Princess Astrid Arrives at the Taj Palace... | Up Close

In this unforgettable and deeply emotional episode of Hotel India, we go "Up Close" to witness the dual realities of Mumbai’s legendary Taj Mahal Palace. The evening begins with high-stakes glamour as Hollywood icon Sharon Stone commands a star-studded, seven-star charity auction, pushing Chef Oberoi and his army of 250 chefs to absolute perfection. But the mood shifts profoundly as the hotel prepares for a state visit from Princess Astrid of Belgium, arriving to commemorate the tragic night in 2008 when terrorists infiltrated the palace. Hear the harrowing, first-hand accounts from staff and long-time guests who survived the smoke, gunfire, and explosions. Discover the incredible, heroic bravery of the hotel staff who risked everything to guide hundreds of trapped guests through narrow corridors to safety ➔ Subscribe to the channel:    / @upcloseitvs   Watch More Documentaries Rails, Roads & Runways -    / @railsroadsrunwaysitvs   Emergencies Up Close -    / @emergenciesupcloseitvs   Blueprint -    / @blueprintitvs   Our History -    / @ourhistory   True Lives -    / @truelivesitvs   Our World -    / @ourworld   Our Stories -    / @ourstories   Taste -    / @tasteitvs   Get Cooking -    / @getcookingitvs   Crime Up Close -    / @crimeupcloseitvs   Content distributed by ITV Studios. #UpClose #hotelindia #ITV