What happened to India's snake charmers? BBC News
Many in India now regard snake charming as an offensive stereotype that's out of place in a modern nation. But what happened to the charmers themselves once the ancient tradition was banned?
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I don't know why people from the west think of snake charmers when they think of India. I'm nearly 26 and I've seen one only once in my entire lifetime. It's not too common here
@SM-ly5tf
5 жыл бұрын
It depends on which part of india you are from. I my area they are really common. I practically see atleast one everyday when I go out to college or whatever
@rahullaldinani
4 жыл бұрын
@@SM-ly5tf Your name clearly says where are you from . I got you
@SM-ly5tf
4 жыл бұрын
@@rahullaldinani Nagapatinum TN
BBC will now start employing Snake charmers in their studio :D
I live in India but I haven't seen snake charmer yet. That's funny how little things in india are made big issue by media
@SulavBakchi
8 жыл бұрын
+Amandeep Bhullar HAha same here....
@PKBitchGirl
7 жыл бұрын
I saw one snake charmer when I was in Kerala back in 2009
@MM-br3gt
4 жыл бұрын
@La Vie En Rose we want to know about other people and other things and other cultures thats why we kind of move to other countries and to learn something new and to improve our country's soft power and that also indians are smart and hard working people if you hire a indian in your business or company than he will work hard to make the business or company the best and competitive amongs other companies or organization or business
@claudeyaz
3 жыл бұрын
Yeh they mutilate the snakes
@pranavgandhar4604
3 жыл бұрын
western media saw more snake charmers in india than indians😂😂😂 i am struggling for single one
why BBC not making documentaries on our technology, Mars mission and IT strength ?? neither they tell the world that British had to rely on India for launching there satellites. www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33473694
Namaste London. Hit like if you get it😂.
@jirachi-wishmaker9242
4 жыл бұрын
Ooooof🔥🔥🔥🔥
Are you serious? You western people are just jealous of our developments. First of all, There are EXTREMELY rare snake charmers in India, which are only in the rural areas, second, this video is trying to represent only the rural and undeveloped regions of our country. As being an Indian, I am extremely offended by this, and probably this video should be removed.
@neetujain1532
6 жыл бұрын
See India in details by karolina goswami to see another side of india
@MinesAGuinness
4 ай бұрын
They literally begin in a city, with several Government officials, busy streets filled with vehicles, and a reference to the computer industry. The story isn't about snake charming, but about the people that once did so, and still exist, whether you like it or not. What you should actually be offended by is that the government of this state has failed to provide for the impoverished communities which have lost their livelihoods so that you can feel good about your image. How in this day and age can the Indian Govt still fail to even give its own citizens identity papers and the right to attend school?
Most of the snakes from India had gone to their country in 1947, Speaking of gone your reputation is also gone from this country as well.
@bihone4750
5 жыл бұрын
Vivek Kumar Giri LMAO
@ItsTerryTime
3 жыл бұрын
Nai bolo.
We haven't seen any snake charmers since the snakes left India in 1947.
love my snake charmers... India is rich in every aspect ... culturally... philosophically ... and now growing back as a economic power house
May be Zee News or Times Now go to UK and show their brothel culture
@rudrasingh883
2 жыл бұрын
WITCH HUNTING TOO
@amazonfirehd3455
Жыл бұрын
No pissdrinkers will be allowed in good luck terrorist INDIA
Does anyone think of India as "a nation of snake charmers"? Because, as an American, when j think of India I think pollution, Taj Mahal, and technology.
@EagleZtoTheGrave
8 жыл бұрын
+Ionlymadethistoleavecoments I think curry...
@ahmh8411
8 жыл бұрын
and bollywood ridiculous dances.
@gaurav9396
8 жыл бұрын
+JoninhoFIFA I think of you people when I think of trash on the streets
@jide5342
8 жыл бұрын
Gaurav J who is you people??
@ahmh8411
8 жыл бұрын
***** Oaf, that is a bit harsh thing to say about any country.
How is this a negative stereotype? This is amazing.
@javakuppa3346
8 жыл бұрын
Middle class and rich Indians are desperate to be recognized as a modern country , and in this pursuit, they overlook the reality of many poor Indians, some of whom used to make a living as snake charmers......middle class urban Indians reject anything that portrays their country as poor or dirty ( which is a reality )... They are only proud of their soulless generic shopping malls and metro .....they reject authentic and traditional Indian imagery and traditions
@uTubeTops
8 жыл бұрын
Java Kuppa Stupid.
