Trailer: The Modi Raj

Narendra Modi’s decade-long tenure as India’s Prime Minister reflects a complex duality between rapid economic modernization and a controversial shift toward Hindu nationalism. Under his leadership, India’s economy has doubled in size, positioning the nation as a burgeoning global superpower reminiscent of 19th-century America. However, this growth coincides with a "dangerous streak of authoritarianism" and the erosion of secular democracy, exemplified by the high-profile consecration of the Ayodhya temple. Insights from those close to him, such as Indian-American oncologist Bharat Barai, reveal a leader who was a simple man with a single suitcase yet possessed an uncompromising ambition for the "lead role" since childhood. As Modi seeks another five years in power, the central challenge remains whether he can continue to balance a pro-growth agenda with a chauvinistic dogma that leaves religious minorities in a state of persistent fear.