The REAL Streets of Shantaram

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The Shantaram TV show wasn't filmed in India! So I went to Mumbai to show you the actual locations from Gregory David Robert's book Shantaram. How are you enjoying the Shantaram TV show?
If you've read the book, you're also going to notice that the location names in the TV show have been changed. The locations in the book are real places where the author Gregory David Roberts spent time. I highly recommend you read the Shantaram novel if you enjoyed the TV show.
"The original intention was to shoot Shantaram in its settings of Australia and India. In late 2019, the production moved to Bhopal, which was to be used for scenes set in Mumbai. Here they made use of areas that had changed little since the 1980s, including the famous Chowk Bazar, and also constructed a set to depict the shantytown where Lin Ford first settled in the city. The arrival of Covid suspended filming in February 2020, but even before this, the production was plagued with difficulties, with Hunnam particularly badly affected:
“Filming in India, I really learnt what it means to be fighting for your life for about five weeks,” he told Foxtel News. “I got a bacterial stomach thing and a significant lung infection and conjunctivitis in both eyes. Then I got an ear infection, then I got strep throat, then I got bitten by a mosquito and got dengue fever. I’m just glad that I pulled through.”" from "Where was Shantaram filmed?" by CN Traveller www.cntraveller.com/article/w....
Gregory David Roberts explains "How Much of the Book is Real?" on his channel • Shantaram Question - H... .
If you want to visit the actual locations, see blog.karlrock.com/the-real-lo....
Shantaram is available on Apple TV+ • Shantaram - Official T... .
00:00 Shantaram isn't filmed in India!
00:32 Apple changed location names too
00:47 Lin stayed here (India Guest House)
01:11 Where Karla & Lin met (The Colaba Causeway)
01:42 The infamous Leopold's Cafe aka Reynaldo's Cafe
02:45 Where the Police held Lin (Colaba Police Station)
03:14 Has Apple done a good job adapting Shantaram?
03:41 Where Karla & Lin walked (Gateway to Radio Club Hotel)
04:09 A smuggler's dock (Sassoon Dock)
04:25 The slum Lin lived in (Cuffe Parade Slum)
05:21 Where Lin went for blessings (Haji Ali)
06:54 Where Lin romanced Karla (Air India building)
07:03 Is Shantaram a true story?
07:28 Did you like the TV show?
Extra broll by Bhargava Marripati, Danilo Riba, and Rahul Gautam via Pexels.
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@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Update 07/02/2024: David Gregory Roberts shared this video and said “Amazing” on his Instagram. I’m so happy ☺️ How are you enjoying the Shantaram TV show? Come to India and visit these locations for yourself, Google Maps locations: blog.karlrock.com/the-real-locations-of-shantaram/

@NotGodDragon Жыл бұрын

@alifiyasheikh2071 Жыл бұрын

When are you going to upload the Aurangabad vlog?

@callmehayman Жыл бұрын

I love your vids

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

@@alifiyasheikh2071 Not sure Bro, I have tons of content to get out first.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

@@callmehayman Thanks!

@nomadhabit Жыл бұрын

Shantaram is a legendary book! when I was reading it, I'd have everything right before my eyes and I never been to the north of India, only the south, this guy could for sure light up ones imagination...you are legend too for showing us insights of India!!

@delhidebb1749 Жыл бұрын

Only it wasn't imaginary, it was real! It happened and I'm now missing prabu again just by thinking of the book.

@nightrider12soul Жыл бұрын

Whay they did not show Kolaba and Leopold,the authentic places.

@bernardofitzpatrick5403 Жыл бұрын

I miss India so much. Love the book….read it in India .

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Come soon ❤️

@bernardofitzpatrick5403 Жыл бұрын

@@KarlRock hope in November or December 👏😁

@BlessedBeTheFroot Жыл бұрын

I read the book about 10 years ago and loved it. It gave me such an appreciation of India and the overarching theme of redemption pulls me in to the story.

@ItsJager Жыл бұрын

I read Shantaram 14 years ago during my first trip to India. The book was one of those Indian bootlegs, that luckily had all the pages, given to me by an Indian guy I met in Manali with absolute insistence that I must read the book.

@AlxnderNZ Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea for a video Karl thank you! And I didn't even know they finally filmed something!

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Yeah, everyone gave up on the movie/tv idea cause it dragged on for years. But now it’s here.