@jettasori
8 жыл бұрын
+Java Kuppa What you wrote is pure BS
@PKBitchGirl
7 жыл бұрын
The snakes are cruelly treated, their mouths are sewn shut, their venom glands crudely removed or their fangs are broken.
@sudiptaadhikary2044
6 жыл бұрын
Java Kuppa correct to an extent
Snake charmers are not common in India.
@SulavBakchi
8 жыл бұрын
+shereef muttam Yes even I did not seen it in real life!
The snakes have their teeth removed which is not just incredibly painful however they cant eat and starve to death. Just because its tradition doesn't make it right.
@baron8107
8 жыл бұрын
+W-James They're lethally venomous snakes. Why would you care for something that has no other use to Humans? They can feed it soft food.
@ionlymadethistoleavecoment1723
8 жыл бұрын
+Scowler you really think it's right to mistreat animals? Just because they aren't "useful" to humans
@w-james9277
8 жыл бұрын
glassowaterful Snakes use their teeth to not only to catch prey but also literally walk the prey through its mouth and down its throat.
@alexb1839
8 жыл бұрын
+Scowler They help maintain a balance in the local ecosystem by eating any excessive invasive species such as rodents, insects, lizards, etc.
@baron8107
8 жыл бұрын
Alex II And also a danger to Humans.
Dont worry, the snakes left in 1947 😁
Guys report this video by pressing the 3 dots on the extreme right. Being a Brit I am sorry 😔😔😔
why do they always attack on INDIA
the most amazing part was showing my university @ 2:40 sharda university
At least one village releases snakes without removing rangs or sewing their mouths
I see many people here who seem with the snake charmer Well, do you know how it feels if someone pulls your teeth with their hands. And someone force feed you and what not. Trapping someone just for the sake of your entertainment. And after sometime the snakes die due to poor health. Do think about it.
Why is snake charming banned where do they get the snakes from the village
Brits feel bad for inventing this stereotypoe, so they try to help the people affected by it, in turn propagating it. Genius!
Really love the man in turban.He will once again charm.Else his friend.
Bbc very minded and very educated boys of india unemployeer 6 year
This is sad, snake charming is losing its charm but it should be preserved.
foriegn media talk about snakes, but they not talk about 4g ,army, IT company's and developing India.
Love you my sanek india❤❤❤
+The Castelan I think you don't know that in India we have development centre of Top IT company of the world as well as there call centers.
the snakes in their government are against snake charming
Heard more people getting bite from cobra with out snake charmer to control snakes
Matt you are full of negativity. i appreciate you do care of them why dont you stay with him and help him until they come out of it they will teach you how to handle snake..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't find any negative stereotypes or offending thing in this...
There weren't anymore snakes left unfortunately :( Cuz they all left in 1947 ;-)
Why everyone is arguing over this? Can't India be a country of both: tradition and technology? I like snake charmers - I find them charming hahaha
Snake charming died in India after all the snakes left in 1947
@82566
8 ай бұрын
Why did they leave ? What happened in 1947 if I may ask ?
I am not surprised The topic BBC choosed snake charmmers 😂😂
BBC ALWAYS GIVE ME FACE PLAM.
correct nandini
I know snake charmer
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@amazonfirehd3455
Жыл бұрын
Sweet dreams stick it up yours
bbc dont even know they had been criticised by their own ex p.m and parliment members on showing one side news on brixit
Hate media
bbc is my foot
Well... now they are making documentary on India.... The real Daakus
your prime mister begging to sell the fighter planes to India..... small islanders.... Scottish peoples are far better than British peoples
@bap07754
8 жыл бұрын
take care of your poor homeless peoples in uk... United fuckdom..
Snake Charmers do the ultimate Cruelty to the poor snakes of India. Quite happy how we are finally able to enforce it.
don't u have anything to do ? bbc
Ekta Kapoor should bring actual snake charmers to Naagin show and pay them,rather than putting make up on actors to play been
@durontokingdom2955
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct 👍
Snake man now mouse man
This was totally fucked up. When I visited last year I was so disappointed
It's just in NORTH INDIA. NOT in SOUTH INDIA!!
@indrason6974
6 жыл бұрын
Rohan The ಮಂಗಳೂರು guy for fuck sake get your superiority complex out of this one south indian there are lot of snake charmes in south
@jirachi-wishmaker9242
4 жыл бұрын
Fuck north / south controversy Fuck BBC
grow up bbc stop being a teenager!!
