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He's not from India and he's not Indian he's African-American

funny. he's not an Indian.

Born in New Delhi, eh? New Delhi, Mississippi?

Is this film available online? I really want to see it!

Is it possible to buy a DVD or Blu-ray of this film? I've seen it a couple of times on PBS, and it is wonderful; I'd love to have a copy to watch whenever I want. Thank you for your research and for telling this remarkable story so very well.

I was raised listening to his music & like it. Have a signed picture my mother received from him at one of the shows she saw him at. I cherish this picture of him as it reminds me of my mother.

Who gets to invent themselves? Answer: all of us ... some better than others! More recently a similar story of Raj Morani (fake Indian ... Black American) who scammed a bunch of people, including former Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty. (I knew Raj when he lived in Santa Barbara .... If you're still alive, Raj, give me a call!)

I never heard of this guy before.

He should be referred to and celebrated by his correct name, John Roland Redd.

50s America - no wonder he pretended he was from India, let's face it, Sammy Davis Jnr was headlining in Vegas then - and having to room in an out-of-town boarding house because as a black man he wasn't allowed in any of Vegas's posh hotels! Doesn't say much for brotherly love, does it?

he wasn't from India.....he was african american from the u.s.a.

cough.....cultural appropriation.......cough......

hE WAS NOT iNDIAN...HE WAS A LIGHT AFRICAN AMERICA..

I understand why he did what he did, but as an Indian, I still see it as cultural appropriation.

My mom took me to see him when I was a young kid in LA during the late 70s. It was truly as if I had witnessed musician play from another world. His abilities were boundless. At the time, Korla Pandit was into Wurlitzer theater organs with added orchestral percussion (which were mounted on the wall of the small venue at which we attended). He would say uplifting spiritual messages to the "congregation" after each selection (the venue did have a church-like atmosphere). My mom was absolutely swooning which I had never seen her do before. She got his autograph on an album afterward and was elated. It was like no other experience I'd ever had before nor since.

A musical genius... He also knew how to work a camera.

Where can I watch the documentary?

And he was black

This guy was a genius for sure.

What a phony!

I just watched Korla on my local PBS station. Wish I had learned about him a long time ago.

He's from St. Louis

Very talented and fascinating to watch. Interesting back story...

I loved him then and I love him now! He was a gifted artist and his music was beautiful.

What town in Mo is he from ? Thank You.

The idea that LIBERACE stole anything from KORLA is absurd ... Korla came first, yes ... he played to the camera, yes. The director of The Liberace Show discouraged Lee from playing to the camera ... Lee refused. Did he see Korla do this ... perhaps. In fact ... Liberace PERFECTED this technique. Liberace NEVER mistakenly made "eye contact" with the "wrong" camera ... Korla did. The idea that Korla should use the "silent treatment" ... was a BIG MISTAKE. It suggested he was "mysterious", yes, but the audience could not feel they "knew him" the way Liberace's fans did. Half of Liberace's appeal was the habit of SPEAKING to the audience via the camera. Liberace's SHOWMANSHIP and CHARISMA was more pronounced, and played VERY WELL on camera. Liberace's repertoire was more varied, and he was able to deliver a wider range of emotions, each episode, as a result. He played with a serious face when the music called for it, and he bounced on the bench with a BIG SMILE when the music called for it too ! Liberace was FAMOUS for a reason ... he was authentic. He played his GAME ... HIS way. These two unique individuals cannot be COMPARED ...

Korla was HUGE in his day. Catchy tunes talented performer. Great act. Loved by everyone.

I met him. I was able to have an album autographed by him in 1986.

Wow! Interesting story!

I determinately want to know when this comes out.