@RexWaldron Жыл бұрын

I also found Shantaram totally absorbing. It is particularly interesting for a westerner who has personal ties to India because so many of the impressions he felt, about the magic of India I know and feel too. I haven't watched the Apple TV version - I generally find film and TV adaptations disappointing. I can't imagine that they have captured the true spirit of India if it wasn't filmed there. Glad that you shared your thoughts on the book Karl!🙏🕉

@christinamaldonado9513 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen the show or read the book, but now I want to check it out! And I would love to visit India some day. Thanks again for showing the real beauty of India! ❤❤

@harrycallahan6623 Жыл бұрын

I backpacked in Mumbai in 2007. Stayed at Colaba for a week. Loved the vibe. Keema Pao at Olympia, Kebabs at Bade Miyan, Beer at Gokul, Beef Bhuna at Baghdadi. Best part of my India trip.

@user-fy8vg6hn8r Ай бұрын

Oh well had great times at Gokul bar 😂,it’s right behind the Taj hotel on Tullock road

@Holeysocks464 5 ай бұрын

My wife and I went overland to India in 1973/74 from the UK, by hitchhiking then buses and trains from Istanbul through Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the all over India and Nepal. The book does a fantastic job at describing the sites and particularly the Indian people. Bombay Madras and Calcutta were very rough places in those days but we were always able to squeak out of any iffy situations. Shantaram is certainly one of our favourite books and the series was interesting, too bad it was cancelled. We went back to India for several months in 2010, big changes. Great memories thanks to Shantaram and videos like this. Thank you!

@randysenase4008 3 ай бұрын

So your the one to ask the TV show I believe to be fairly accurate I guarantee it's a good portrait of the time that the story took place

@my98thaccount Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video Karl. I’ve never been to India but I’ve read Shantaram and The Mountain Shadow at least 5 times each so it’s fascinating to see the actual places. Hope to visit one day soon.

@jessemaxi Жыл бұрын

Definitely my favourite book, I read during a very hard time and it got me through. Life is short and an incredible adventure

@jk484 Жыл бұрын

The first two episodes were filmed in India in late 2019/early 2020, as you mention in the description. There were problems with the script/showrunner, so they shut down in February 2020, then Covid happened. Over a year later they picked up again, in Thailand like you mentioned. The first season covers 1/3 of the book, so hopefully as they continue they'll be able to shoot in India again.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I didn’t know the first two episodes where shot in India. Good know.

@thinkpictures5074 Жыл бұрын

I doubt , the Location is in Thailand. The Karachi chase sequence in Ms Marvel was shot at the same location , they managed to tweak it with the help of Art direction.

@nightrider12soul Жыл бұрын

And why they did not film in Kolaba and show the Leopold that still exist.

@shezad6829 8 ай бұрын

The book is Bombay, all I can say .. the series not even close to it , I mean the Charlie was great as linbaba, it was not the cast nor the story it was the directorial issue in the TV series

@ANTieT Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! I have been listening to the (43 hour) audiobook over the past few weeks (I have about 9 hours left) and it is fascinating to see the actual area and places! I’m holding off on the show until I finish the book.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

43 hours!!! My gosh. The TV show isn’t as good, but that’s how it usually is

@JamRock_Jr. Жыл бұрын

@@KarlRock where can I get the tv show I wanna watch it ? Any recommendations please ?

@kindofanmol Жыл бұрын

@@JamRock_Jr. AppleTV+

@dean7680 Жыл бұрын

I read Shantaram in 2007 or 08 in Shimla under heavy snowfall. Im watching now in Aizawl. Lots of nostalgia.

@tractorandfarmingvlogs8931 Жыл бұрын

I read this book when I was studying in Australia and believe me I have never been so addicted to any other book this much.

@atupe Жыл бұрын

My favourite book till date. My father gave me the book and he was given the book by his business customer who happens to be a foreigner. We all love this book so much.

@peteck007 Жыл бұрын

Read "A fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry

@atupe Жыл бұрын

@@peteck007 I'll check it out thanks

@nunyabizness9216 Жыл бұрын

We love you Karl!!!

@dineshkuldeep6227 Жыл бұрын

Gay?

@kunalshriwas4374 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great video, not just the subject matter but also the way it was edited - loved it, probably my fav Karl video in a while!

@ThePJExperience Жыл бұрын

A real , in-depth & Well Timed Review . It was the First Book/novel I picked up & never put down without finishing the story.

