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Wild, Wild West: Little Rann of Kutch and Velavadar

On the western edge of India, two astonishing landscapes exist, the Little Rann of Kutch and the rolling grasslands of Velavadar, that teem with the most magnificent creatures
A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Shatabdi Chakrabarti
Updated   July 29, 2025
A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Shatabdi Chakrabarti
Updated   July 29, 2025
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On the western edge of India, two astonishing landscapes exist, the Little Rann of Kutch and the rolling grasslands of Velavadar, that teem with the most magnificent creatures
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Shatabdi Chakrabarti

Shatabdi Chakrabarti

is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and writer, with over a decade's experience of working on stories of change. She works with organisations like WWF-India, RG Sustain, Barcroft Studios.

Published Dec 17, 2020

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