The Delhi Way

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The Delhi Way
Directed by James Ivory
Written byJames Ivory
Produced byJames Ivory
Narrated by Leo Genn
CinematographyJames Ivory
Edited byJames Ivory
Music by Ustad Vilayat Khan
Ustad Shantaprasad
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Delhi Way is a 1964 documentary about Delhi produced, written, photographed and directed by James Ivory. It is narrated by Leo Genn.

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