Actor
Dev
Patel
has
turned
narrator
for
National
Geographic's
upcoming
two-part
series
titled
India
From
Above.
The
show
releasing
this
weekend
is
set
to
showcase
unique
stories
from
India,
to
commemorate
India's
74th
Independence
Day.
It
will
also
explore
India's
various
geographical,
cultural,
technological
and
historical
aspects.
According
to
reports,
India
From
Above
has
been
shot
over
one
year,
across
four
seasons
for
a
comprehensive
feel
of
India.
It
will
also
feature
big
events
across
the
country
like
the
Kumbh
Mela
and
also
the
large
solar
power
plant
in
Tamil
Nadu
through
an
aerial
view.
"In
an
age
when
India
has
the
technology
to
launch
missions
into
space,
the
series
also
highlights
how
the
nation
is
careful
to
preserve
the
unique
techniques
pioneered
in
its
rich
heritage,"
the
press
release
says.
Anuradha
Aggarwal,
Head,
Infotainment,
English,
and
Kids,
Star
India
said
in
a
statement,
"With
India
from
Above,
we
are
all
set
to
unveil
some
never-before-seen
visuals
of
our
country
using
cutting-edge
aerial
cinematography.
The
unique
view
of
India
is
sure
to
swell
the
hearts
of
our
countrymen
with
Immense
pride
this
Independence
Day."
The
two-part
series
is
reportedly
a
joint
initiative
by
National
Geographic
UK
and
Line
Production.
Narrated
by
Dev
Patel,
India
From
Above
will
premiere
on
August
14
and
August
15,
on
the
National
Geographic
channel.
Meanwhile,
The
Emmy
Award-winner
Dev
Patel
will
be
seen
next
in
The
Green
Knight,
a
historical
drama
directed
by
David
Lowery.