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Shot on 8mm film in 1946, this vintage footage captures a bustling street scene in Bombay, India. The sun-drenched street is lined with modest shops and multi-story buildings, where people in traditional attire walk, carry goods, and interact. A man pushes a handcart through the crowd, while others stroll or stand in groups. The film exhibits natural grain, slight color fading, and the characteristic vignette of home movie footage, offering a candid glimpse into everyday life in mid-20th century India.
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