Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage footage captures a bustling riverside ghat in Calcutta, India. A crowd of people in traditional attire gathers on stone steps leading to the water, with some boarding or disembarking small wooden boats. The scene unfolds under bright daylight, showcasing multi-story buildings with balconies lining the riverbank. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and surface scratches, offering an authentic slice of mid-century Indian life. This archival clip is ideal for historical documentaries, cultural studies, or nostalgic content about 1960s India.
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