@HairyMalik Жыл бұрын

Such a good insight into the "real" Shaantaram, great video bro! 🤩

@delhidebb1749 Жыл бұрын

My favourite book of all time. You experience every emotion from complete happiness to complete sadness.

@pekocide1357 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to shantaram. Its such an amazing show, can't wait for the next episodes!

@walkingin6375 9 ай бұрын

So great to see this, thanks a lot for the vid. I love the book and have gone through it twice. It's made an impact on my life, and I highly recommend it to anyone I meet. Didn't even know there was a show until I saw your vid. I'll have to check it out.

@samratchattopadhyay3057 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video Karl. Read Shantaram many years ago... going to re-read it again. 👍🏻

@algixx1941 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl, I really appreciate the location tour.

@Sandyism Жыл бұрын

Hey Carl I read the book back in 2012 totally agree with you if you know Mumbai well enough you can relate to the book even better. Thanks

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Totally right. I hope this video help encourage people to visit Mumbai too.

@eyewaves... Жыл бұрын

Thank God you went to India Karl - you are changing my perspectives about the country and the places there...

@stephaniehumphries Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karl for sharing this video. I hope you enjoyed your visit with CJSCAMS she was so excited that she was meeting up with her. I hope you two really enjoyed yourselves. I have to read that book even though I’m like you I’m not a reader lol. Again thankyou so much for sharing this video so informative 🥰💖

@Captain._Phil Жыл бұрын

Haven't read the book as yet, only started watching the series as I like the main actor. Looks interesting so far, would be great to see the locations in real life..

@mariandujsik3893 5 ай бұрын

I loved them both; the book and the tv show!

@cecilia-ol5zw Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It is such a pleasure to see those locations disbribled in this awesome book. It is a real masterpiece. The book has great power. I am in love with Bombay because of it.

@TheCommonLink Жыл бұрын

Nicely narrated, gonna look more into this. Thanks

@koalamullet Жыл бұрын

I read Shantaram on my first 3 month trip through India on an Enfield Bullet in 2005, and completely fell for it, and India. Shantaram is a masterpiece in storytelling. Despite losing a lot of the story's nuances, the series so far has been wonderful.

@huggy-Bear Жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea for a video.. loved the book but had no idea there was a TV show!

@avi2125 Жыл бұрын

Your narration is sublime! Keep it up

@inderjeetsingh1685 Жыл бұрын

I read the book but your take is still very informative

@hermetum Жыл бұрын

Love the book and love your channel - perfect combination. धन्यवाद 🙏🏻

@ThoseHappyDays Жыл бұрын

Just watched the series and loved it. Been to Leopolds etc years ago and your description is spot on. Will be trying out the other one you mention. As for the book, it blew my mind haha and I too don’t read much 😊

@marinabassi3767 Жыл бұрын

Thank kou sooo much for this video Karl. Shantaram is one of my favourite books ever, I re-read it regularly and always find new wonders in it. I am so glad to finally be able to see most of all of these important places in the book, really बहुत बहुत अच्छा ! I didn't like the TV show though, too different from the book.

@cliffordcoxoutandabout.409 2 ай бұрын

Loved the book and enjoyed the series. Gutted that there isn’t going to be a second series.

@93atri Жыл бұрын

Awesome Interesting Vlog !! Want more of these Types of Videos !!

@Jordy120 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl. I'll be getting the novel. The TV show will come later. Cheers mate and have a great weekend.

@arunandcamera Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for bringing this into light.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro. I think people will enjoy to see the real locations, and then even come to India to visit them

@magnumopus_india Жыл бұрын

Thank for uploading this video sir... very informative I would say...and Yes loving the series so far...✅✅👍👍❤️❤️📓📓🎞️🎞️📸📸

@morningnoonannight109 Жыл бұрын

I read his book 10 yrs ago, Equisitely written book. One of the reasons I subscribe to this channel.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AbrahamPanicker Жыл бұрын

Wow Karl..This short documentary was so nicely made !!..Looks like you had a reincarnation after your return !! All good wishes from someone whose career started in Bombay in the late 80s.

@vickeysharma1622 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos about Indian village and culture.

@SwarupKumarKar Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back in India

@darlenejones-nelson813 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got to watch this video! Looks beautiful. I'll have to get that book soon. Watching on your channel here.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the book Darlene

@claytonlester1872 Жыл бұрын

I bet even the movie was never filmed in Shantaram

@tek1645 Жыл бұрын

Most movies never are shot at their intended location. Like most of the time you see a movie based in America, it's most likely shot in Canada. Many more examples too

@alrightdave6135 Жыл бұрын

Thailand and Australia

@lowspeak Жыл бұрын

I bet you didn't even watch Karl's video.

