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India 2017: Hyderabad

During our visit, Hyderabad was our home base. It's where Ambika grew up, and where some of her family still lives. I'm still trying to figure out why it isn't mentioned in any of our guide books, because it has SO MUCH to offer. Be sure to check out the short travelogue videos at the beginning!
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Here is Bala's office within Annapurna Studios.
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Here is Bala's office within Annapurna Studios.

  • Here is Bala's office within Annapurna Studios.
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  • Here, Bala is introducing us to some of his faculty before we take a tour of the studios and the film school.
  • On the set of the film studio. Homes like these are constructed for various movies. (Note Sarah's "patch" on her back--to keep the mosquitos at bay.)
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  • I loved this poster that was up at the film school! I need to bring this back to WWU! :)
  • Yes. Bala was often out, and always busy!
  • In the back lots of the film studio.
  • So, we got to watch this game show being filmed! Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures, so you'll have to take my word for it--it was crazy! The set, the music, the dancing. You can probably imagine...
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  • Introducing the Critical Education Academy, led by none other than Ambika and Lauren... :)
  • This was the founder of the film school. His daughter-in-law is now in charge (pictured in the next photo).
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  • Bala's condo building.
  • Lunch was served at Bala's condo after our studio/film school tour.
  • Ambika makes us some homemade chai.
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