our time Sheffield was considered the best in Steel and Sheffield Cutlery was world famous. I did my PhD on High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel which is used extensively in all OIL and Gas Pipelines both under surface and water.
Loved it!
I felt a few things as follows:
1. English was engrained in people which has further carried on till 2023 and unfortunately, people value a Western language more important than their mother tongue.
2. Someone said, "Students waste 1-2 years in getting admission to their favourite colleges". Today, kids are ending their lives just because of excess pressure to excel in their studies. Eg. Kota
Conclusion: Things get carried forward. We need to revolutionize thoughts which is only possible by revamping the Vedic education system in India. WE NEED GURUKULAS BACK! WE NEED NALANDA BACK!
P.s: The last line was really inspiring:
It is a question of not what the country can do for you,
rather the question is what you can do for the country.
THE LAST LINE WAS FROM Abraham Lincoln , AND WE NEED MODERN EDUCATION !! WHICH IS REASONABLE AND LOGICAL !! BE IT VEDIC , OR WESTERN OR ANYTHING ELSE !! BIGGEST ISSUE WITH EDUCATION IS - IF THERE IS NO FLEXIBILITY AND ONE CANT QUESTION OLD THINGS AND BE BETTER VERSION OF IT .
English is valued cause English is a global language.I would like to ask u to get a job without knowing how to speak English which is impossible in the current scenario so i would suggest we do not value english it is merely our necessity to know how to speak English