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Yeap. They weren't even going to shot in Mumbai either, they had setup a set in Bhopal. So even shooting in India, they don't shoot near the original locations of the book. I guess it's much cheaper and easier that way. But knowing these places are real, I wanted to show the real locations from the book.

@claytonlester1872 Жыл бұрын

@@lowspeak i know about the filming earlier.....took a random guess before watching and i was right

@Ajeet_Bharadwaj Жыл бұрын

Bro just loved the video, truly one of a kind please keep doing more such videos, could start with jungle book , or any book by Ruskin bond

@poisongirlpoison 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for showing these locations! ❤ it's my favorite book, and i'm currently watching the series. I like it, but i do miss some of the locations that the book mentiones ofthen, like the Gateway of India.

@KICK839 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely watch it... Probably will read the book afterwards

@stewartfooter3580 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding karl well done my friend

@bobbysingh5470 13 күн бұрын

I just completed reading "Shantaram" yesterday and man, I have been researching like anything if the whole story is true or not. Thanks for this video and the link of his video in your description. Also, I too was astounded after reading that whole "Arthur Road Jail" chapters. That is something I, too, can never forget. And I liked the book, liked it very much. I dont think I'll ever watch the show and even if i did i know i won't like it.

@vasudave8979 Жыл бұрын

The way you described every single thing 🫡🫡

@brianthomason5022 Жыл бұрын

I just finished the season finale and I have absolutely loved the series despite its terrible rating on everything.. like absolutely loved it I'm also glad that I've watched the show before the book because everyone knows a book cannot be compared to a movie or show the books always better.. so maybe I haven't spoiled the story in it because the show just got me interested enough into it to want to pick up the book

@qualqui Жыл бұрын

So much enjoyed Karl Ji, that I'm looking forward to buying Gregory David Robert's book, obviously books are better than tv or movies based on books, so COOL of you to show us an interesting part of Mumbai. As for you recommending the book, "from somebody who doesn't read much", well, how can you?!!😂Making so many fun and interesting videos, offering us Hindi lessons and scamming scammers! Thanks for sharing, 👍 and greetings 👋for Manisha Ji and you! JaiHind! 🤩

@andyhemus2964 Жыл бұрын

Got introduced to Shantaram on the beach in Benaulim, Goa. Loved it and have reread it many times. The tv adaptation does a half decent job of the retelling the story. Have spent many months in different parts of India and love the place. Funny coincidence, I now live in NZ, having moved there from the UK eight years ago. Our second trip to India, we made sure to visit Leopolds, and yep tourist trap, but hey you can't blame them.

@MrDonkeyKIng77 Жыл бұрын

Greatly enjoyed

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@CJ_SCAMS Жыл бұрын

I definitely need to read that book now!

@Jedi_Judo19 3 ай бұрын

Awesome to see that the book is real. I'm only in chapter 15.

@VALLARTAREALTORFH Жыл бұрын

Big Fan your videos always cheer me up

@Userxyz728 Жыл бұрын

Love from India 💝

@GlobetrotterGary Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the book, never saw the film and interesting vid!

@abhijitmishra5243 Жыл бұрын

A book is always, always better. No matter what.... It really doesn't matter whether they have made the show good enough or not, because these kind of shows or any show for that matter, can never do justice to the actual book. This is not to say that the show is bad. I am just trying to convey that what a masterpiece Mr Gregory David Roberts have truly written! It's just evergreen. And yes karl bhai, that book is a real page turner! 🙂

@romeldias Жыл бұрын

Loved that you did this! As a Bombay native...I was horrified to see what they did...including the rubbish they have passed off as lingo from India!

@JamRock_Jr. Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this Karl. Really really lived it. This video really made me change my view and some things even about yourself brotha. May I know is there is a movie sequence made of Shantaram?

@uebermupf Жыл бұрын

I loved the book and I enjoyed the TV show so far. I try to see movies as only inspired by the book - that way you are not always looking for errors but enjoy whatever they added.

@ChamindaHewamana Жыл бұрын

I have read the book and visited some of the places. I love Mubai just because I had read Shantaram.

