Reel

New Nizam

New Nizam
Clip: 425846_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1760
Original Film: 040-034-05
HD: N/A
Location: Hyderabad, India
Timecode: 00:11:13 - 00:11:41

"The Kingdom of Hyderabad, India, gets a new Nizam. He's Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Bahadur, successor to his late grandfather. His yearly take-home pay: 275 thousand dollars! His wife, Princess Esra Birgen, was a Turkish student in London when they were married, 8 years ago. Panning MS Nizam of Hyderabad NAWAB MIR BARKAT ALI KHAN BAHADUR and Princess ESRA BIRGEN entering royal hall. MS - Nizam Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Bahadur assuming throne, stepping onto platform with sword, waving to royal subjects. TLS - Muslim men in crowd. MS - Princess Esra Birgen sitting on throne beside elderly man wearing uniform marked by medals. TLS - Nizam of Hyderabad receiving subjects on throne. CU - Beautiful Princess Esra Birgen. Side view CU - Nizam.