Nice❤❤❤
Free Ireland and scotland
Snakes left in 1947 that buisness is over guys
India is 'No place for snakes'? But KD went there last summer....... Lol see even if I'm a KD fan I can let loose and have a good laugh at a joke
Utube,the cobra gypsies,
I'm sad for snakes , this comment may be my own opinion but then it's always an ongoing problem in our country , specially in areas too far away - snakes are more afraid of people than they are to be seen biting people with poisonous venoms , they are food to those who are good at hunting them and are simple living but not too poor people , just like dogs are even if laws are made , you can't tell if they hide or butcher their own many animals like dogs , some become strays, people like them are too long used to such practice.
I don't see anything wrong with the snake charming.
@justbinji7718
Жыл бұрын
It is wrong. The charmer sews the snake's mouth so it can't attack them. The "dancing" is a defence mechanism. Eventually, the snake dies of starvation since it can't open its mouth. The starvation process can take months. It's horrible.
You'd think they would've done something about SHITTING IN THE STREETS AND RIVERS first...
@frederiklauber-richter1110
8 жыл бұрын
+Scowler no that would be an *actual* problem concerning the people. governments as a rule only ever do something about empty issues without any meaning that scores them points inside their own government.
@baron8107
8 жыл бұрын
***** Yeah. It's not a government anymore. It's a Good Ol' Boys' Club, just like in the US (MAGA!).
@RohanRavindraNanthoor
6 жыл бұрын
Scowler It's just the North Indians though.we south indians aren't like them!
@desiqueen695
Жыл бұрын
We don't do that bruh
@desiqueen695
Жыл бұрын
@@RohanRavindraNanthoor we north indians don't do that either biharis up walas r east india which is poor
Ban ROWLATT BBC
Who wants to Ddos BBC? Go for it...
@SulavBakchi
8 жыл бұрын
+Psycopathic cuntstable of course I am capable with more than 1 Gbps!
@SulavBakchi
8 жыл бұрын
***** gimme your IP looser.
😂😂trp for western people western people are jeolous of asians chinese, this is what they want to see us they calked themselves as world media😂😂
West will find it very hard to understand India ...
When Indian Businessman Mr. Ratan Tata buy Jaguar Model car from British than they crying and talking India as a snakecharmar. Stop all nonsense.
@amazonfirehd3455
Жыл бұрын
Yes let's just focus on top qualities pissdrinkers scammers and TERRORIST India
good jeornalism
Government is doing a bad thing. It should not be promoted, but banning it will destroy a part of our culture & tradition😭
@vishwakumar7457
2 жыл бұрын
Then why don't you take care of them and feed in your home😂
@justbinji7718
Жыл бұрын
@@vishwakumar7457 Mot everyone is capable of taking a snake as a pet. It needs training and patience.
@justbinji7718
Жыл бұрын
But they should ban it. Chers usually sew the snake's mouth. Eventually, the snake dies of starvation. The starvation process can take months. It's horrible.
poop up*
Poor fellows... 😭
@amazonfirehd3455
Жыл бұрын
They don't have toilets so they drink their wee 😖😖👹
THIS FIRANGI CHANNEL ALWAYS TRY TO TARNISH THE IMAGE OF INDIA.
Who wants to Ddos BBC?
just came to here to dislike the video
BBC and the British in general are anti-Indian.
britishers are not more longer , royal tag is gone, 7 decades had gone , russia -us-china became superpower , but bbc is still high 😂😂on drugs
namaste landon
BBC , Al- Jazeera , the gaurdian -- 🖕🖕🖕🖕....this is from whole india for uh !!! Btw we love modi 🤪🤪jisse ap logo ki fatt jati hai
BBC try to get to know regarding Irula tribes of Tamil nadu. Who's snake catching talent is used for venom extraction for anti venom production. Which is supplied for the whole country. The issue which you have shown is a problem of a village not of whole country. Many of the snake charmers are engaged in different jobs and leading a good life. Don't blame on our system. My country is such a great country that we provide Rights not only to humans but to animals too. We believe every organism on this earth has the right to live.
@amazonfirehd3455
Жыл бұрын
How much piss did you down your system to come up with pointless comments GREATEST TERRORIST COUNTRY OF ALL TIMES 75 YEARS OF TERRORISM STILL ONGOIN