@najuparker4726 Жыл бұрын

I read the book Shantaram My best read so far I cud relate to the story Cos iv been to india And stayed in Colaba I want to read it again after seeing this video Love from South Africa

@sharajackson2129 Жыл бұрын

I love the book and have warmed to Apple+ t.v series. I think the series captures the main characters quite well.

@MyPlanetMyDuty Жыл бұрын

You are true ambassador of India...

@Bibbi-ey8jh Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@charlie6751 Жыл бұрын

I lived a similar life to shantaram in colaba over a ten year period even beatings at the colaba police station by the chief inspector as I ran a business there unfortunately I got hooked on heroin with my Indian friends but I loved living there it's very hard to describe daily life there in Mumbai unless youve actually experienced it its like living in a non stop crazy circus with strange things happening Evey day the place change my life I bought a new motorcycle there too to get around the city it was fabulous but it eventually got confiscated by colaba Police, police in colaba are so corrupt and arrogant they are very hard to deal with but I wouldn't change my experiences there for the world India teaches you so much about life the good the bad and the ugly but eventually you have to leave for your own good as the place can destroy you. Ji Hind !!!

@callmehayman Жыл бұрын

Love your vids

@lautreamontg Жыл бұрын

I love this physical tour of a famous book location video! I'd love to see one of "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth or "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I haven't read those two books, but I'll have a look at them now

@rohitanand14 Жыл бұрын

Great to have you back. Feels awful to think of your exile. Like the vanvaas of Ram, even worse as your Sita ji want with you.

@AngelaCarson Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh I've stopped halfway because I've forgotten lots of details of the book and the series isn't to that point yet haha Coming back after the series ends ;-) (but LOVE THIS!! The slow-mo video makes for very nice documentary style with your VO)

@no.9961 8 ай бұрын

I'm scared to watch it as I don't want to destroy the pictures in my mind ... thanks for doing this video👍👍

@no.9961 8 ай бұрын

I found a bollywood on youtube with Lin as an extra sat at a table with a lady ... ive never been able to find it again!

@SamRichardson1990 Жыл бұрын

Well Somebody is Back.

@daosilver Жыл бұрын

I read his book in 2009, right after visiting India. Shantaram TV show is good as well. I was waiting for it for so many years! At that time, the main actor was to be Johnny Depp but Charlie is good as well.

@agrophile2095 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karl! 😇

@Sweetcharity007 Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of it, so I'll check out the book.

@economicsofgeography3095 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to India

@pixelface581 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video it was great, what camera is it you use?

@nightcrawleroriginal Жыл бұрын

Nice to see your wife with you KR, thanks for the Shantaram tour, well made. :)

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate

@kaiitmosby3034 Жыл бұрын

This makes me laugh cause so many people I know worked on this series, the issues in India were with the showrunner. Who was fired after Apple and Paramount watched the first few episodes that were filmed there. They were also almost kicked out of Thailand as well due to covid, this show had SO SO many issues and Hunnam wasn't the only one who got sick a lot of the crew were ill as well and many refused to go back on the show when it started up again in Melbourne. In total the first season shot for almost 3 years.

@theRk1300 Жыл бұрын

Always the book brother, always the book....

@noiamspartacus8965 Жыл бұрын

Was in Leopolds for a meal and Taj for breakfast just before leaving India. Back in Oz, news of the shootings and siege were on TV. If we stayed a couple more days it might have been a very different ending. I read the book much later but having stayed in the same area I have to say the excellent book seemed a good account of the place and the character.

@adurpandya2742 Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for you to make this lol

@gameone7717 Жыл бұрын

1 day Karl India story book 📖😁❤️

@parkash9999 Жыл бұрын

Nice video.

@andrewp1034 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl! Was just there in March. There's a really great Shantaram Tour with the real Prabakars nephew! You should check it out!

@KarlRock Жыл бұрын

Ow, that's cool! I spent a few days finding all these locations on my own, it was fun.

@andrewp1034 Жыл бұрын

Karl I know you’re a very busy person, but I was thinking about moving to Mumbai in the next couple of years and would love to ask you some questions if you had sometime? Thanks!

@MaryAnnSweetAngel Жыл бұрын

I have lived in mumbai all my life for 29 years lol and i don't recognise any of the locations because i never travel to south Mumbai haha. I only travel if i have to for work or if my friends want to go but i don't have friends anymore 🙃. I need to thank my dad's uncle for giving my dad his appartment because i would not survive in slums.