Film

Thar: The Secret Lives of a Harsh Desert

The dry and deceptively empty Thar desert has an incredible story to tell – of spectacular diversity, unusual creatures, and exemplary survival strategies

Directed by Pradeep Hegde A Roundglass Sustain film

Updated August 21, 2025

Directed by Pradeep Hegde A Roundglass Sustain film

Updated August 21, 2025

4 min watch

The dry and deceptively empty Thar desert has an incredible story to tell – of spectacular diversity, unusual creatures, and exemplary survival strategies

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About the Authors

Pradeep Hegde

Pradeep Hegde

is a conservation filmmaker and a wildlife cameraman with a passion for solution-based storytelling. He also produces films and works in close collaboration with various on-ground conservation teams.

Sustain Team

Sustain Team

We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.

Published Jun 05, 2020