Our Shared Sacrifice: The Briefs – Khudadad Khan, VC

This AI-assisted educational video examines the extraordinary actions of Khudadad Khan, the first soldier from the British Indian Army to be awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. Through historically grounded narration and carefully constructed visual sequences, the video highlights his role during the Battle of Ypres in 1914 and situates his bravery within the broader context of the early Western Front, where soldiers from across the British Empire fought alongside Allied forces.
The video was researched, scripted, and assembled by Daniyal Elahi, who developed the narrative framework, historical sequencing, and educational intent of the piece. Harris Elahi provided supporting research assistance and contributed to the development and refinement of the visual and educational elements.
Artificial intelligence was used as a visualization tool to depict historical scenes where original footage does not exist. All content is grounded in established historical records, with AI employed solely to enhance accessibility and engagement for contemporary audiences, particularly youth.